WHERE’S THE NEWS? IT’S IN OUR PRINTED NEWSPAPER ON STANDS, IN STORES AND AT THE NKC TRIBUNE NEWSPAPER AND OFFICE SUPPLY STORE IN DAVIS PLAZA (BEHIND SAFEWAY) – NEW EVERY THURSDAY!


Dawn Sparks receives national award for excellence in teaching: The highest honor for a K-12 math or science teacher. Front page.

Wilson named Washington Mason’s Teacher of the Year: From a field of teachers nominated in 32 Mason districts statewide Karissa Williams wins the tenth annual honor.  Front page.

Upper County moves into building season with no large scale projects confirmed: A close look at the city’s year-to-date permit valuations from 2007-2011. Front page & A7

Street Poll: “What was your reaction after hearing about Bin Laden?”: Five locals and three government officials weigh in, page A4

Frankly Speaking: about May, National Salad Month

Freezin’ for a reason: Polar Plungers (43)  and ‘chickens’ raise $8,638: Story and photo essay on Page A8

It was ATM (All Things Motorcycle) at the Iron Horse Trail Show: A list of winners out of the 50 entries on page B1

Following the paper trail… Kittitas County Genealogical Society & the Ellensburg Library sponsor the first Family History Fair.  Page B2

OTHER HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK’S NKC TRIBUNE:

  • WSDOT I-90 travel impacts during May 5-9
  • Bear proof your home this spring
  • Second time in Hatchery history: Early release of 278,000 yearlings
  • Suncadia Resort receives AA Four Diamond Award for second consecutive year
  • City fence-building moratorium hearing draws little interest
  • Eighteen venues participated in Last Friday’s Student Art Walk in Roslyn
  • Friends of the Roslyn Library donates $24,065 to city
  • Cops gather in Cle Elum to learn about gang mentality

SCHOOL & SPORTS:

  • Academic Student of the Week: Jessi Campbell
  • Athlete of the Week: Laura Potts
  • CERHS Prom Royalty photo
  • Vipers (Girls softball, city league) ready to strike ’em out!
  • Greene to try out for CWU cross-country
  • Leaders of the month: Peggy Hembly & Carrieanne Selzer
  • Easton Archers raising funds for Nationals
  • Winebrenner takes back-to-back match lows (CERHS golf)