August 26, 2021 HEADLINES – Northern Kittitas County Tribune

FRONT PAGE NEWS:

John Cernick Jr. named 2021 King Coal – (photo)
Forest-wide fire restrictions expanded to include recreational shooting, Lawful hunting not restricted
An estimated 150 attendees at Monday’s Cle Elum Council meeting – (phot0)
IMPORTANT CHANGE: To the Tribune’s offer of 300 words to candidates in the November 2021 General Election

STATE & REGIONAL NEWS:

Statewide updated MASK ORDER went into effect Aug 23
‘Unmask the kids’ rally in Cle Elum last week – (photo)
Third does of COVID-19 vaccine recommended for certain immunocompromised individuals
A 101 lesson on Suncadia’s changes of ownership
Police Office Uren Retires – (photo)
Public Hearing Sept. 21 on proposed real estate excise tax increase
County now accepting Lodging Tax Grant applications for projects and events
State Parks Sept. 1 open house will address Bullfrog Property forest health
Traffic study underway throughout Cle Elum

VOICES:

LETTER: 47 North housing project – Kathy Wyborski – Cle Elum
LETTER: 47 degrees North major amendment – Deborah Parrish – Roslyn
LETTER: Building frenzy isn’t planning, it’s chaos –Kelley Mullins – Cle Elum
LETTER: We’re still here – Dan Sater – Cle Elum
State Superintendent outlines priorities, including uninterrupted in-person learning and safety
Frankly Speaking: Gad zukes! More zucchini? Are you SERIOUS?? – (photo)

COMMUNITY:

‘Quilts of Valor’ presented – (photos)
All new for the Kittitas County Fair: Buy online and skip the line!
BIRTHS: Brooks Mikel Michener – (photo)
Want to be in the Roslyn annual Coalminers Parade?
High Country Log Show preps for one, big day of events
FDA approves Pfizer vaccine and renames it – Comirnaty
League of Women Voters hosts “Cultivating Civic Conversations About Race”
USDA modernizes Thrifty Food Plan, updates SNAP benefit
CALENDAR: What’s Happening, Senior Living, Cle Elum Eagles #649
Tribune Rewind…
U.S. Supreme Court’s decision regarding LGBTQ rights
Howard Carlin Memorial Trailhead Park Project Continues – (photo)
Veterans health care bill signed into law – (photo)
Heritage Distilling Company’s newest product wins GOLD Medal at USA Spirits Ratings competition
Semi rollover near milepost 54 – (photo)
Register now for KEEN Mountaineers 2021-2022 year-long Teen Adventure Club
Classic cars, hot rods, motorcycles & more – (photos)