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Hope For Drilling Wells In Upper Kittitas County: Keep abreast of the latest movements re water issues in Upper County.  Front page

Half the winter’s total snowfall in seven days: How much fell? Find out in this article on the front page and the weather section on page A2.

KV Wind Farm pushes for Power Purchase Contract: Teanaway Solar Reserve Faces Same Challenge: How a contract, vs auctioning off the energy, snowballs into the future success of renewable energy. Front page

Commissioner O’Brien’s first 60 days in office: A series of questions and answers beginning on the front page of this week’s NKC Tribune.

Crab-walking to Alaska with the Grange: A look at the festivities and hands involved in the largely successful Swauk Teanaway Grange crab feed last week-end.  Photos and coverage on page A6

A family ancestry trip of a lifetime: Former Cle Elum resident Karen Choyce travels Europe while honoring her mother, Bettye Choyce and learning of her heritage.  Full page of photos and experiences on page A10

Roslyn’s Percy Wright misses WWl welcome home celebrations: 1919 Story and photos, page B1

CHAMBER CONNECTION:

  • Pioneer Days Street Fair
  • Mountains to Sound Greenway 20th Anniversary events
  • Bagna Caulda Festival
  • Feathernester Auction Dinner
  • A Call for Innovation: a letter from board member Nathan Weis

OTHER HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK’S NKC TRIBUNE:

  • Kittitas County awards $258,500 in 2011 hotel-motel tax funds
  • Frankly Speaking: Color March with a Palette of healthful food
  • Kirkpatrick named VISION Cle Elum Executive Director
  • Spring black bear hunt applications due Mar. 10

SCHOOL & SPORTS:

  • Academic Student of the Week: Calley Lowatchie
  • Athletes of the Week: Alaina Burchak, Piper Williams and KK Bogar
  • Update on Olympic skier Patrick Deneen
  • 1500 expected in Cle Elum for Mar. 12 wrestling tourney
  • Smith ranks 20th in toboggan nationals
  • Dodge ball tourney
  • Congratulations to the Easton & Thorp Basketball Teams on your winter season!