BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northern Kittitas County Tribune - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Northern Kittitas County Tribune X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nkctribune.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Northern Kittitas County Tribune REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T183000 DTSTAMP:20260917T232210Z CREATED:20260917T232210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T232210Z UID:10015708-1790875800-1790879400@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Community Prescribed Fire Update DESCRIPTION:The Nature Conservancy and Kittitas Fire Adapted Communities Coalition will host a community prescribed fire update from 5:30-6:30pm. Thursday\, Oct. 1\, at the Roslyn Yard\, 104 W Pennsylvania Ave\, Roslyn. \nWe invite the community to come:\n• Learn about upcoming prescribed burns in Upper Kittitas County (short\npresentation at 6 p.m.)\n• Get information on how to prepare for wildfire and smoke\n• Connect with your local fire department and other wildfire resilience experts \nWe hope attendees walk away with a better understanding of prescribed fire activities this Fall\, how they can engage in wildfire risk-reduction efforts\, and whom to contact with questions. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/community-prescribed-fire-update/ LOCATION:The Roslyn Yard\, 102 W. Pennsylvania Ave.\, Roslyn\, WA\, 98941\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Presentations, Seminars, Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nkctribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Prescribed-Fire-Update-10.1.26.jpg GEO:47.2227836;-120.9937726 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Roslyn Yard 102 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Roslyn WA 98941 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=102 W. Pennsylvania Ave.:geo:-120.9937726,47.2227836 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T140000 DTSTAMP:20260910T005930Z CREATED:20260910T005930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T005930Z UID:10015678-1789812000-1789826400@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Harvest with Friends\, a Fall Gardening Information Fair DESCRIPTION:HARVEST WITH FRIENDS \n\n\n\nEvent description:\n\n\n\nFall Gardening Information Fair :\nJoin the Friends of the Ellensburg Public Library to learn about fall and winter gardening and garden maintenance with information tables and presentations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing Community Partners: KC Master Gardeners\, Olmstead Gardeners\, KC Conservation District (Heritage Gardens)\, Kittitas Environmental Education Network (KEEN)\, Queens of Spades gardeners\, Ellensburg Public Library (adult resources & kids table)\, FISH (gleening)\, City of Ellensburg (Plant Smart water conservation & tree care)\, KC Solid Waste (composting)\, and Rodeo City Repair Café (tool maintenance)\, Friends of the Library (hosting). URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/harvest-with-friends-a-fall-gardening-information-fair/ LOCATION:Hal Holmes Center\, 201 Ruby St\, Ellensburg\, WA\, 98926\, United States CATEGORIES:Festivals, Parades & Fairs,Library & Book Events,Presentations, Seminars, Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nkctribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fall-gardening-festival1-1_optimized-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Ellensburg Public Library":MAILTO:Ellensburgfol@gmail.com GEO:46.9912088;-120.5446876 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hal Holmes Center 201 Ruby St Ellensburg WA 98926 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=201 Ruby St:geo:-120.5446876,46.9912088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T112000 DTSTAMP:20260519T183130Z CREATED:20260519T183130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T183130Z UID:10014485-1780048800-1780053600@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Together Through Their Eyes - First Series Walk and Learn DESCRIPTION:Roslyn Downtown Association presents: \nTogether Through Their Eyes \nFirst Series Walk and Learn \nFirst Walk: Educational Walk & Hatchery Tour to learn more about the Yakama Nation \nFeaturing Charlie Strom of the Yakama Nation. \nFriday\, May 29\, 2026\, 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. \nFREE ADMISSION – RSVP Required (tap the blue “Going” button above to reserve your spot(s)) \nMore Info & RSVP roslyndownton.org./hatchery2026 or email info@roslyndowntown.org \nSeries Note: “Together Through Their Eyes” – the Yakama Nation Series runs May – October\, featuring monthly opportunities at various locations in Upper County to learn about the Yakama Nation’s history and stories shared by individuals from the tribe. \nTurn at the stoplight under the I-90 Overpass; two-way traffic. Meet at the parking lot. