WinCo Foods will pay the city of Ellensburg more than $2.3 million for upgrades that will tie the company’s new distribution center into the city’s electric system. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Cle Elum Mayor Matthew Lundh is casting doubt on the potential dismissal of the city’s bankruptcy petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington. For the second time in as many weeks, Lundh has said the city’s legal team is confident the city’s eligibility

The Valley Sharp Knife Sharpening Pop-Up takes place at 3:00 PM at the Dru Bru Cle Elum Taproom. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS A case of measles has been confirmed in Kittitas County, county health officials announced Friday afternoon. The person is “currently ill and staying home to heal,” according to the Kittitas County Public Health Department. The health department said it was working closely with the person and their household members to monitor the situation. A deputy c

Come join Ellensburg Community Radio for First Friday with the David Owens Band at 6 p.m. at The Ink at 405 N. Main St. We hope to make a big announcement and enjoy some excellent music.  LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS More than 370 third graders from across Kittitas County packed the Kittitas County Fairgrounds this week for the 23rd annual Elementary Agriculture Appreciation Day. The kids got a hands-on lesson in where their food comes from, with animals to pet, crops to see,

The Pet Palooza 2026 photo contest is underway and voting runs through April 9th. You can cast your vote for your favorite pet at the Daily Record's website. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Cle Elum Mayor Matthew Lundh will take the witness stand at the start of the hearing on the challenge to the city’s Chapter 9 petition for bankruptcy. During a telephonic conference Thursday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington, Judge Whitman L. Holt detailed th

The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Farmstand Workshop at 5:30 p.m. at the Chamber offices.  LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS The Central Washington University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting tomorrow afternoon at 4:15 p.m. to discuss a plan for restoring trust between university leadership and faculty. The meeting comes after a faculty-wide vote in February in which 81.6 percent of participating faculty members cast votes of no confidence in President J

A new ramen restaurant is getting ready to open in downtown Ellensburg. Maelstrom Noodle + Bar, located at 119 West Fifth Avenue in the Hotel Windrow building, is planning a soft opening this week with a full opening targeted for the first week of April. Chef Michael Wooldridge, who fell in love with ramen while living in Los Angeles, says the restaurant will feature dishes like Mapo Tantanmen and vegan cold sesame noodles. The restaurant will have its own entrance from Fifth

The City of Ellensburg and the Ellensburg Arts Commission have announced the selection of Sarita Dasgupta as the city's Poet Laureate for the 2026 to 2028 term. Dasgupta is a library assistant at Ellensburg Public Library who has published several chapbooks of poetry, co-founded the Midweek Musings literary series, and contributes writing to regional and international outlets. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS A federal bankruptcy judge has agreed to hold a hearing to determine wh

The St.Patrick's Day Celebration at The Mule Cocktail Bar starts at 5:00 PM LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS The Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners has agreed to send a letter in support of Central Washington University's effort to get $3 million in funding for its Old Heat Commercialization Center in Ellensburg. The university and its team of partners have been working to renovate the historic Old Heat facility on the CWU campus into a business incubator space. A rece

The Cle Elum-Roslyn Warriors won their first state title in Boys’ Basketball in more than two decades, and their first-ever championship in the 2B classification, by taking down Reardon 49-43 in the title came in Numerica Veterans Arena in Spokane on Saturday. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Central Washington University’s Opera Ensemble will present a fully staged production of “Cinderella” by Massenet in Hertz Concert Hall in April. The production, directed by Gayla Blaisdell

The Jazz Ambassadors of the U.S. Army Field Band plays at 7:00 PM at the Morgan Performing Arts Center LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Work to replace the deck on the Interstate 90 Vantage Bridge has started for a third construction season, the Washington State Department of Transportation has announced. Travelers should expect long delays with the bridge reduced to a single lane in each direction, state officials said. The lane restrictions continue around-the-clock, seven days

