The Hoedown in the Downtown is Saturday in Ellensburg. Photo courtesy of Ellensburg Downtown Association
NEWS
Council purchases license plate reader system
The City Council approved purchasing the Flock License Plate Reader System for $41,950 at its Monday meeting. This system uses vehicle license plate reading technology to alert authorities to vehicles associated with criminal activity and direct police officers to intercept the vehicle and investigate the associated criminal activity. Police department officials said the system is used throughout the region, including in Moses Lake and Yakima.
Lodging tax workshops this week
The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce presents an instructional workshop to assist those filling out a 2025 Consolidated Lodging Tax application from 5:30 to 7 p.m., today, at the Business Development Center at 216 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Cle Elum. This grant is for funding 2025 projects and events.
Senior Lounge needs volunteers
The Senior Lounge at the Kittitas County Fair needs volunteers. The lounge is a welcoming, air-conditioned environment, with soft-cushioned chairs for seniors to kick up their feet and relax. Volunteer shifts are in two-hour increments from late morning to early evening. Volunteers receive a free pass to the fair. Contact the Adult Activities Center for more information. The county fair is from Aug. 29 through Sept. 2.
Spiced Rye closes concert series
Spiced Rye performs in the final of the Concerts in the Park series at 6:30 p.m., today, at Alder Street Park. People are encouraged to bring snacks, blankets, dinner and chairs to this family-friendly event.
Hoedown and Ribfest is on Saturday
The Ellensburg Downtown Association’s Hoedown in the Downtown and the Rodeo City Ribfest by Smokey’ BBQ are Saturday and Sunday at Unity Park in downtown Ellensburg. Chance McKinney headlines the Hoedown performing Saturday night. Jukebox Central and Kitty Mae are the opening acts. The ribfest competition and judging starts at noon Saturday. Rodeo City Ribfest “Kids Que” will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday and features watermelon and pie eating contests, family games and activities.
Rodeo Hall of Fame induction on Saturday
The Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame Induction Banquet is from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday at Spirit Therapeutic Riding Center on Sorenson Road. This year’s inductees are the Eaton Family, Dave Brock and Charles Pogue. Ticket information is on the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame website.
Paddle with pups on Sunday
The annual Doggie Paddle at the Pool is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sunday, at the Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool. People can bring their well-behaved dog to the pool for a swim. Admission is $6 per dog or free with a pet food donation. Humans do not swim with the dogs. This event precedes the closure and cleaning of the pool in the week leading to Labor Day.
SPORTS
Wildcat soccer and volleyball host exhibition matches
Fans will get a chance to see the Central Washington University soccer and volleyball teams in exhibition matches this week and weekend. The Wildcat soccer team hosts the University of British Columbia at 5 p.m., Friday, and the University of Victoria at noon, Sunday. The Wildcats volleyball team welcomes Eastern Washington University for an exhibition match at 1 p.m., Saturday.
LUNCH
The FISH Open Table Lunch is beef and broccoli, Jasmine rice and Mandarin oranges. The lunch is open to all seniors age 60-plus from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Ellensburg, and noon to 1 p.m., in Cle Elum. Meal sites are the Ellensburg Open Table and the Cle Elum Seventh-day Adventist Church. The community lunch for anyone needing a hot meal is from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Ellensburg location.
WEATHER
The forecasted high today in Ellensburg is 82 degrees. Sunset is at 7:59 p.m., and the expected nighttime low is 60 degrees. Winds will be 10 to 30 mph.
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