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to gather and prepare for our walk and tour. \n  \nINTERACTIVE MAP & DIRECTIONS URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/together-through-their-eyes-first-series-walk-and-learn/ LOCATION:Yakama Nation Fisheries\, 800 Spring Chinook Way\, Cle Elum\, 98922\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Other Events,Presentations, Seminars, Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nkctribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Together-Through-Their-Eyes-2026_FLYER-1.png GEO:47.1874875;-120.9757943 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Yakama Nation Fisheries 800 Spring Chinook Way Cle Elum 98922 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=800 Spring Chinook Way:geo:-120.9757943,47.1874875 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T203317Z CREATED:20260429T203317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T203317Z UID:10014200-1777640400-1777654800@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Kittitas County Celebrating Law Day DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, May 1\, 2026\, Kittitas County Superior Court will host Kittitas County’s Inaugural Law Day. While this is Kittitas County Superior Court’s first time hosting an event in observance of Law Day\, the legal community has observed Law Day annually since 1958. Law Day’s purpose is to provide students and the public with the opportunity to learn about and interact with the legal system. \nKittitas County residents are invited to visit Kittitas County Superior Court on Friday\, May 1\, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for an afternoon of fun\, interactive programming. The afternoon will include a courthouse tour\, a mock trial presented by Central Washington University students\, and opportunities to ask local attorneys questions. Whether you are a student or an interested community member\, join us on Friday\, May 1\, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. as we celebrate Law Day. \nCelebrating Law Day Schedule: \n9:30 – 12:00 Superior Court Judges visit Kittitas County Schools & Universities \n1:00 – 1:30 Family Law Attorney Q & A at Kittitas County Courthouse\, Courtroom 201 \n1:30 – 1:45 Superior Court Tour\, starting at Commissioner’s Auditorium \n2:00 – 2:45 Criminal Attorney Q & A & Jury Trial Discussion in Courtroom 201 \n2:45 – 4:45 CWU Mock Trial presents State v. B.F. De La Porta & Poe Cameron\,  presided by Judge Herion in Courtroom 201 \n4:45 – 5:00 Final Comments \nAll events hosted after 1:00 p.m. will be located at Kittitas County Courthouse (205 W 5th Ave\, Ellensburg WA 98926) in the room indicated above URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/kittitas-county-celebrating-law-day/ LOCATION:Kittitas County Courthouse\, 205 E 5th\, Ellensburg\, WA\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Guided Tours & Walks,Open Houses,Other Events,Presentations, Seminars, Talks GEO:46.9965933;-120.5454247 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kittitas County Courthouse 205 E 5th Ellensburg WA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=205 E 5th:geo:-120.5454247,46.9965933 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T193000 DTSTAMP:20260325T161306Z CREATED:20260325T160556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T161306Z UID:10013855-1776191400-1776195000@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Roslyn Library Seed Exchange DESCRIPTION:Come and gain knowledge about seeds and proper techniques for seed gathering.  Bring seeds if you have them (optional) and get free seeds from others. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/rosyln-library-seed-exchange/ LOCATION:Roslyn Library\, 201 S First St\, Roslyn\, WA\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Library & Book Events,Presentations, Seminars, Talks ORGANIZER;CN="Kittitas County Master Gardeners":MAILTO:nan.doolittle@wsu.edu GEO:47.222532;-120.991353 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Roslyn Library 201 S First St Roslyn WA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=201 S First St:geo:-120.991353,47.222532 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T130000 DTSTAMP:20260325T161455Z CREATED:20260325T161455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T161455Z UID:10013856-1775563200-1775566800@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Become a Master Gardener DESCRIPTION:Come here our Extension County Coordinator describe the new format of Green School for Becoming a Master Gardener.  This is an informational free event. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/become-a-master-gardener/ LOCATION:Hal Holmes Center\, 209 N. Ruby\, Ellensburg\, 98926\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Library & Book Events,Presentations, Seminars, Talks,Volunteering ORGANIZER;CN="WSU Kittitas County Master Gardeners":MAILTO:nan.doolittle@wsu.edu GEO:46.9941292;-120.544846 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hal Holmes Center 209 N. Ruby Ellensburg 98926 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=209 N. Ruby:geo:-120.544846,46.9941292 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T183000 DTSTAMP:20260217T183918Z CREATED:20260217T183918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T183918Z UID:10013426-1772125200-1772130600@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Behind the Screen: Understanding Online Predators (Gore Groups) DESCRIPTION:Behind the Screen: Understanding Online Predators (Gore Groups) is a presentation for community members\, caregivers\, and parents on Thursday\, February 26\, 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Walter Strom Middle School in Cle Elum. There will be a free dinner from 5:00-5:30 p.m. followed by the presentation from 5:30-6:30 p.m. \nLearn how online predators and violent “gore groups” target youth through social media\, gaming\, and messaging apps from Dr. Elianna Carr\, CICA\, CLEA Crime & Intelligence Analyst. She will share current trends\, warning signs\, and practical tools to help families recognize risks and protect their children online. \nRSVP to Jessica Cranefield at:  jessica.cranefield@esd105.org  or call or text 509-941-7304. \nContent Advisory: This presentation discusses sensitive topics including online exploitation\, predatory behavior\, and exposure to violent online content. Not recommended for children. Childcare will be provided. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/behind-the-screen-understanding-online-predators-gore-groups/ LOCATION:Walter Strom Middle School\, WA\, 98922\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Presentations, Seminars, Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nkctribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Gore-Group-Presentation--scaled.png GEO:47.2548315;-120.8083774 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T140000 DTSTAMP:20260211T004010Z CREATED:20260211T003836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T004010Z UID:10013412-1771419600-1771423200@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Community Talk: "Surviving the Hospital" DESCRIPTION:This FREE workshop gives you practical tools\, that don’t require a medical degree to use and understand. Val Barschaw shares crucial tips learned as a patient advocate with 35 years navigating America’s healthcare system through her husband’s heart transplant journey.  “Bring a friend who’s facing surgery – this info could change everything.” URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/community-talk-surviving-the-hospital/ LOCATION:UKC Senior Center\, 719 E. 3rd St.\, Cle Elum\, WA\, 98922\, United States CATEGORIES:Health Events,Presentations, Seminars, Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nkctribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Hospital-Survival-Workshop-Flyer.pdf-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Upper Kittitas County Senior Center":MAILTO:centerdir23@gmail.com GEO:47.1949908;-120.923117 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UKC Senior Center 719 E. 3rd St. Cle Elum WA 98922 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=719 E. 3rd St.:geo:-120.923117,47.1949908 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T113000 DTSTAMP:20260108T212816Z CREATED:20260108T212816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T212816Z UID:10012999-1769853600-1769859000@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Speaker: Success with Fruit Trees DESCRIPTION:Free Event hosted by WSU Kittitas County Master Gardeners.  Tree Fruit Specialist\, Bernardita Sallato will speak at the Kittitas County Event Center Main Hall\, 901 E 7th Avenue\, Ellensburg\, WA on Saturday\, January 31 from 10:00 – 11:30.  Come and bring a friend! URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/speaker-success-with-fruit-trees/ LOCATION:Kittitas County Extension\, 901 E 7th Ave. Ste. 2\, Ellensburg\, WA\, 98926\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentations, Seminars, Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nkctribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Success-Fruit-Trees-b.png ORGANIZER;CN="WSU Kittitas County Master Gardeners":MAILTO:nan.doolittle@co.kittitas.wa.us GEO:46.999205;-120.534781 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kittitas County Extension 901 E 7th Ave. Ste. 2 Ellensburg WA 98926 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=901 E 7th Ave. Ste. 2:geo:-120.534781,46.999205 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T163000 DTSTAMP:20260106T220752Z CREATED:20251105T221137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220752Z UID:10012883-1766070000-1766075400@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Webinar - Paid Sick Leave: An Employer's Guide DESCRIPTION:Since January 1\, 2018\, employers in Washington State have been required to provide paid sick leave to their employees. Legislation passed in 2024 updated the definition of “family member” for whom a worker may use paid sick leave to provide care. It also expanded the circumstances under which paid sick leave can be used. These changes took effect on January 1\, 2025. \nPlease join us for a presentation about the rules and regulations dealing with Paid Sick Leave\, including accrual\, usage\, and carryover. \nWorkshops and Training web page and search for the webinar by its title in the “Event Title” drop-down menu. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/webinar-paid-sick-leave-an-employers-guide/2025-12-18/2/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T133000 DTSTAMP:20260106T220751Z CREATED:20251105T210947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220751Z UID:10012873-1766064600-1766064600@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Webinar - Equal Pay and Opportunities Act DESCRIPTION:This is an educational webinar to inform employers about the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act\, which prohibits gender pay discrimination and promotes fairness among workers by addressing business practices that contribute to income disparities between genders. \nThe webinar will be a 60-minute presentation by the Equal Pay Specialists from L&I’s Employment Standards program\, which includes the opportunity to ask questions during the presentation. \nWe will cover:\nAn overview of the law\nEmployee and job applicant’s protections under the law\nL&I’s enforcement and investigation process\nEmployer resources \nUpon registration\, you will receive additional information on how to access the webinar. We will also provide instructions on how to use Zoom at the beginning of the webinar. \nWorkshops and Training web page and search for the webinar by its title in the “Event Title” drop-down menu. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/webinar-equal-pay-and-opportunities-act/2025-12-18/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260106T220752Z CREATED:20251105T221137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220752Z UID:10012882-1766053800-1766059200@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Webinar - Paid Sick Leave: An Employer's Guide DESCRIPTION:Since January 1\, 2018\, employers in Washington State have been required to provide paid sick leave to their employees. Legislation passed in 2024 updated the definition of “family member” for whom a worker may use paid sick leave to provide care. It also expanded the circumstances under which paid sick leave can be used. These changes took effect on January 1\, 2025. \nPlease join us for a presentation about the rules and regulations dealing with Paid Sick Leave\, including accrual\, usage\, and carryover. \nWorkshops and Training web page and search for the webinar by its title in the “Event Title” drop-down menu. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/webinar-paid-sick-leave-an-employers-guide/2025-12-18/1/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T163000 DTSTAMP:20260106T220753Z CREATED:20251105T210156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220753Z UID:10012871-1765983600-1765989000@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Webinar - Employer Guide to Workers' Rights DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend our Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights webinar to learn about the workplace rules and regulations enforced by the Employment Standards program at L&I. Our Employment Standards Outreach team will begin with a 45-minute presentation on topics such as: \n\nWage requirements\nTracking hours of work & recordkeeping requirements\nMinimum wage\, overtime and tips\nPaid sick leave and other protected leave requirements\nEmployee protections from retaliation and discrimination\nAgricultural employment\nYouth employment\nWorkplace rights complaint process\n\nThe presentation will be followed by a 15-minute question and answer session. \n  \nUpon registration\, you will receive additional information on how to access the webinar. \nTo register for any of these sessions\, go to the \nWorkshops and Training web page and search for the webinar by its title in the “Event Title” drop-down menu. \nSome webinars offer two different time sessions. Each session covers the same content\, so you can simply choose the time that best fits your schedule. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/webinar-employer-guide-to-workers-rights/2025-12-17/2/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T123000 DTSTAMP:20260106T220753Z CREATED:20251105T210156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220753Z UID:10012870-1765965600-1765974600@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Webinar - Employer Guide to Workers' Rights DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend our Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights webinar to learn about the workplace rules and regulations enforced by the Employment Standards program at L&I. Our Employment Standards Outreach team will begin with a 45-minute presentation on topics such as: \n\nWage requirements\nTracking hours of work & recordkeeping requirements\nMinimum wage\, overtime and tips\nPaid sick leave and other protected leave requirements\nEmployee protections from retaliation and discrimination\nAgricultural employment\nYouth employment\nWorkplace rights complaint process\n\nThe presentation will be followed by a 15-minute question and answer session. \n  \nUpon registration\, you will receive additional information on how to access the webinar. \nTo register for any of these sessions\, go to the \nWorkshops and Training web page and search for the webinar by its title in the “Event Title” drop-down menu. \nSome webinars offer two different time sessions. Each session covers the same content\, so you can simply choose the time that best fits your schedule. