DECEMBER 28 2023 HEADLINES – Northern Kittitas County Tribune

FRONT PAGE NEWS:

DNR to host public meetings for statewide recreation plan
Life Support and KITTCOM911 bring lifesaving technology to Kittitas County via PulsePoint, a 9-1-1 integrated mobile app
Secretary Hobbs announces launch of redesigned VoteWA voter portal
Kittitas County Fire District 7 to install new Fire Commissioner Jeff Myers on January 2

STATE & REGIONAL NEWS:

Have fun out there – and be safe (Photo courtesy of Kittitas County Search and Rescue)
UTC approves rail safety upgrades in Yakima County
Like the drummer in a band Brent Hals kept the beat as Mayor of Roslyn ( Carl Nelson Photo)
Holiday spirit rings at the new Liberty Bell Tower ( Photo courtesy of Paul Compaan)
Ecology seeks public comment on disposal of PFAS firefighting foam
‘First Day Hike’ January 1 at Easton Reload Sno-Park
Wolves pack Senior Center as topic of discussion ( Carl Nelson Photo) (Photo courtesy of WDFW)

VOICES:

Frankly Speaking: New Years party time – let’s MIX things up!
Reminiscences: I’m nearly 100 years old and missing the good old days.…My ongoing battle with cell phones by Dan Sater
Letter: Cheers! These kids show amazing initiative – Terry Cubbins
January 1 will see changes to minimum wage and more

COMMUNITY:

Cle Elum-Roslyn High School Students honored for going “Above and Beyond” (Photo courtesy of CERSD)
Kittitas County Youth Awards nominations now being accepted
CALENDAR: What’s Happening, Senior Living, etc.
Tribune Rewind… historic headlines and photos compiled by Kayla Snider
Calling all middle school students – Show your skills in the National Civics Bee
Guest Editorial: Six reasons why you should take your mental health seriously by Stan Popovich
Boost your mood with fragrant indoor plants ( Photo courtesy of MelindaMeyers.com)
Take a ‘Trib’ Around the World! A cruise to The Panama Canal
Photo Essay: Kids Christmas Party a delight at the Eagles Club ( Chloe Ferrone Photos)
Santa rides in to Roslyn on Christmas Eve ( Chloe Ferrone Photo)
Fun ways to spend the first day of the new year

OBITUARIES:

SPORTS & SCHOOL:

Student Spotlight on Kyle Weber Cle Elum-Roslyn High School
Athlete Spotlight on Madi Aper Easton School
Senior Mixed Bowling League December 20th results
Cle Elum-Roslyn High School Wrestlers place a Powerhouse Tourney ( Photo courtesy of Darren Mihelich)
Students vs. Staff in a battle of knowledge ( Photo courtesy of Kari Beyer)
Cle Elum-Roslyn High School Boys Basketball team takes on the Coupeville Wolves at Central Washington University