SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 HEADLINES – Northern Kittitas County Tribune

FRONT PAGE NEWS:

Cle Elum Skatepark rollers ride the new rails – (Carl Nelson photo)
TRAVEL ADVISORY: I-90 rock blasting closure today (9/21/23) starting a 6pm
Kittitas County Fire District 7 Board candidates forum is tonight (9/21/23) at the Swauk Teanaway Grange Hall
Two temporary closures scheduled for Taneum Bridge repair work on the Cle Elum Ranger District
Thorp Community Days are Oct. 6-7
Now is the time to view Sockeye Salmon returning to the Cle Elum River – (Carl Nelson photo)
U.S. Coast Guard to honor Douglas A. Munro next Wednesday, Sept. 27

STATE & REGIONAL NEWS:

Kathi Swanson retires after 23 years; Debbie Lee is new Cle Elum City Clerk – (Lyn Derrick photo)
Roslyn City Council gets down to business Sept. 12
Ellensburg man killed in single-vehicle rollover on Naneum Road
PHOTO: Aurora Borealis shines bright over upper county Sept. 18 – (photo courtesy of Jason Hughes)
Single vehicle crashes into power pole on SR 903 Sept. 15 injuring three Cle Elum residents
‘Together Against Bullying and Suicide’ workshop offered Oct. 20 in Cle Elum
Kittitas County Commmissioners hold Town Hall Meeting in Cle Elum Sept. 15 – (Carl Nelson photos)
Annual ‘Blessing of the Animals’ service is Oct. 4 in Roslyn
Unclaimed Property program sets all-time high in returned money
Most agencies waive recreation fees for ‘National Public Lands Day’ this Saturday, Sept. 23

VOICES:

Frankly Speaking: When is hot cold? When it’s roasted chillis chillin’ in your freezer!
L&I proposes 4.9% increase in workers’ comp rates for 2024 due to wage jumps

COMMUNITY:

Bosco the goofy ‘blue collar’ hound mix seeks to charm active family with yard – (Photos courtesy of ARRF Animal Rescue)
Long term foster ‘Pikachu’ finds happy ending to sad story – (Photos courtesy of ARRF Animal Rescue)
Kiwanis Club of Cle Elum installs new officers Sept. 9 – (photos courtesy of Cle Elum Kiwanis)
Veterans quilts presented to brothers Lawrence and Cecil Graham – (photo courtesy of Red Barn Piecemakers)
Johnston & Williams Funeral Home receives national recognition three years in a row – (photo courtesy of Johnston & Williams)
PHOTO ESSAY: Kittitas County Fairgrounds Centennial Celebration – (Casey Clark photos)
Cle Elum Skatepark Phase One is done, Phase Two is up to you! Big fundraiser is Sept. 30 at Dru Bru
Ploy Pitakkan named to Dean’s List – (photo courtesy of Ploy Pitakkan)
Last call! Apply for lodging tax funding grants by Sept. 22
CALENDAR: What’s Happening, Senior Living, etc.
Tribune Rewind… historic headlines and photos compiled by Kayla Snider
Plant native trees, improve trails and give back
State Fire Marshal Advises: Fireplace and chimney safety as the temperature drops

OBITUARIES:

SPORTS & SCHOOL:

Cle Elum-Roslyn High School Football team has an uphill climb against the Chelan Mountain Goats
Sun Country Ladies Golf Club’s ‘fashion through the years’ event – (photos courtesy of Peggy Lynch)
Cle Elum-Roslyn High School Volleyball is victorious over Highland on Sept. 19
Men’s Golf Club still playing strong – (photo courtesy of Terry Cubbins)
Student Spotlight on ALYSIA GRADY, Thorp School
Cle Elum-Roslyn High School Girls Soccer team off to a fantastic 5-0 start – (photos courtesy of Susie Martin)
Cle Elum-Roslyn High School Homecoming Week is Sept. 25-29
Senior Mixed Bowling League Sept. 13 results