• 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!