- Motor Toys wins First Place at Christmas in Cle Elum Parade of Lights – (photo); B9 photo essay
- WA State announces new licensing system upgrade
- Community partners collaborate to plan the Kittitas County Health Network/A5
- CWU grad James N. Mattis nominated as Secretary of Defense/A5
- Legislators in Cle Elum and Ellensburg Dec. 12
- Winter weather causes collisions and closures – (photo)
STATE & REGIONAL NEWS:
- Arson arrest made on Sunday during Ermine Loop trailer fire – (photo)
- Marson and Marson Lumber merges with Tum-A-Lum Lumber
- SNOW REPORT: 7.5 inches this week
- Arboretum luminaria walk in Yakima (Dec. 9-10)
- NORAD ready to track Santa’s flight
- Roslyn blaze consumes historical shed – (photos)
- Ava’s First Snowman – (photo)
- Nutcracker brings holiday magic to Ellensburg
- The Nature Conservancy hosting open house in new Cle Elum office tomorrow – (photo)
- Barbara Milos Unleashed: Passion for art locked away for 33 years – (photos)
- Why you need a Public Health Department
VOICES:
- Frankly Speaking – Chilly outside and Chili inside! (with recipe)
- EDITORIAL: Why fake news is dangerous (Lee H. Hamilton)
- HATS OFF: Support our brave local law enforcement (Beverly McEvoy)
COMMUNITY:
- Three sisters to bring energetic Celtic Christmas to Ellensburg – (photo)
- Author Terry Cubbins details challenges of self-publishing a book – (photo)
- Ellensburg youth design and create ornaments for National Tree Lighting display
- Fore some volunteers, Roslyn Cemeteries glue the cycle of life together – (photo)
- Kittitas County Historical Society yearly meeting and open house Dec. 21
- PHOTO ESSAY: Holiday events showcase creativity and spirit in the Upper County
- Audubon Christmas Bird Count Dec. 17 in Ellensburg
- Marsh wins big in Eagles Joker Poker raffle
OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES:
- Harold Whitehead, 1931 – 2016
SPORTS & SCHOOL:
- CenturyLink and Seahawks choose CER Warrior Cameron May-Penelerick as Athlete of the Week – (photo)
- Local cheerleaders Lydia Weis, Selah Lile and Bella Steponoski perform at Disney Resort – (photo)
- Warrior boys basketball loses in season opener
- CER Grapplers in the middle of the pack at Pioneer Invitational – (photo)
- Wildcats Boys Basketball team on a winning streak – (photo)
- Billy Goats n’ Nannies sweep Bobcats basketball – (photo)
- Athlete of the Week: Jason Libenow (Thorp School)
- Student of the Week: Sarah Zabik (Cle Elum-Roslyn School)
- Yakima Valley College scholarship applications available
- PLUS RECIPES, COMICS, PUZZLES, HOROSCOPE, CALENDAR AND MORE!