Commissioner candidates take center stage at Grange political forum – front page/A5 (photo)

Don’t forget to cast your ballots Aug. 2 – front page

City Police Dept. garners $17,000 grant – front page

East Cle Elum speed limits under examination for reduction to 35 mph – front page

Kittitas County Water District addresses water emergency – front page (photo)

STATE & REGIONAL NEWS:

  • Senators applaud new railroad oil spill rules
  • Prescribed burning in Naches Ranger Dist.
  • New warning label for cannabis products
  • Comment on status of five wildlife species
  • Nominate a company for a state award
  • Safety message from the Washington State Highway Patrol
  • Hospital District 2 appoints Peterson as interim superintendent (photo)
  • Cle Elum Council continues discussion of animal limitations
  • Under Sheriff explains the law on drones
  • Events on the horizon
  • Parks and Rec holds open house (photo)

VOICES:

  • Frankly Speaking – They’re baaa-aaack, dang bugs! Hold them off with trap crops
  • State Superintendent Dorn files lawsuits on school districts for using local levy monies to pay teachers
  • WA Conservation Corps to fill 300 full-time positions
  • Letters: All lives matter (Brian Brunner)

OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES:

  • Elmore “Eck” Ferris

COMMUNITY:

  • Cancer survivors, fighters and caregivers come together for Relay For Life (photos)
  • Pokemon GO sweeping nation and upper county (photos)
  • Nisqually refuge renamed and celebrated July 19
  • Eagles golf fundraiser has highest participation ever (photo)
  • Still time to register to play in Dollars for Scholars golf tournament
  • Retirement gathering for two KVH providers (photo)
  • Greenwood Cemetery gets a new sign (photo)
  • Presentation on future of long-term care tomorrow (photo)
  • ‘Tribute to Elvis’ slated to return to Eagles Club (photos)
  • Roslyn Riders Play Day results (photo)
  • Ooooh! Ah! Boo! Hisssssss! – Laughter and cued audience participation punctuated Boulet’s raucous comedy (photos)
  • Seen at Pioneer Days: Photo Essay (photos)
  • UKC 9-Ball Pool League

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