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Another Tribune Sponsorship Program supported community event.Join us tomorrow night at the Cle Elum Eagles 649 for a presentation on how to properly clean and maintain headstones. Memorial Day is approaching. Learn some valuable tips and tricks from Nick Henderson, who has many years of experience working with different materials in his previous career working as a funeral director and also for a monument company.![]()
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Dinner begins at 6pm followed by the presentation beginning at 6:30pm. Three different menu items will be available for purchase.![]()
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Thank you to the Northern Kittitas County Tribune Newspaper for their Matching Ad Dollars Sponsorship Program. And to Central Washington Outdoor and City of Cle Elum - Government for LTAC funding.![]()
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A virtual option is available. Email RRCHClub@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
TAKE NOTE (4/5/24):PRESCRIBED FIRE & TRAIL CLOSURES: ![]()
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UKC Fuels is planning prescribed burn operations on the Cle Elum Ridge above Roslyn starting as early as Wednesday April 10th with a burn program continuing over the next several weeks as weather and fire conditions allow. This notification is an FYI and more detailed information and specific trail closures will be announced depending on the burn units selected. ![]()
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It is likely that one of the first units will be near the start of the Rat Pack trial resulting in the closure of Rat Pack and the Cle Elum Ridge Road east of the start (see map pictured) for an least a week or two. An additional burn unit might be "Pauls Trail" which would burn our from Paul's trail to the Ridge Road for the length of the trail - this would result in a closure of Paul's Trail and the Ridge Road. Again - concise details will be posted closer to burn operations. ![]()
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For public and firefighter safety please obey all trail closures. ![]()
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Prescribed fire on the ridge will create smoke impacts in Roslyn and Cle Elum especially in the early morning hours. If you are sensitive to smoke please close your windows during and after burn operations. ![]()
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Prescribed Fire is an important part of the Cle Elum Ridge Fuels Reduction Project and is designed to mitigate the threat wildfire poses to the Cle Elum valley. Thank you.
Local News (4/5/24):Starting shortly after 8 am this morning, the Sheriff's Office served a search warrant on a residence in the town of South Cle Elum with assistance from the Kittitas County Regional Tactical Response Team and officers of the Cle Elum/Roslyn Police Department. The warrant ordered a search for stolen vehicles and property, illegal drugs, and evidence of organized criminal activity.![]()
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The residents were cooperative and Sheriff's Office personnel were on the property for several hours executing the warrant. The investigation that led to the warrant is ongoing.![]()
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We are grateful for the patience and cooperation of the people of South Cle Elum as well as the partner agencies who assisted today.
Here's a source for solar eclipse viewing glasses. And see the article about the eclipse and safe viewing tips in this week's Northern Kittitas County Tribune Newspaper!If you want to try and see the solar eclipse Monday, come to Upper Kittitas County Senior Center. Bi-Mart donated 60 protective glasses to hand out. ![]()
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In Seattle, the eclipse will start at 10:29 a.m., peak (with 20% of the sun covered) at 11:29 a.m. and end at 12:21 p.m., according to Goss. Even though the sky won't change from day to dusk for us, it's important to only view the event through proper solar filters, as with all solar eclipses.
TAKE NOTE (3/29/24):TRAIL CLOSURE NOTICE: The upper portion of the Ewok Trail and western portion of the Middle Traverse Trail are currently closed on weekdays for forest health restoration work. Be cautious of debris should you use these trails on the weekend.![]()
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Adhere to trail closure signs and check back to this page for updates on recreational impacts as our restoration crew progresses through the units.![]()
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If you would like to learn more about our forest health restoration work, check out this article: www.washingtonnature.org/fieldnotes/ccfprogress
TAKE NOTE KITTITAS COUNTY (3/18/24):A heads up if you are near Kittitas County in south central Washington. You may see a low flying aircraft as WDFW staff will be conducting annual elk surveys this week.
TAKE NOTE 3/8/24:KRD will have a permitted, controlled burn in the area of Westside Rd & Golf Course Rd on Friday, March 8, 2024. There will be fire personnel on site managing the fire. Due to the terrain, expect smoke in the area. You may see piles smoldering for a few days post-burn. The burn will be monitored daily until it has been determined there is no longer a threat of escape.
Upcoming forumLeague of Women Voters of Kittitas County are interested in the effects of climate change on agricultural practices. On March 20, League and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows will cosponsor a forum to discuss anticipated regulatory and environmental impacts to agriculture and the agricultural community in Kittitas County. Details on the forum and panel to come!
I-90 Closure Alert 2/26/24:![]()
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Alert Cleared 9:46 pm![]()
Road Reopened I-90 both directions ![]()
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UPDATED: 6:01 pm![]()
Closure I-90 both directions![]()
I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass is closed in both directions due to multiple collisions and blocking vehicles. Eastbound traffic is stopped at exit 34 near North Bend. Westbound traffic is stopped milepost 106 Ellensburg, Exit 84, Cle Elum, and exit 71 Easton.![]()
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New Alert 4:43 pm![]()
Closure I-90 eastbound![]()
Eastbound is closed at exit 34 North Bend due to multiple spin outs blocking the roadway. Currently there is no estimated time of reopening.![]()
Map Location:
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The map provides traffic flow, travel alerts, cameras, weather conditions, mountain pass reports, rest areas and commercial vehicle restrictions.
