FEBRUARY 01 2024 HEADLINES – Northern Kittitas County Tribune

FRONT PAGE NEWS:

The end of an era, Willette’s Shell station now under new ownership ( Carl Nelson Photo)
Putting the FUN in Fundraising at Rotary Snowmobile Raffle Run
Informal Q&A with City Heights Project Managers
Commissioner Wright announces re-election bid
Washington releases participation and spending data on fishing, hunting, and wildlife recreation
Correction: Roslyn Council preparing a tax levy increase proposal for voters
Cle Elum City Council changes meeting day
Groundhog Day rolls in this Friday

STATE & REGIONAL NEWS:

Public invited to comment on draft Washington Shrubsteppe Restoration & Resiliency Initiative strategy
How water moves on paper : Part 2 Kittitas County Water Bank
Unclaimed Property Day is back to return money to Washingtonians
Embrace unity: Free Lunar New Year luncheon celebrates diversity
Let’s Taco’ Bout Presidential Primaries! at February 22 forum
Secretary Hobbs notifies Legislature of certification of all six initiatives
Heating and space heater safety
Home Smoke Alarms will save lives
NW Public Broadcasting is gifted a new radio station
‘Yakama Cares’ call for applications
Diaper changing stations for dads proposed
Mandatory voting proposed by Democrats
Proposal allows deadly force cases to be handled by Attorney General’s office
PHOTO ESSAY by Chloe Ferrone – KEEN hosts annual Winter Fair at Ellensburg Public Library

VOICES:

Frankly Speaking: Toasting a fresh recipe! A chickpea take on avocado toast
Reminiscences: I’m nearly 100 years old and missing the good old days.… Snowy memories by Dan Sater
LETTER: Honor our past, vote for our future – Maria Adams – Roslyn
LETTER: Strong schools = strong communities – Mark Myers – Cle Elum

COMMUNITY:

Take a ‘Trib’ Around the World! Deep South with the Rogalski Family
CALENDAR: What’s Happening, Senior Living, etc.
Tribune Rewind… historic headlines and photos compiled by Kayla Snider
Constant Companions: Circumpolar Constellations (Photo courtesy of Stellarium Web)
Winter Talks Return to Yakima Valley College
Enjoy a movie night while supporting local youth
AARP Washington Announces Grant Opportunity for Quick-Action Community Improvement Projects
Guest Columnist: How in Heaven on Earth do we help our people overcome? by Chaplain Mary Ann Adams
WA music industry history preserved through State Library digitization project

OBITUARIES:

SPORTS & SCHOOL:

Student Spotlight on Rylee Keller Cle Elum-Roslyn High School
Athlete Spotlight on Connan Hyatt Cle Elum-Roslyn High School
Senior Mixed Bowling League January 24th results
Cle Elum-Roslyn Warriors Boys basketball team beats Vikings and Timberwolves
Cle Elum-Roslyn Girls Varsity Basketball team playing solid on the hardwood in league games
Yakima Valley College sees higher enrollment in Winter Quarter
University of Washington Dean’s List announced for Spring 2023 quarter
Ellensburg Nordic Team competes in Salt Lake City (Photo courtesy of Jeff Hashimoto) (Photo courtesy of Kelly Moore)
Boys and Girls basketball teams score big against Highland on Senior Night
FEMA Seeks Leaders for Youth Preparedness Council
State Parks Hiring Over 300 Park Aides
University of Alabama announces Fall 2023 President’s List