FRONT PAGE NEWS:
- Locals join Presidents Day protest – (photo courtesy of Catherine Cook)
- South Cle Elum Town Council considers new Accessory Dwelling Units
- Soil and Water conservation vs. Earth, Wind, and Fire
- Logo design contest for 2025 Easton Memorial Day Celebration
- Public comment periods open for Washington hunting season, wildlife feeding proposals
- Senator Warnick’s bill securing Yakima Basin Water future passes with strong support
- I-90 bridge deck patching through February 28
STATE & REGIONAL NEWS:
- Washington water supply outlook report for February now available
- MyFreeTaxesWA.org offers free, reliable tax assistance for Washington residents
- Kittitas County Coroner attends ‘Day on the Hill’ to advocate for PTSD legislation – (photo courtesy of Kittitas County Coroner’s Office)
- New state forest proposed; this one’s under water
- Public Health Department to provide Childhood Vaccine Clinics in March
VOICES:
- LETTER: Request for more positive coverage and continued unbiased reporting – Jordan Peterson, Cle Elum
- LETTER: Information is power – Lisa Norris, Ellensburg
- LETTER: News sources matter – Meghan Anderson, Ellensburg
- LETTER: I believe that continued loose fiscal policy would lead to collapse of our Republic – Dave Bridgeman, Cle Elum
- LETTER: Response to: ‘Trump and Musk are not Nazis’ – Bill Ames, Cle Elum
- LETTER: At town hall Schrier’ said some Republican colleagues share alarm – Gretchen Chambers, Cle Elum
- Frankly Speaking: Hey guys! Winter basics cooking class: Build a better bowl of CHILLI
- Reminiscences: I’m nearly 100 years old and missing the good old days...Friendships help get us through winter….. by Dan Sater
- LETTER: Current administration governs with vengeance, not democracy – Julie Miller, Cle Elum
- LETTER: Kittitas County households losing SNAP benefits to five billionaires more tax breaks – Michelle Denton, Cle Elum
- LETTER: Why is the City opposed to City Heights? – Joe Haywood, Cle Elum
- LETTER: Privatization of the U.S. Government + induct Ukraine into NATO now – Kathy Wyborski, Cle Elum
- Guest Editorial: League of Women Voters calls on Congress to act!
COMMUNITY:
- CALENDAR: What’s Happening, Senior Living, etc.
- Tribune Rewind… historic headlines and photos compiled by Kayla Snider
- Take a ‘Trib’ Around the World!
- Guest Columnist: Breaking the rules by Bryan Golden
- Guest Columnist: Growing Basil by Melinda Myers
- T-Ball and Rookies can still register for spring season
OBITUARIES:
- Dianna L. (Palmer) Hamberlin, 1943-2019
- Delaney C. “Del” Hamberlin, 1940-2025
- Richard E. “Dick” Stoops, 1928-2025
- Sherman Charles Monson, 1933-2025
- Randall Victor “Randy” McLean, 1946-2025
- Kris Michael Sandberg, 1959-2025
- Tianna Lyn Laird, 1973-2025
SCHOOL & SPORTS
- FFA speaks at Ellensburg event – (CERSD Journalism Club photo)
- CER High School hits the slopes – (CERSD Journalism Club photo)
- Cle Elum-Roslyn Elementary students honored with ‘The Voice of Democracy’ essay awards – (VFW Ladies Auxiliary Photo)
- On National test, Washington students continue to perform on par or better than their peers, but 8th grade math is a significant challenge
- Athlete Spotlight on Connan Hyatt Cle Elum-Roslyn High School
- Wrestlers finish strong at Districts: 10 athletes will head to state competition
- Cle Elum-Roslyn Lady Warriors continue in District play action this weekend – (photo courtesy of CER Athletic Director Hailey Bator)
- Senior Mixed Bowling League February 12 results
- SNHU announces Cle Elum locals on Presidents and Dean’s List
- Registration open for English language, GED and high school completion classes
PLUS RECIPES, COMICS, PUZZLES, HOROSCOPE, CALENDAR AND MORE
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