A unique proposal with a ‘little’ help – front page (photo)
County Tourism Infrastructure Plan up for approval – front page
CERHS Student threatens to use a gun at school – front page/A5
Study reveals estimated impacts on proposed Kachness pumping project – front page/A5
Forest Service Road 4832 repairs to begin next week – front page
State Parks to host planning meetings for John Wayne Pioneer Trail – front page
REGIONAL:
- Falling Washington State gas price
- $3.3M grant to state library
- Video contest for teens now rolling
- Deadline for multiple-season tags March 31
- OSPI releases data to help improve school attendance
- Government support for community food initiatives
- Introducing Microsoft Imagine Academy
- Particulate matter and greenhouse Gases
- House approves bill to modify late aircraft registrations
- Warmer weather (photo)
- Process begins to nominate County Commissioner Berndt’s successor (photo)
- First case of Zika Virus Disease reported in western Waashington
- District 13 lawmakers to host telephone town hall Feb. 29
- Ranger Station closed afternoon of March 3
- Faster broadband speeds in 40,000 WA locations
- HopeSource weatherization service helps locals keep home cozy in winter (photo)
- Inslee announces changes to children’s services
- Officer Helgeson cleared of wrong doing in shooting
- Burn bans and air quality
- Why two Hyak stop signs were removed then redeployed (photo)
- School board approves 6th grade trip to North Bend outdoor school
- Time to apply for a Habitat home
- Conservation Coalition invites residents to discuss county’s future
VOICES:
- Frankly Speaking – Do you fondue?
- Letters: Look of Cle Elum (Nicholas Hansen); What’s next for Kittitas County? (Violet Burke); Proud Grandma appreciates Tribune wrestling coverage (Judy Tokarsyk)
COMMUNITY:
- Love is in the air in a kindergarten classroom (photo)
- The firewatch atop Easton Ridge (photo)
- Knitting for all ages group (photo)
- Pinochle club growing (photo)
- Chocolate Heaven (photos)
- Geoff Scherer hired as operations manager for Upper Kittitas County Medic One (photo)
- 10th annual Suessapalooza to feature The Grinch theme and fun entertainment
- Technology mastered in the hands of babes (photo)
- Are you a technology immigrant or a technology native?
- Join Arbor Day Foundation and get 10 free trees
OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES:
- Robert L. Giaudrone
- Marc Carpine
- Stanley Warren Murphy
SPORTS & SCHOOL:
- Moen places 5th at state despite shoulder injury (photos)
- CERHS Knowledge Bowl team to compete at state after strong finish in Ellensburg (photo)
- Swauk-Teanaway Grange supports local students with scholarship fundraiser (photos)
- Essay contest to explore use of public cameras
- Young squad makes statement at districts
- Thorp FBLA competes at winter conference (photo)
- Bowling and pool league reports
- Athlete of the Week: Riley Gibson, Thorp School
- Student of the Week: Curtis Board, Cle Elum-Roslyn High School
PLUS RECIPES, COMICS, PUZZLES, HOROSCOPE, CALENDAR AND MORE!
