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FRONT PAGE NEWS:

  • Let Freedom Ring! Little town of Liberty rings out true American spirit on July 4 celebration – (Carl Nelson Photo)
  • Planned prescribed burn on Cle Elum Ridge next week
  • Campfire restrictions now in effect on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
  • Kittitas County now excepting Lodging Tax grant application’s for projects and events
  • Sheriff’s Office reports holiday traffic patrol data
  • Calling all fun-loving dogs and their people – annual Doggie Olympics is this Saturday

STATE & REGIONAL NEWS:

  • State Mobilization authorized for Lower Columbia Region pre-positioning of resources
  • Rollover blocks I-90 exit ramp – (Photo courtesy of WSDOT)
  • Two injured in motorcycle vs. deer crash near Ronald
  • Learn how Habitat for Humanity connects to fulfill our community needs – (Courtesy Photo)
  • Witnesses needed for a fatal hit and run on I-90
  • Public comment period open for rule proposal to protect endangered red foxes
  • ‘Asahel’ documents the race to preserve photos on NW history
  • Congresswoman Schrier’s bill to lower energy costs and emissions signed into law
  • Keechelus Reservoir seasonal closure begins
  • Burn Ban now in effect

VOICES:

  • Frankly Speaking: Backyard barbecue: what the heck append to my burgers, Frank?
  • LETTER: Ban burning trash – Kathy Wyborski, Cle Elum
  • LETTER: Can’t be fixed, will only get worse – Fred Marion, Cle Elum
  • Reminiscences: I’m nearly 100 years old and missing the good old days…….Living through the seasons by Dan Sater
  • EMS Levy Letter: I have been a ‘customer ‘ of the ambulance in the night – Gary Berndt, Cle Elum
  • EMS Levy Letter: Medic One levy – Ingrid Vimont, Hospital District #2 Commissioner
  • EMS Levy Letter:  Support Medic One – Melissa Becker, Sedona, AZ (formerly of Cle Elum)
  • EMS Levy Letter: The voters approved 25 cents but the lid limits up to 12 cents – Fred Benjamin, Hospital District #2 commissioner
  • Get more info on the Levy

COMMUNITY:

  • Incoming Rotary President ‘Paying It Forward’ – (Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Upper Kittitas County)
  • CALENDAR: What’s Happening, Senior Living, etc.
  • Tribune Rewind… historic headlines and photos compiled by Kayla Snider
  • Artist reception and quilt show this Saturday – (Photo courtesy of Linda Allegre)
  • Local community theatre and venue team up to deliver a delightful romp – (Jana Stoner Photos)

OBITUARIES:

SCHOOL & SPORTS

  • Perfect weather for golfing – (Photo courtesy of Linda Bird)
  • Men’s Golf hits the links in July – (Photo courtesy of Terry Cubbins)
  • Stay safe out on the water with these paddling safety tips
  • 33rd Annual Kids Fishing Derby a whopping success – (Photo courtesy of Cascade Field & Stream)
  • ‘Pacific Crest Pride adventures to The Summit West on Sunday afternoon

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

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