Graham drives home ‘Best in Show’ Galaxie – front page (photo)

DNR, State Parks ban campfires – front page

Lack of affordable homes and rentals is a pressing issue in Upper Kittitas County – front page/A5

Speed limits on Nelson Siding and Upper Peoh Point Roads reduced – front page

Summer heatwave – front page (photo)

STATE & REGIONAL NEWS:

  • Wolf pack removal in Ferry County
  • USDA grants $17.8M to help next gen farmers
  • WA health centers garner $2.8M
  • WCC Yakima recruiting for outdoor work
  • Is Washington ozone-healthy?
  • State’s unemployment rate holds at 5.8%
  • Roslyn calls for EMERGENCY sidewalk repair (photo)
  • Distressed County Sales and Use Tax dollars recommended for award
  • State reports first death from West Nile Virus
  • Department of Health vigilant about your drinking water
  • KVH Commissioners expand community healthcare info roundtable program (photo)
  • Big dinner auction Saturday to benefit Fire District 6
  • Classic cars rule the day during 20th Cruise Cle Elum (photos)
  • Ronald man hospitalized after hitting deer
  • State Patrol Advisory: Extra patrols out this weekend
  • Dunnagan Avenue pit bulls controversy quiets for now
  • Apply to become a 2017 Cle Elum Roundup Queen
  • Riders compete for big bucks this weekend at the Northwest Reined Cow Horse Show (photos)

VOICES:

  • Frankly Speaking – Let’s go huckleberry hounding!
  • Letters: Volunteers sought: Master Gardener training begins soon

COMMUNITY:

  • August Perseid Meteor Shower fills the night skies (photos)
  • High Country Log Show volunteers in high gear for Labor Day weekend contests (photo)
  • Thorp Mill celebrates another historic fundraiser (photos)
  • BUSTED! by Animal Control Officer Van Dongen (photos)
  • Last blast of summer fun headed your way: Kittitas County Fair and Ellensburg Rodeo
  • USDA to purchase surplus cheese for Food Banks

OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES:

  • George “Bud” Kapral
  • Howard D. Carlin
  • Walter V. Waltz
  • Alfred L. Butler
  • Zorca Bolf Drake

SPORTS & SCHOOL:

  • Back to School Information
  • Warrior Boosters raise big money for athletes

PLUS RECIPES, COMICS, PUZZLES, HOROSCOPE, CALENDAR AND MORE!