FRONT PAGE NEWS:
- Red Bridge Road Fire forces evacuations, destroys two structures– (Photo courtesy of KCFD7)
- Campfire restrictions go into effect on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
- Seasonal closure of Gold Creek Valley area goes begins this week
- City Heights lenders garnish the City’s bank accounts
STATE & REGIONAL NEWS:
- Manhunt for Travis Decker, suspect in the murder of 3 little girls, continues
- Legislation to utilize surplus military aircraft and parts of wildfire suppression passes House – sent to U.S. Presidents desk
- ‘Leave No Trace’ spotlight shines on Speelyi Beach and Lake Cle Elum – (Victoria Malcolm Photo)
- CEDA hosts open house at new location this Friday
- Train crossing malfunction stalls traffic on Hartwig Blvd
- Kittitas County Jail awarded State Accreditation
- Road Work Ahead! – (Photo courtesy of USDA Forest Service)
- WA leads multistate amicus opposing Trump’s public safety cutes
- Wildfire is a humbling experience – (Photo courtesy of Jeff Myers)
- Teanaway Trail Fest returns to raise funds and stoke adventure
- Cle Elum Quickly responds to tourists medical needs
VOICES:
- LETTER: Shame on whoever stole grave flowers! – Bruna Danubio, Cle Elum
- Frankly Speaking: Marinate your chicken with Dad’s marinade
- Reminiscences: I’m nearly 100 years old and missing the good old days…Unfriendly neighbor about burned us out…by Dan Sater
- LETTER: Reestablish a moratorium on water rights and development permits for Upper Kittitas County – Kathy Wyborski, Cle Elum
- LETTER: ‘No Kings’ protest rally in Ellensburg is Saturday – Sheril Bechard, Ellensburg
COMMUNITY:
- CALENDAR: What’s Happening, Senior Living, etc.
- Tribune Rewind… historic headlines and photos compiled by Kayla Snider
- Fred Krueger honored with Lifetime Achievement Award for Historic Preservation and Education – (Photo courtesy of RRC Heritage Club)
- One Book, One County: Author Presentation
- The Importance of Shoe Choice – Shyla Thelen RN to speak on June 17
- Get Kitted out for adventures as Basecamp Outfitters opens in Roslyn – (Victoria Malcolm Photos)
- Retail therapy in full bloom at Cle Elum’s Spring Ladies Night – (Victoria Malcolm Photo)
OBITUARIES:
- Gregory M. Blume, 1943-2025
- Lena Fudacz, 1925-2025
SCHOOL & SPORTS
- Thorp School’s Class of 2025 cultivates individuality – (Casey Clark Photos)
- Athlete Spotlight on Trey Tolen-Chavez Cle Elum-Roslyn High School
- Hats Off, Cle Elum-Roslyn’s Class of 2025 – (Jen Smith Photos)
- Student Spotlight on Nevaeh Smith Thorp School
- Easton’s Class of 2025 – Forever Jaguars! – (Photo courtesy of Rachel Cummings)
- Student Spotlight on Lilly Parks Cle Elum-Roslyn High School
- Sons & Daughters of Italy present scholarships to seniors – (Photo courtesy of Kathy Butorac)
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