SEPTEMBER 25 2025 HEADLINES – Northern Kittitas County Tribune

FRONT PAGE NEWS:

Dignitaries make whistle stop at South Cle Elum Depot – ( Carl Nelson Photo)
The Palouse to Cascades Rail Trail seen as a model for nationwide trail expansion
Moratorium on vape shop remains in effect following vote by council
U.S. Coast Guard to honor Douglas A. Munro this Friday
Roslyn City Council moves Master Plan Development forward to next stage

STATE & REGIONAL NEWS:

Evacuations and road closures as Labor Mountain Fire escalates – (photo courtesy Northwest Incident Team 2), (Photo courtesy Christopher Kirsch), (photo courtesy of James McMillain)
Drinking water affordability, a growing concern
CE-R School Board focuses on broader student success measures – (photo courtesy of CERSD)

VOICES:

Frankly Speaking: Farm-to-Soup Spoon
LETTER: Freedom of speech under fire – Kathy Wyborski, Cle Elum
Reminiscences: I’m nearly 100 years old and missing the good old days..…My computer laughs at me – it’s evil!..by Dan Sater
LETTER: Appreciate Tribune columnist Dan Sater’s perspective – Gordon and Carolyn Jones, Cle Elum
Secretary of State responds to DOJ letter for voter registration data
WA settles with large, national property management company accused of charging military service members unfair housing fees
Senator Murray applauds selection of Blue Origin in WA for $190 million contract to land science rover on South Pole of the Moon
Who wants to end violence? With 5,595 + actions, campaign Nonviolence is working on it.

COMMUNITY:

CALENDAR: What’s Happening, Senior Living, etc.
Tribune Rewind… historic headlines and photos compiled by Kayla Snider
Life jacket stations around Cle Elum Lake kept families safer on the water this summer – (photo courtesy of Cassie Gavin)
Learn to grow wine grapes at home
PNW Miner’s Rally and Outdoor Show is October 10-12
Local Author Cal Barschaw’s Book Release Surviving the Hospital: Six Secrets Every Patient Should Know
Improve your garden with fall leaves and landscape trimmings
Of Salmon and Vultures by Jen Smith – (Jen Smith Photo)
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by volunteering
Upper County training tower takes shape at Station 76 – (Photo courtesy of Kittitas County Fire District 7
Helicopter rescue near Lake Lillian ends safely thanks to prepared hiker – (photo courtesy of Joanna Dittemore)
Early morning I-90 closure due to truck collision – (photo courtesy of Washington State Patrol District 6)

OBITUARIES:

SCHOOL & SPORTS

Friday night lights go out for Friday Harbor – (Dani Santa Photography)
Cle Elum Cross Country Crossed Out
CERHS Soccer is full steam ahead! – Jen Smith photo
Athlete Spotlight on Theodore Brokema Cle Elum Roslyn High School
Senior Mixed Bowling League September 17 Results
Warrior volleyball battles at the net – (Lounette Grubb photo)
Lady Wildcats capture first 14U Championship – (photo courtesy of Jessica Berry)
Sun Country Ladies Golf Club still swinging in September – (photo courtesy of Sun Country Ladies Golf Club)