FRONT PAGE NEWS:
- Dignitaries make whistle stop at South Cle Elum Depot – ( Carl Nelson Photo)
- The Palouse to Cascades Rail Trail seen as a model for nationwide trail expansion
- Moratorium on vape shop remains in effect following vote by council
- U.S. Coast Guard to honor Douglas A. Munro this Friday
- Roslyn City Council moves Master Plan Development forward to next stage
STATE & REGIONAL NEWS:
- Evacuations and road closures as Labor Mountain Fire escalates – (photo courtesy Northwest Incident Team 2), (Photo courtesy Christopher Kirsch), (photo courtesy of James McMillain)
- Drinking water affordability, a growing concern
- CE-R School Board focuses on broader student success measures – (photo courtesy of CERSD)
VOICES:
- Frankly Speaking: Farm-to-Soup Spoon
- LETTER: Freedom of speech under fire – Kathy Wyborski, Cle Elum
- Reminiscences: I’m nearly 100 years old and missing the good old days..…My computer laughs at me – it’s evil!..by Dan Sater
- LETTER: Appreciate Tribune columnist Dan Sater’s perspective – Gordon and Carolyn Jones, Cle Elum
- Secretary of State responds to DOJ letter for voter registration data
- WA settles with large, national property management company accused of charging military service members unfair housing fees
- Senator Murray applauds selection of Blue Origin in WA for $190 million contract to land science rover on South Pole of the Moon
- Who wants to end violence? With 5,595 + actions, campaign Nonviolence is working on it.
COMMUNITY:
- CALENDAR: What’s Happening, Senior Living, etc.
- Tribune Rewind… historic headlines and photos compiled by Kayla Snider
- Life jacket stations around Cle Elum Lake kept families safer on the water this summer – (photo courtesy of Cassie Gavin)
- Learn to grow wine grapes at home
- PNW Miner’s Rally and Outdoor Show is October 10-12
- Local Author Cal Barschaw’s Book Release Surviving the Hospital: Six Secrets Every Patient Should Know
- Improve your garden with fall leaves and landscape trimmings
- Of Salmon and Vultures by Jen Smith – (Jen Smith Photo)
- Celebrate National Public Lands Day by volunteering
- Upper County training tower takes shape at Station 76 – (Photo courtesy of Kittitas County Fire District 7
- Helicopter rescue near Lake Lillian ends safely thanks to prepared hiker – (photo courtesy of Joanna Dittemore)
- Early morning I-90 closure due to truck collision – (photo courtesy of Washington State Patrol District 6)
OBITUARIES:
- Bernice A. “Babs” Ballard, 1936-2025
- Jerri L. Hummel, 1937- 2025
- Kurt E. Lucke, – 2025
- Heather M. Neifert – 2025
- Vernon J. “Vern” Steiner – 2025
SCHOOL & SPORTS
- Friday night lights go out for Friday Harbor – (Dani Santa Photography)
- Cle Elum Cross Country Crossed Out
- CERHS Soccer is full steam ahead! – Jen Smith photo
- Athlete Spotlight on Theodore Brokema Cle Elum Roslyn High School
- Senior Mixed Bowling League September 17 Results
- Warrior volleyball battles at the net – (Lounette Grubb photo)
- Lady Wildcats capture first 14U Championship – (photo courtesy of Jessica Berry)
- Sun Country Ladies Golf Club still swinging in September – (photo courtesy of Sun Country Ladies Golf Club)
PLUS RECIPES, COMICS, PUZZLES, HOROSCOPE, CALENDAR AND MORE
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