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:
- Rocky John Bentz, 1955-2024
- Charlie Arthur Bye, 1939-2024
- George Richard Ross, 1933-2024
- Rosemary Baker, 1950-2024
- Mary Jane “Squeak” Giaudrone, 1941-2024
- Andy Bednar
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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