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/webinar-employer-guide-to-workers-rights/2025-12-17/1/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T163000 DTSTAMP:20260106T220753Z CREATED:20251105T222310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220753Z UID:10012887-1765897200-1765902600@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Webinar - EAP Overtime Exemptions for White-Collar Employees DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend a webinar about the overtime rules that took effect July 1\,2020\, and the updated salary thresholds that took effect Jan. 1\, 2022. These updates are to the exemptions for executive\, administrative\, and professional workers\, as well as outside salespeople and computer professionals. \nIn this webinar\, you will learn about the overtime rules\, including the job duties tests for each exemption category and the newly updated minimum salary threshold an exempt employee must earn to qualify for exemption from the protections of the state Minimum Wage Act. \nEach webinar will begin with a 45-minute presentation by outreach specialists from L&I’s Employment Standards program\, followed by 30 minutes for questions and answers. \nWorkshops and Training web page and search for the webinar by its title in the “Event Title” drop-down menu. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/webinar-eap-overtime-exemptions-for-white-collar-employees/2025-12-16/2/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T163000 DTSTAMP:20260106T220753Z CREATED:20251105T220201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220753Z UID:10012879-1765897200-1765902600@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Know your Worker Rights DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend our Know Your Worker Rights webinar to learn about your workplace rights. Our Employment Standards Outreach team will begin with a 45-minute presentation on topics such as: \n\nWage requirements\nHours of work & recordkeeping requirements\nMinimum wage\, overtime and tips\nYour right to paid sick leave and other protected leave\nProtections from retaliation and discrimination\nAgricultural employment\nYouth employment\nHow to file a workplace rights complaint & complaint process\n\nThe presentation will be followed by a 15-minute question and answer session. \n  \nUpon registration\, you will receive additional information on how to access the webinar. \nWorkshops and Training web page and search for the webinar by its title in the “Event Title” drop-down menu. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/know-your-worker-rights/2025-12-16/2/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T120000 DTSTAMP:20260106T220753Z CREATED:20251105T222310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220753Z UID:10012886-1765881000-1765886400@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Webinar - EAP Overtime Exemptions for White-Collar Employees DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend a webinar about the overtime rules that took effect July 1\,2020\, and the updated salary thresholds that took effect Jan. 1\, 2022. These updates are to the exemptions for executive\, administrative\, and professional workers\, as well as outside salespeople and computer professionals. \nIn this webinar\, you will learn about the overtime rules\, including the job duties tests for each exemption category and the newly updated minimum salary threshold an exempt employee must earn to qualify for exemption from the protections of the state Minimum Wage Act. \nEach webinar will begin with a 45-minute presentation by outreach specialists from L&I’s Employment Standards program\, followed by 30 minutes for questions and answers. \nWorkshops and Training web page and search for the webinar by its title in the “Event Title” drop-down menu. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/webinar-eap-overtime-exemptions-for-white-collar-employees/2025-12-16/1/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T120000 DTSTAMP:20260106T220753Z CREATED:20251105T220201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220753Z UID:10012878-1765881000-1765886400@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Know your Worker Rights DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend our Know Your Worker Rights webinar to learn about your workplace rights. Our Employment Standards Outreach team will begin with a 45-minute presentation on topics such as: \n\nWage requirements\nHours of work & recordkeeping requirements\nMinimum wage\, overtime and tips\nYour right to paid sick leave and other protected leave\nProtections from retaliation and discrimination\nAgricultural employment\nYouth employment\nHow to file a workplace rights complaint & complaint process\n\nThe presentation will be followed by a 15-minute question and answer session. \n  \nUpon registration\, you will receive additional information on how to access the webinar. \nWorkshops and Training web page and search for the webinar by its title in the “Event Title” drop-down menu. