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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

The Ellensburg High School Orchestra is putting on a rock concert. Forty student musicians will play Metallica, Nirvana, Coldplay, Guns N' Roses, Imagine Dragons, Journey, and a Santana medley. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Morgan Performing Arts Center inside Morgan Middle School. The program starts at 6 p.m. The concert is free, and donations are welcome. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS Ellensburg city utility customers will pay more for electricity starting May 1. The City C

Want to be on the air? KELL 98.3 needs your help! Come down to the Ink on First Friday Art Walk and record a station ID or Promo! Thursday, April 30th Brendan Shea & Giyong Ahn, Joint faculty recital @ CWU McIntyre Music Building, recital hall. Free 6PM Valley Theater Company, Rising Stars present: Tuck Ever Lasting @ The Morgan Performing Arts Center, 401 east 1st Ave., Ellensburg. Performances April 24th- May 2. $18-$20 Tickets here: https://www

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

The Dayhands, Blaine Andrew Ross and CJ Traylor will bring their country tunes and cowboy story telling to the Nodding Donkey Saturday Night. Thursday, April 23 rd Spring Girl’s Night Out, downtown Ellensburg. Enjoy a night of fun promotions, pop-up vendors, live music, special activities, and more. Note: 2 extra hours this year! Brought to you by the Ellensburg Downtown Association. 3PM-9PM.

The American Red Cross will host three blood-donation events in Kittitas County in April. April is National Volunteer Month, and the Red Cross said volunteer donors are essential to patient care. The organization noted that volunteers who come to give between April 13 through April 30 will receive a $15 e-gift card to their choice of merchant; go to RedCrossBlood.org/Hope for details. LISTEN TO THE NEWS HERE NEWS The American Red Cross will host three blood-donation events

Photo: Check out this family friendly party in Cle Elum this weekend! Things to Do in Kittitas County Thursday, April 16 through Sunday, April 26 Looking for live music, community events, fundraisers, and local happenings in Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Roslyn, Kittitas, and beyond? Here’s what’s coming up this week. Thursday, April 16 CWU Graduate Student Association Pint Night Iron Horse Brewery 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg All ages | No cover 4 to 8 p.m. Rodeo City Blues Coll

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