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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 construction addresses safety concerns while replacing outdated water main – (Carl Nelson Photo)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)

 

OBITUARIES:

SCHOOL & SPORTS

  • Softball season starts for Lady Warriors – (submitted photo)
  • CER Warrior tennis players kick off the season in non-league matchup
  • Athlete Spotlight on Hailey Brown Thorp School
  • Student Spotlight on Johnny Osiadacz Cle Elum-Roslyn High School
  • Senior Mixed Bowling League March 12 Results
  • CER Baseball takes the mound against Toppenish
  • Sports that can compel seniors to get up and move

 

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

 

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