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/know-your-worker-rights/2025-12-16/1/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T100000 DTSTAMP:20260106T220752Z CREATED:20251105T213416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220752Z UID:10012875-1765274400-1765274400@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Webinar - Isolated Worker Protections DESCRIPTION:Isolated Worker Protections\nThis is an educational webinar to inform employers and employees about RCW 49.60.515\, which was enacted by the Washington state legislature in 2019 in an effort to prevent sexual assault and sexual harassment against certain isolated workers in the hospitality\, janitorial\, and security industries. This webinar will help employers and workers determine if they are impacted by this law\, go over all the requirements of employers with isolated workers\, and provide attendees with additional informational resources.\nThe webinar will be a presentation by the Isolated Worker Specialist from L&I’s Employment Standards program\, which includes the opportunity to ask questions after the presentation. \nWorkshops and Training web page and search for the webinar by its title in the “Event Title” drop-down menu. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/webinar-isolated-worker-protections/2025-12-09/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T153000 DTSTAMP:20260106T220751Z CREATED:20251113T195505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220751Z UID:10012893-1763647200-1763652600@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Tales from the trail: Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail 2025 Webinar DESCRIPTION:Washington State Parks’ longest trail has had an eventful year\, and staff are excited to share about what they’ve accomplished and what’s to come. \nThe community is invited to attend a free webinar on Nov. 20 from 2-3:30 p.m. to learn more about some of the projects and activities State Parks has completed on the\nPalouse to Cascades State Park Trail in 2025. The webinar is also an exciting opportunity to get a sneak peek at what’s planned for 2026. \nParticipants much REGISTER in advance to attend \nThe webinar presentation will include: \nAn update on the renovation of the historic Kittitas Depot\, located near Ellensburg \nAn overview of all the interpretive improvements led by the State Parks Exhibit Program \nA Q&A with State Parks staff \nLearn more about the PTCT \nThe Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail is a non-contiguous 251-mile\, “rail-to-trail” that runs from Cedar Falls near North Bend east to the Idaho border. \nThe trail is a converted rail line within a portion of the former Chicago\, Milwaukee\, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad\, which operated from 1909 to 1984. \nToday\, the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail gives hikers\, cyclists and equestrians a taste of Washington’s scenic diversity\, from the forested Cascade Mountains\nto the arid shrub steppe of eastern Washington. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/tales-from-the-trail-palouse-to-cascades-state-park-trail-2025-webinar/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Online,Other Events,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T133000 DTSTAMP:20260106T220751Z CREATED:20251105T210947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220751Z UID:10012872-1763645400-1763645400@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Webinar - Equal Pay and Opportunities Act DESCRIPTION:This is an educational webinar to inform employers about the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act\, which prohibits gender pay discrimination and promotes fairness among workers by addressing business practices that contribute to income disparities between genders. \nThe webinar will be a 60-minute presentation by the Equal Pay Specialists from L&I’s Employment Standards program\, which includes the opportunity to ask questions during the presentation. \nWe will cover:\nAn overview of the law\nEmployee and job applicant’s protections under the law\nL&I’s enforcement and investigation process\nEmployer resources \nUpon registration\, you will receive additional information on how to access the webinar. We will also provide instructions on how to use Zoom at the beginning of the webinar. \nWorkshops and Training web page and search for the webinar by its title in the “Event Title” drop-down menu. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/webinar-equal-pay-and-opportunities-act/2025-11-20/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T100000 DTSTAMP:20260106T220752Z CREATED:20251105T213416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220752Z UID:10012874-1763632800-1763632800@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Webinar - Isolated Worker Protections DESCRIPTION:Isolated Worker Protections\nThis is an educational webinar to inform employers and employees about RCW 49.60.515\, which was enacted by the Washington state legislature in 2019 in an effort to prevent sexual assault and sexual harassment against certain isolated workers in the hospitality\, janitorial\, and security industries. This webinar will help employers and workers determine if they are impacted by this law\, go over all the requirements of employers with isolated workers\, and provide attendees with additional informational resources.