BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northern Kittitas County Tribune - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260414T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 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:20260423T115956 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:20260423T115956 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:20260423T115956 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:20260423T115956 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:20260423T115956 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/ CATEGORIES:Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 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/ CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 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/ CATEGORIES:Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 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/ CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 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/ CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 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/ CATEGORIES:Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 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/ CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 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/ CATEGORIES:Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 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/ CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 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/ CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T153000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 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/ CATEGORIES:Online,Other Events,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 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/ CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 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/ CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 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/ CATEGORIES:Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 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/ CATEGORIES:Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 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/ CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 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/ CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 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/ CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 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/ CATEGORIES:General,Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 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/ CATEGORIES:Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 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/ CATEGORIES:Online,Presentations, Seminars, Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 CREATED:20251017T194424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220756Z UID:10012327-1761121800-1761136200@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Join Us for Two Events! Veterans Town Hall and a Women Veterans Forum DESCRIPTION:Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will host a Women Veterans Forum from 8:30 to 9:30 and a Veterans Town Hall from 10:00 to 12:30 on Wednesday\, October 22\, 2025\, at the Mathew Fazzari VFW Post 992\, located at 102 N. Colville St.\, Walla Walla 99362. If joining virtually\, please register now. \nDuring the VAAC Veterans Town Hall\, community partners and service providers will discuss how they are helping local veterans and their families. All are welcome to attend and learn more about the programs and services available to veterans\, families\, and resource providers. \nWomen veterans are encouraged to participate in the WVAC Women Veterans Forum to network\, talk about the needs of Washington State Women Veterans in the area\, and discuss how WDVA can provide equitable access and support through ongoing outreach and engagement. The WVAC\, works to ensure that women veterans in Washington have fair access to VA services and benefits provided by the federal and state. \nThe VAAC advises the Governor and the Director of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) on issues and programs concerning veterans. Join the VAAC Town Hall Zoom livestream starting at 10am\, where the audience will also have an opportunity to comment and ask questions. \n\n\nPlease sign up to receive the VAAC Town Hall Virtual Option Zoom Link: https://forms.office.com/g/iG3Y7nhNTs?origin=lprLinkhttps://wdva.zoom.us/u/kdldeoveat \n\n\nVisit the WDVA website at http://www.dva.wa.gov or call 1-800-562-2308 for additional information. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/join-us-for-two-events-veterans-town-hall-and-a-women-veterans-forum/ LOCATION:Mathew Fazzari VFW Post 992\, 102 N. Colville St\, Walla Walla\, 99362\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Other Events,Presentations, Seminars, Talks GEO:46.0689136;-118.3384329 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mathew Fazzari VFW Post 992 102 N. Colville St Walla Walla 99362 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=102 N. Colville St:geo:-118.3384329,46.0689136 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 CREATED:20251016T193038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T053112Z UID:10012322-1760799600-1760806800@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Live Animation at Punch! “Cartoon Mess Live” DESCRIPTION:Open 12-5pm Saturday\, October 18 with “Cartoon Mess Live” performing interactive animation on the Punch Stage 3-5pm. In the PUNCH Gallery\, join us for the continuation of “Monster Mash” a Halloween-inspired group exhibition.\n“Monster Mash” was an invitation to showcase your spookiest\, nastiest\, most ghoulish monstrosities ever witnessed. We asked for paintings\, collages\, drawings\, sculptures\, Polaroids\, ceramics\, fiber arts\, cartoons\, papier-mâché piñatas\, video works\, macaroni art for crying out loud! The only catch was that submitted works absolutely had to be terrifying in nature. Werewolves\, vampires\, specters\, zombies\, mummies\, mommies\, ghouls\, goblins\, politicians\, creatures that go bump in the night\, you get the point. Ask and ye shall receive!\nSome of our favorite artists have been working late in their labs\, so come and behold these eerie sights. Come a feast your eyes upon felted eyeballs\, a woodblock gargoyle\, vexing taxidermy\, a nude with boils\, medical diagram montages\, a chimera straight out of the book of revelation\, a true black metal lord\, leafless trees that would have the headless horse-folks shaking in their stirrups\, collaged crustaceans made from old bedsheets\, a CPR baby that might have you second guessing your method of chest compressions and at least one spooky coyote.\nNot to mention\, we’ve got beverages and snacks in the Punch Snack Bar.\nPlan to arrive early for a good seat!\nJoin us for this free\, all-ages event at Punch Projects in Thorp\, Washington. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/live-animation-at-punch-cartoon-mess-live/ LOCATION:PUNCH Gallery\, 10630 N Thorp Hwy\, Thorp\, 98946\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Shows and Exhibits,Presentations, Seminars, Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nkctribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/tom-cartoon-mess-square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PUNCH Projects":MAILTO:art@punchprojects.org GEO:47.0691184;-120.6735653 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=PUNCH Gallery 10630 N Thorp Hwy Thorp 98946 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10630 N Thorp Hwy:geo:-120.6735653,47.0691184 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115956 CREATED:20250902T175221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220802Z UID:10012284-1757505600-1757509200@nkctribune.com SUMMARY:Misinformation/AI DESCRIPTION:  \nWednesday\, September 10\nTopic:  Misinformation/AI\nWhere: The Pasta Company in Ellensburg at Noon\nPresented by: Patricia Todd\, a 19 year trial attorney who is currently serving as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney\, doing both criminal and civil cases. She considers herself as someone with a curious mind who is always learning. Patricia in the last year has jumped into AI presenting to the local legal bar association. She brings us AI insights that are practical. Patricia says AI is much like learning any other new skill—the more you practice the better you get. \nPlease contact the league at info@kittitasleague.org to reserve a seat. URL:https://nkctribune.com/event/misinformation-ai/ LOCATION:Ellensburg Pasta Company\, 600 N Main St\,\, Ellensburg\, WA\, 98926\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentations, Seminars, Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nkctribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kittitas County League of Women Voters":MAILTO:info@kittitasleague.org GEO:46.997857;-120.5484246 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ellensburg Pasta Company 600 N Main St Ellensburg WA 98926 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=600 N Main St\,:geo:-120.5484246,46.997857 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR