Anna Rose

The ski resorts of Snoqualmie Pass weren't open yet, but there was a thrill of anticipation in the air. The first snow had just fallen.

Ellensburg will pay Kittitas County $75,000 for court services in 2025. City Attorney Terry Weiner said that number is going to go up in the future.

Ellensburg will pay Kittitas County $75,000 for court services in 2025. City Attorney Terry Weiner said that number is going to go up in the future.

Subtraction, kindness toward siblings, and the finer points of tetherball are on the minds of Mount Stuart Elementary second graders as they look ahead to the new year.

From a bear attack to a buried bomb, from arson fires to Ellensburg controversies over homeless shelters and pizza parties, the top stories in Kittitas County this year ran the gamut from wildlife to just plain wild.

The ripples were felt locally, too.

As part of the settlement they signed with the U.S. Department of Justice, the Ellensburg School District has less than two months to hire a consultant to assist them in complying with the agreement.

Friday brought with it a hefty snowfall that began overnight and continued through the morning.

As part of the settlement they signed with the U.S. Department of Justice, the Ellensburg School District has less than two months to hire a consultant to assist them in complying with the agreement.

The Ellensburg Police Department is rolling out its 2025 safety and police-community interaction survey.