\nThe webinar will be a presentation by the Isolated Worker Specialist from L&I’s Employment Standards program\, which includes the opportunity to ask questions after the presentation. \nWorkshops and Training web page and search for the webinar by its title in the “Event Title” drop-down menu. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/webinar-isolated-worker-protections/2025-11-20/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T163000 DTSTAMP:20260106T220752Z CREATED:20251105T221137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220752Z UID:10012881-1763564400-1763569800@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Webinar - Paid Sick Leave: An Employer's Guide DESCRIPTION:Since January 1\, 2018\, employers in Washington State have been required to provide paid sick leave to their employees. Legislation passed in 2024 updated the definition of “family member” for whom a worker may use paid sick leave to provide care. It also expanded the circumstances under which paid sick leave can be used. These changes took effect on January 1\, 2025. \nPlease join us for a presentation about the rules and regulations dealing with Paid Sick Leave\, including accrual\, usage\, and carryover. \nWorkshops and Training web page and search for the webinar by its title in the “Event Title” drop-down menu. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/webinar-paid-sick-leave-an-employers-guide/2025-11-19/2/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T120000 DTSTAMP:20260106T220752Z CREATED:20251105T221137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220752Z UID:10012880-1763548200-1763553600@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Webinar - Paid Sick Leave: An Employer's Guide DESCRIPTION:Since January 1\, 2018\, employers in Washington State have been required to provide paid sick leave to their employees. Legislation passed in 2024 updated the definition of “family member” for whom a worker may use paid sick leave to provide care. It also expanded the circumstances under which paid sick leave can be used. These changes took effect on January 1\, 2025. \nPlease join us for a presentation about the rules and regulations dealing with Paid Sick Leave\, including accrual\, usage\, and carryover. \nWorkshops and Training web page and search for the webinar by its title in the “Event Title” drop-down menu. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/webinar-paid-sick-leave-an-employers-guide/2025-11-19/1/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T163000 DTSTAMP:20260106T220753Z CREATED:20251105T220201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220753Z UID:10012877-1763478000-1763483400@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Know your Worker Rights DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend our Know Your Worker Rights webinar to learn about your workplace rights. Our Employment Standards Outreach team will begin with a 45-minute presentation on topics such as: \n\nWage requirements\nHours of work & recordkeeping requirements\nMinimum wage\, overtime and tips\nYour right to paid sick leave and other protected leave\nProtections from retaliation and discrimination\nAgricultural employment\nYouth employment\nHow to file a workplace rights complaint & complaint process\n\nThe presentation will be followed by a 15-minute question and answer session. \n  \nUpon registration\, you will receive additional information on how to access the webinar. \nWorkshops and Training web page and search for the webinar by its title in the “Event Title” drop-down menu. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/know-your-worker-rights/2025-11-18/2/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T163000 DTSTAMP:20260106T220753Z CREATED:20251105T210156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220753Z UID:10012869-1763478000-1763483400@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Webinar - Employer Guide to Workers' Rights DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend our Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights webinar to learn about the workplace rules and regulations enforced by the Employment Standards program at L&I. Our Employment Standards Outreach team will begin with a 45-minute presentation on topics such as: \n\nWage requirements\nTracking hours of work & recordkeeping requirements\nMinimum wage\, overtime and tips\nPaid sick leave and other protected leave requirements\nEmployee protections from retaliation and discrimination\nAgricultural employment\nYouth employment\nWorkplace rights complaint process\n\nThe presentation will be followed by a 15-minute question and answer session. \n  \nUpon registration\, you will receive additional information on how to access the webinar. \nTo register for any of these sessions\, go to the \nWorkshops and Training web page and search for the webinar by its title in the “Event Title” drop-down menu. \nSome webinars offer two different time sessions. Each session covers the same content\, so you can simply choose the time that best fits your schedule. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/webinar-employer-guide-to-workers-rights/2025-11-18/2/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T120000 DTSTAMP:20260106T220753Z CREATED:20251105T220201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220753Z UID:10012876-1763461800-1763467200@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Know your Worker Rights DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend our Know Your Worker Rights webinar to learn about your workplace rights. Our Employment Standards Outreach team will begin with a 45-minute presentation on topics such as: \n\nWage requirements\nHours of work & recordkeeping requirements\nMinimum wage\, overtime and tips\nYour right to paid sick leave and other protected leave\nProtections from retaliation and discrimination\nAgricultural employment\nYouth employment\nHow to file a workplace rights complaint & complaint process\n\nThe presentation will be followed by a 15-minute question and answer session. \n  \nUpon registration\, you will receive additional information on how to access the webinar. \nWorkshops and Training web page and search for the webinar by its title in the “Event Title” drop-down menu. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/know-your-worker-rights/2025-11-18/1/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T120000 DTSTAMP:20260106T220753Z CREATED:20251105T210156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220753Z UID:10012868-1763461800-1763467200@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Webinar - Employer Guide to Workers' Rights DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend our Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights webinar to learn about the workplace rules and regulations enforced by the Employment Standards program at L&I. Our Employment Standards Outreach team will begin with a 45-minute presentation on topics such as: \n\nWage requirements\nTracking hours of work & recordkeeping requirements\nMinimum wage\, overtime and tips\nPaid sick leave and other protected leave requirements\nEmployee protections from retaliation and discrimination\nAgricultural employment\nYouth employment\nWorkplace rights complaint process\n\nThe presentation will be followed by a 15-minute question and answer session. \n  \nUpon registration\, you will receive additional information on how to access the webinar. \nTo register for any of these sessions\, go to the \nWorkshops and Training web page and search for the webinar by its title in the “Event Title” drop-down menu. \nSome webinars offer two different time sessions. Each session covers the same content\, so you can simply choose the time that best fits your schedule. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/webinar-employer-guide-to-workers-rights/2025-11-18/1/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T163000 DTSTAMP:20260106T220753Z CREATED:20251105T222310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220753Z UID:10012885-1763391600-1763397000@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Webinar - EAP Overtime Exemptions for White-Collar Employees DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend a webinar about the overtime rules that took effect July 1\,2020\, and the updated salary thresholds that took effect Jan. 1\, 2022. These updates are to the exemptions for executive\, administrative\, and professional workers\, as well as outside salespeople and computer professionals. \nIn this webinar\, you will learn about the overtime rules\, including the job duties tests for each exemption category and the newly updated minimum salary threshold an exempt employee must earn to qualify for exemption from the protections of the state Minimum Wage Act. \nEach webinar will begin with a 45-minute presentation by outreach specialists from L&I’s Employment Standards program\, followed by 30 minutes for questions and answers. \nWorkshops and Training web page and search for the webinar by its title in the “Event Title” drop-down menu. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/webinar-eap-overtime-exemptions-for-white-collar-employees/2025-11-17/2/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T120000 DTSTAMP:20260106T220753Z CREATED:20251105T222310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220753Z UID:10012884-1763375400-1763380800@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Webinar - EAP Overtime Exemptions for White-Collar Employees DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend a webinar about the overtime rules that took effect July 1\,2020\, and the updated salary thresholds that took effect Jan. 1\, 2022. These updates are to the exemptions for executive\, administrative\, and professional workers\, as well as outside salespeople and computer professionals. \nIn this webinar\, you will learn about the overtime rules\, including the job duties tests for each exemption category and the newly updated minimum salary threshold an exempt employee must earn to qualify for exemption from the protections of the state Minimum Wage Act. \nEach webinar will begin with a 45-minute presentation by outreach specialists from L&I’s Employment Standards program\, followed by 30 minutes for questions and answers. \nWorkshops and Training web page and search for the webinar by its title in the “Event Title” drop-down menu. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/webinar-eap-overtime-exemptions-for-white-collar-employees/2025-11-17/1/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR