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

A Watercolor Pet Portrait Workshop happens today at 5:30 PM at the NuWave Gallery. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Kittitas County will turn to Ellensburg for help as the county looks to bridge a potential shortfall in funding for the rodeo grandstands project at the Kittitas Valley Event Center. County officials met Monday to get an update on the financial status of the renovations to the Ellensburg Rodeo Arena. Due to multiple changes on the grandstand replacement project, sta

Print and Sip Class with Christina happens tonight at 6:00 PM with the Iron Horse Tap Room LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS The Kittitas County Conservation District is seeking candidates who want to serve on the district’s Board of Supervisors. One elected position and one appointed position expires in 2026. Individuals who are interested in the elected position must submit a Candidate Information Form to the district office by Tuesday, Feb. 3. The Ellensburg City Council appro

Kittitas County Public Works reminds drivers to slow down on rural roads, especially early mornings and after sunset, when black ice can form quickly in shaded areas. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Emergency responders from King and Kittitas counties rescued a woman and her dog who fell through the ice at Gold Creek Pond at Snoqualmie Pass late last week. “We believe she got into this incident because her dog went on the ice and she went after it,” said Christopher Whitsett, an

The CWU Department of Music will welcome a special guest to the Ellensburg campus today, when Grammy-nominated producer Sergei Kvitko delivers a lecture and recital in the McIntyre Music Building Recital Hall. At 2 p.m., the world-renowned pianist will speak to members of the CWU community about his musical production career. Then at 6 p.m., Kvitko will present a free piano recital titled “Exit Music (for the End of Time) NEWS The new Bullfrog Road overpass above westbound In

The Ferrous Opening Reception and Curator's Talk takes place today at 4:00 PM at the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery. Ferrous is a group exhibit of fifteen innovative contemporary artists from across the U.S. who transform iron into sculptural works of art. The exhibit will continue through February 7th. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS The Cle Elum City Council is poised this week to end its six-month ban on kratom, a controversial herbal supplement. The city council was expected to pas

Blizzard Bash Bingo happens tonight at 6 p.m. at the Dry Bru Cle Elum Taproom. What is a Blizzard Bash? Whatever this means to you — do you have an awesome snowman getup, a sparkly, snowy-looking shirt, or something else? Get creative! Prizes for: Bingo Winner(s), and Best Costume LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Ellensburg Councilmember Rich Elliott will continue to serve as mayor. The Ellensburg City Council voted unanimously to keep Elliott as mayor during its meeting Monday.

Roslyn officials are warning residents of potential contamination of their tap water after a break in the city’s water main late Thursday night. Officials said the city’s water system may have been contaminated because of a loss of pressure in the water system. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Here’s the news provided by Ellensburg Community Radio for Ellensburg and the wind-swept shrub steppe of Central Washington for Tuesday, January 6th Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue Chief DJ G

Karaoke with DJ Forrest Gump happens tonight at 9:00 PM at The Brick Saloon up in Roslyn. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Highway 10 near Thorp will stay closed indefinitely following the rockslide that hit the roadway last week, the Washington State Department of Transportation announced Tuesday. The highway was closed between Milepost 97 and Milepost 99 after falling rocks covered the roadway on Dec. 26. Commissioners for Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue have started contract

KEEN Winter camp continues today at 8:45 a.m. at Helen McCabe Park. When school’s out but parents are still working, KEEN has you covered! Join us for Winter Camp, a two-session winter adventure filled with outdoor fun, science, and cozy camp vibes. Kids will explore the Yakima Canyon in its quiet winter beauty—tracking animal footprints, learning how wildlife adapts to the cold, building snow shelters (weather permitting), and warming up with hot cocoa around the campfire. L

Santas Ski Free today @ Snoqualmie Summit West, first 75 people who preregister online and dress in full Santa attire ski for free. Sign up at: https://www.summitatsnoqualmie.com/events/santa-skis-free 10AM-11:30AM LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Attorneys on both sides of the city of Cle Elum’s bankruptcy case have asked for the extension of key deadlines in the proceedings. Under the new deadlines, those who want to challenge the city’s eligibility for a Chapter 9 bankrupt

Make Music Ellensburg Strum-Along happens today at 12:30 PM at the Iron Horse Brewery. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS The Ellensburg City Council approved a new contract Monday with the city’s AFL-CIO union workers. The three-year agreement with the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local No. 8 will run from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2028. Wildcat Way will be closed starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, December 18 for a tree removal on the Central Washington Univer

It's Trivia Tuesday at 6:00 PM tonight at Rock and Reef Brewing LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Flood waters are expected to recede this week, however precipitation chances are in the forecast most of this week. A flood warning was in effect through this morning. This includes the following streams and drainages...Little Creek, Cle Elum River, Yakima River and Big Creek. A full closure of the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 started yesterday as work ramps up on the replaceme

Crochet with Purpose takes place tonight at 5:45 PM at Peers Rising. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS A record rainfall off 0.45 inches was set in Ellensburg on Tuesday. This breaks the old record of 0.29 inches set in 2010. The trails at Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park are closed due to flooding. Anyone wanting to access the park will need to go in via the trail from Rotary Park. Travelers near Cle Elum can expect single-lane and shoulder closures on westbound Interstate 90 throu

Central Washington Dance Academy will present “The Nutcracker” this weekend in Ellensburg. The cast of nearly 40 is filled with students from the dance academy, with some being seasoned veterans of previous performances of Tchaikovsky’s classic two-act ballet. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS The Ellensburg City Council unanimously approved its priorities for the Legislature’s 2026 Session at the council’s meeting this week. The priorities include a request for $1 million in Capi

The historic Umtanum Suspension Bridge has won an international award following its rehabilitation project, according to the Bureau of Land Management. The 220-foot suspension bridge in the Yakima River Canyon has been a local landmark since its construction in the 1920s. The span has now garnered global praise after being recently named the winner in the New Life category of the 2025 Footbridge Awards in Chur, Switzerland. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Longtime Cle Elum commu