The Northern Kittitas County Tribune would like to lend our support at a time of loss. Families are welcome to use this page to submit an obituary for a loved one.
The Tribune comes out in print on Thursdays. The cutoff time to submit for the next print issue is 3:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Tuesdays for the following Thursday, with some holiday exceptions. Pre-paid full obituaries go online within 1 business day after approval. To place an obituary, use the form below.
BASE PRICE: $40.00 (covers setup in print + online w/guestbook and 1st 50 words. Additional words, photos, emblems and printed copies are added to this base price.)
Final total of base + any add-ons tallied at the bottom of this page.
Free Limited Death Notice Service
No charge to place a basic death notice (limited to maximum of 250 characters – approx. 50 words or less, no photos, no emblems, no online guestbook). Often placed prior to a full obituary to run at a later date.
Place a Death Notice Here >>
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Where can I find guidance for writing obituaries?
A good resource for finding different ways to honor your loved one by presenting their life story can be found here. You will find a variety of articles, including a step-by-step guide to writing an obituary. It is offered free to the public by our seasoned partners at Legacy.com.
Another source of fill-in-the-blank forms can be found at ObituaryHelp.net
Where can I find guidance in writing obituaries?
A good resource for finding different ways to honor your loved one by presenting their life story can be found here. You will find a variety of articles, including a step-by-step guide to writing an obituary. It is offered free to the public by our seasoned partners at Legacy.com.
Another source of fill-in-the-blank forms can be found at ObituaryHelp.net
What are the differences between the packages?
The Northern Kittitas County Tribune offers full obituaries (Traditional and Deluxe options), announcements of services, memorials and celebrations of life and brief death notices. See full descriptions in the comparision chart here.
The difference between the Traditional Obituary and the Deluxe Obituary is the size of the optional photo(s). The traditional photo is a regular 1 column wide (2″) size and the deluxe photo is 2 columns wide (4″). Both packages can accept your choice of 1 or 2 photos for an upgrade fee.
They also have the option to add a service emblem (i.e. military branch, police, fire fighter, etc.) for a minimal add-on fee. See emblem choices in the form.
Either of these packages let you say as much as you like, charged by the word, only limited by the size of a page in the newspaper. The Limited Death Notice has a maximum size of 250 characters (approx. 50 words), and does not include any photos, emblems or other enhancements.
What are the newspaper cutoff times?
Obituaries may be submitted at any time for online publishing. (Most appear online within 1 business day of submission.) Each package also includes up to one print edition at no additional cost. The Northern Kittitas County Tribune print edition comes out every Thursday, with occasional holiday exceptions. The cutoff to have the obituary, death notice or announcement of services in the next available print edition is Tuesdays by 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time. For questions about holiday revisions, or anything else, call our office during business hours (M-F/8-5 P.T.) or visit our contact page.
Can I come into the office to place an obituary?
Yes, of course, we are here to assist you. Our office is open Monday – Friday, 8-5 Pacific Time. Please be prepared to observe basic Covid safety precautions (face coverings, social distancing, etc.) Our office is located in the Alpine Plaza by Safeway in Cle Elum, at 807 W. Davis Street. You can also call us duing business hours, at 509-674-2511. For directions and further contact information, visit our contact page.
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