Quiet Cadence, the local horse-and-mental-health farm, has been picked to join Horses for Mental Health — an international fundraising campaign that brings together 130 organizations. Washington Rodeo Roundup Princesses Ana and Clara Jentges are serving as fundraising ambassadors for Quiet Cadence this month. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS The race to replace Greg Zempel as Kittitas County prosecuting attorney is shaping up to be a primary showdown. Three candidates have filed:

A Cinco de Mayo Special takes place today at Dru Bru Sno-Pass at noon. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Five graduating art students will present their senior artworks in “Salon of the Five Aces,” a group exhibition that opens next week at Gallery 100 in Randall Hall at Central Washington University. The show includes the art of Milady Armendariz, Evelyn Garza, Ruth Douglas, Nyx Kolman and Meredith Montgomery. All five are bachelor of arts students at CWU. The city of Ellensburg

LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Voters in the Kittitas School District passed their replacement levy on the second try Tuesday night, with about 57 percent in favor. The four-year levy is expected to bring in $1.9 million a year for the district from 2027 through 2030, and it covers about 19 percent of the district's annual budget. The first run at the levy in February failed by just 15 votes, so supporters spent the spring stepping up their outreach. For the average owner of a

Micah J plays tonight up at Mike’s Tavern in Cle Elum at 7 p.m. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS The Grazing Table has switched spots in the Fitterer Building and has packed up their retail shop and wheeled it across the hallway. Dana and Rob Henning have taken over the vacant space previously used by Siren Song. The decision to move came after a speed bump to their business. County commissioners are considering changing the office hours for the Kittitas County Coroner’s Office.

The number of measles cases in Washington this year has already tripled the total number of cases in 2025. In Kittitas County this week, public health officials reported the county’s fifth confirmed case of measles in 2026. In an announcement late Tuesday, the Kittitas County Public Health Department said the latest case involved “an adult with an unknown vaccination status.” NEWS The number of measles cases in Washington this year has already tripled the total number of case

Trivia nights take place tonight at the Mule at 5:30 p.m., Rock and Reef at 6 p.m. and Roslyn Eagles up in Roslyn at 7 p.m. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Ellensburg will renew its contract with Axon for police body cameras, in-car video cameras in police vehicles, and tasers. The Ellensburg City Council gave the go-ahead for the $485,361 agreement at its meeting last week. The city’s existing contract expired at the end of 2025. Voting is underway for Ellensburg’s 2026 Communi

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