Raise a glass and raise awareness of the benefits of public art. That’s the message behind Fortuity Cellars and Nuwave Gallery’s community-driven evening in support of Ellensburg Downtown Association’s mural efforts. The event will take place during March’s First Friday Art Walk, from 5 to 8 p.m. March 6. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Sixth Avenue between Main and Water streets was closed to traffic Tuesday as the massive HVAC unit on top of the Kittitas County Public Safety B

A guitar ensemble takes place tonight at 7 p.m. at Make Music Ellensburg. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS With concerns over the city’s low balance in its general fund, the Cle Elum City Council has agreed to borrow up to $300,000 from the city’s sewer fund. City officials said the general fund was in “temporary need of cash” and needed the internal loan so it can continue to pay for essential services. Ben Kokjer has announced his candidacy for Kittitas County sheriff. Kokjer h

The Silver Fir Acoustic Series continues tonight with Tyler McGuinness at 6 p.m. at the Silver Fir Bar. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Advantage Dirt will be reducing traffic to a single lane on Umptanum Road and Anderson Road starting March 2nd for installation of utilities and frontage improvements as part of the WinCo Distribution Center Project. For questions, contact Advantage Dirt at (509) 933-4232. The Kittitas County Railroad History Association is stopping at Easton Hi

Mike Block and the Silk Road play at  11:00 AM (America/at the McIntyre Music Hall. Mike Block is a Grammy Award-Winning multi-style cello player, composer, singer, and educator, with a passion for cross-cultural collaborations.  LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Single-lane closures on Interstate 90 are planned on the Vantage Bridge next week, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. The closures are needed as crews make bridge deck repairs in preparation f

The Ryan W. Kelly Solo Exhibition Opening Reception and Art Talk takes place tonight at 4:00 PM at the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery. Ryan W. Kelly’s studio practice ranges from ceramic object-based installations to performance and video. He draws inspiration from American mythology, historical inaccuracies, and the curious storytelling that finds its way into our material culture and decorative arts. NEWS Kittitas School District was still on the edge of defeat following a count of

The city of Ellensburg has announced that the Rotary Park off-leash dog park will be closed for maintenance on Feb. 19-20.  Work  that is planned includes minor fence repair, changing out surfacing, and leveling out some of the low spots in the park. Both sides of the park will be closed, according to city staff. NEWS The city of Ellensburg has announced that the Rotary Park off-leash dog park will be closed for maintenance on Feb. 19-20. Work that is planned includes minor

Speakers Bureau: A.I., Civil Rights, and the Fight for a Just Future takes place tonight at  7:00 PM at Humanities Washington. Register at humanities.org .  LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Ava LaValley has been crowned Miss Washington Rodeo Queen for 2026. LaValley was given the tiara at her coronation in Hotel Windrow on Feb. 7. She was originally announced as queen late October. Voters were approving the Easton School District’s expiring property tax levy for educational progr

The Indoor Ironman Triathlon takes place at 9:00 AM today at the Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Kittitas County commissioners approved a contract this week with W-W Manufacturing for the Oklahoma-based company to provide the rodeo’s timed event pens. City facilities are closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents' Day. City facilities will reopen on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, F

Teanaway Country Store is opening a second location in the anticipated Suncadia Social development that is set to be done this summer. The second location, Forage Home & Gift, is “designed as a complimentary yet distinct extension of the original Teanaway Country Store,” said Suncadia officials. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Ellensburg has inked a new contract with the Yakima Humane Society for the organization to keep running the city’s animal shelter. The Ellensburg City Cou

The City of Ellensburg is excited to announce that enrollment for the 2026 Ellensburg Academy is open.  Class is in session from 6-9 p.m. March 11 & March 18, 2026 at Hal Holmes Community Center, 209 N. Ruby St., Ellensburg. Enroll at: http://ellensburgwa.gov/academy . LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Central Washington University will host Jennifer King, the first full-time Black female assistant coach in the NFL, at an upcoming program as part of Black History Month. King made