The Central Washington University Wind Ensemble plays a free concert on Thursday. Photo courtesy of CWU
NEWS
Cle Elum City Council meets tonight
The Cle Elum City Council meets tonight with an executive session scheduled for 5 p.m. and the regular meeting set for 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Indoor climbing gym proposed
A rezone is being sought to construct an indoor climbing gym in a warehouse at 308 W. Fourth Ave. The property is zoned for heavy industrial and the change would be to central commercial. The structure is 3,200 square feet and has 15-foot high ceilings. The city of Ellensburg Hearing Examiner will hold an open-record public hearing on the request at 1 p.m., April 14, at City Hall. Loren Bayles, representing property owner Ken Fyall, submitted the rezoning request.
Alley closure this week
The alley between Chestnut and Poplar streets and Seventh and Eighth avenues will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday for a sewer line repair at 808 E. Eighth Ave.
Pertussis case investigated at EHS
A confirmed case of pertussis has been reported at Ellensburg High School, involving the school’s cheer team. The Kittitas County Health Department recommends that all cheerleaders and associated staff get tested for pertussis, especially if they are experiencing symptoms. Pertussis has been increasing in the state. The illness can cause severe cough and be especially dangerous for infants, according to the Washington State Department of Health.
Concert band performance on Thursday
The CWU Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will perform at 7 p.m., Thursday, in the McIntyre Music Building. The concert is free.
EHS Winter Musical continues this week
The Ellensburg High School Winter Musical, “Anything Goes” continues this week with shows at 7 p.m. Friday and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday at the Morgan Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15 for general admission.
“Dracula” has shows this weekend
The CWU Theatre Department production of “Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really,” continues this with 7:30 p.m. showings Friday and Saturday and a 2 p.m. performance on Sunday. Tickets are available on the CWU Theatre website.
Roslyn schedules a Town Hall meeting
A town hall meeting to discuss wildfire mitigation tips and strategies will be held at 6 p.m., March 17 in the Roslyn Masonic Hall. Topics include structural hardening and defensible space. There will be a question and answer session after the presentation.
SPORTS
Ellensburg girls to host Columbia River
The Ellensburg High School girls’ basketball team earned the No. 2 seed in the state 2A tournament and will host Columbia River in the opening round at 6 p.m. Friday.
Cle Elum girls earn No. 7 seed at state
The Cle Elum-Roslyn girls’ basketball team earned the No. 7 seed and open the 2B state tourney at Adna at noon on Saturday.
LUNCH
The FISH Open Table Lunch is ground beef Stroganoff, peas and carrots and peaches. 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 48 degrees. Sunset is at 5:41 p.m., and the expected nighttime low is 28 degrees. Winds will be 10 to 25 mph with guys over 40 mph. There is a 40 percent chance of rain during the day.
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