MARCH 19 2026 HEADLINES – Northern Kittitas County Tribune

FRONT PAGE NEWS:

Community spirit prevails over snowday– (Photo courtesy of Cle Elum Downtown Association)
Treasurer’s Office opens in Upper County during April for tax collection
Reclamation announces Yakima basin March water supply forecast
Spring brush and tree limb cleanup disposal site opens in April for Cle Elum residents
Snow much fun! – (photo courtesy of Jazmyne Castleberry)

STATE & REGIONAL NEWS:

VOICES:

Frankly Speaking: Stir it up – cooking at home more
Candidacy announcement statement: Amy Cziske for Kittitas County Treasurer
Reminiscences: I’m nearly 100 years old and missing the good old days... AI can’t believe our own eyes anymore..by Dan Sater
LETTER: Where is the accountability? – Joe Haywood, Cle Elum
Editorial: A little speech about YOUR community paper the snow kept from being said aloud
Washington State Sheriff’s Association request partial veto of SB5974

COMMUNITY:

CALENDAR: What’s Happening, Senior Living, etc.
Tribune Rewind… historic headlines and photos compiled by Kayla Snider
Spring cleaning at COAL Community Clothing Center – (Lounette Grubb photo)
The story of St. Patrick’s Day – (Lounette Grubb photo)
USDA announces new funding to connect farmers to local markets
Painting donated to Carpenter Memorial Library – (phot courtesy of Virginia Lund)
Firefighters conquer the climb – (photo courtesy of Kittitas County Stairclimb team)

OBITUARIES:

SCHOOL & SPORTS

Warriors hit diamond with a strong start – (photo courtesy of CER Warrior Baseball)
Student Spotlight on Owen Mackenzie Thorp School
Senior Mixed Bowling League March 11, 2026 results
Youth Voices in Action: CER High School Prevention Club testifies in support of HB 2219 – (photo courtesy of Cle Elum-Roslyn School District)
Ronald’s Teresa Kosar named to College of the Holy Cross’ Fall 2025 Dean’s List
Knowledge is Power – (photo courtesy of Knowledge Bowl Coach Kariana Beyer)