MARCH 20 2025 HEADLINES – Northern Kittitas County Tribune

FRONT PAGE NEWS:

Prescribed fire planned on 16,461 acres across the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Construction Zone – (Carl Nelson Photo)
KCPHD notified of influenza related death
Federal funding for South Cle Elum water main replacement eliminated
Roslyn residents kick off Firewise season – (Carl Nelson Photo)

STATE & REGIONAL NEWS:

2025 ‘State of the Birds’ report calls for urgent conservation action
Apply now for YAKAMA CARES grants
Downtown clean-up set for April 19
Senate votes to shield medical debt from credit reports
DEI shut-downs ‘not going to happen’ in Washington State
AGs warn against potential new passport application rules targeting trans individuals

VOICES:

LETTER: Kudos to Roslyn City Crew! – Marie Nichols, Roslyn
LETTER: Into the fray – Lester Johnson, PhD, Cle Elum
LETTER: Christmas for the rich – Kathy Wyborski, Cle Elum
Frankly Speaking: Eggs-tra! Eggs-tra!
Reminiscences: I’m nearly 100 years old and missing the good old days...Itching to get back outdoors…. by Dan Sater
GUEST EDITORIAL: Sunshine Week…or “Secrecy Creep” – Corruption flourishes without journalism
The Plot Thickens by Jen Smith – (Jen Smith Photo)
Stafford Ave. construction addresses safety concerns while replacing outdated water main – (Carl Nelson Photo)
Federal court orders reinstatement of fired probationary federal employees

COMMUNITY:

CALENDAR: What’s Happening, Senior Living, etc.
Tribune Rewind… historic headlines and photos compiled by Kayla Snider
Rotary Community Award Banquet is March 27
Largest collection of genuine Ellensburg Blue jewelry debuts showcase event
The who, why, when and how of foot care for all
Grow an abundant harvest of peppers this season – (photo courtesy of All America Selections)
Red Cross Giving Day rallies 30,000 supporters to deliver aid when help can’t wait after disasters
Sons & Daughters of Italy Events; Spaghetti and spumoni bring together Italian traditions and Upper County neighbors at annual scholarship fundraiser (Jana Stoner Photos)
Drone and ground search continues for Dachshund pup ‘Beanie’ lost at Indian John rest stop – (photo courtesy of ‘Team Beanie”)
Christmas lights fade into memories as spring returns – (Carl Nelson Photos)