WSDOT I-90 TRAVEL ALERT (2/20/24):![]()
Maintenance I-90 both directions![]()
Both directions milepost 137 to 138, over the Vantage Bridge: Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 a.m. through Thursday Feb. 22, 4 p.m. daily there will be a single-lane closure with a 12-ft width restriction westbound and a 10' width restriction eastbound for bridge maintenance.
Courtesy post for STEER I-90 Coalition webinar on 2/2024:You're invited to a public webinar tomorrow at 6:00 PM, sponsored by the STEER I-90 Coalition, to discuss I-90 Alternatives between Easton and Cle Elum.![]()
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Join the Zoom meeting by clicking here: bit.ly/3wjA37j
To all who have enjoyed the WSDOT posts with Mike's clever illustrations, it's time to send him off with a fond farewell. We'll see what the next chapter will hold.Eleven years has gone by REALLY fast. When I started doing social media here, I didn't really know what I was doing. I just tried to present info in a way I'd want to get it. Fortunately, it resonated with many of you, and I'm so thankful for that.![]()
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Since then, I've worked to try to give a voice to our agency, to show that we're real people doing the best we can with what we've got. It hasn't always been easy but I've always appreciated how engaged our followers are on social media.![]()
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As I wrap things up, I remember long nights, early mornings, weekends and holidays trying to bring you our stories in as creative & informative a way as we can. Sometimes the stories have been really hard to tell, and sometimes a simple drawing will do.![]()
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Along the way, I've been so lucky to be part of such an amazing team of communicators working to get you information and content to help you get where you need to go. They truly are the best in the business and I'm really going to miss them.![]()
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I'm also REALLY going to miss you. You haven't always liked what I've had to say - while I love them, if I never have to do another roundabouts Facebook post, I will be overjoyed - but I've always appreciated the conversations we've had.![]()
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So with that, I hand things off to my trusty No. 2, now our acting No. 1! She and the rest of the team are going to do an amazing job pushing our social media forward and I can't wait to see what they come up with. They're going to do great!![]()
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Thank you so much for following along all these years, sharing your thoughts, feedback and ideas. It's been an honor to be a small part of your world these past 11 years and I wish you all the best. So long, friends!
TAKE NOTE (2/15/24):🚨🚒Be Advised🚨🚒![]()
Wrestling State Send Off TOMORROW ![]()
Your Upper County First Responders will be escorting our Warriors through town with lights and sirens. Please come out to support our Warriors!
WSDOT ALERT ROAD CLOSURE (1/29/24 - 8:11pm)![]()
Closure SR 10 both directions![]()
SR-10 is closed between milepost 97 and 99 near Thorp due to a rock slide. Local traffic only will be permitted onto SR-10 at the junction of SR-970 near Cle Elum (milepost 88), and the junction of US-97 near Ellensburg (milepost 104). The closure will remain in effect overnight as crews will need to assess slope stability in daylight before reopening the roadway.
In this week's Tribune, we pause a moment to look back in remembrance of the people we have lost in the past year. Find the special 4-page section with all 238 names, many with photos, taken from the 2023 obituary pages in our paper. Our sincere condolences go out to their loved ones as we honor their memories. If you haven't already got your copy, they are available on stands or for download at nkctribune.com/sales/january-25-2024-issue-digital-single-copy-purchase/
Alert Updated 5:51 pm![]()
Road Reopened I-90 eastbound![]()
I-90 Snoqualmie Pass eastbound has been reopened. Chains required for all vehicles except all-wheel drive, oversize vehicles prohibited![]()
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UPDATED 5:07 p.m.![]()
Eastbound I-90 remains closed at North Bend (MP 34). More avalanche control work is needed for the next couple hours. Cross state travel is limited.![]()
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ALERT 1:37 p.m.![]()
I-90 westbound is open. I-90 eastbound is closed at North Bend, milepost 34 due to spinouts. Avalanche control work is planned eastbound, five miles east of the summit.
New Alert 1:35 pm![]()
Avalanche Control I-90 eastbound![]()
Eastbound I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass is scheduled to close at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 17, for avalanche control work. Eastbound traffic will be stopped at milepost 47, near Denny Creek, five miles west of the summit. Westbound traffic will not be affected. Avalanche control generally takes less than two hours to complete. Motorists are encouraged to wait near services.![]()
Map Location:
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The map provides traffic flow, travel alerts, cameras, weather conditions, mountain pass reports, rest areas and commercial vehicle restrictions.
Follow-up message from PSE:Thank you to our customers for saving energy over the holiday weekend!![]()
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While we are no longer asking customers to cut their energy usage, saving energy is always encouraged.![]()
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You can learn more about our new demand response programs (ms.spr.ly/6182iqI1k) and check out energy efficiency programs and rebates (ms.spr.ly/6183iqI1Z). If you are having trouble paying your bill, we’re here to help too: ms.spr.ly/6184iqI1w
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Traction Advisory I-90 westbound![]()
I-90 westbound milepost 101, near Thorp, Traction tires required; vehicles over 10,000 GVW chains required, oversize vehicles prohibited:![]()
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New Alert 12:28 pm![]()
Traction Advisory I-90 westbound![]()
I-90 westbound milepost 101, near Thorp, Traction tires advised; Oversize vehicles prohibited.![]()
Map Location:
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The map provides traffic flow, travel alerts, cameras, weather conditions, mountain pass reports, rest areas and commercial vehicle restrictions.State & Regional
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