The Black Canyon Fire in the Wenas area was at 60 percent containment. Photo courtesy of Kittitas County Sheriff's Office
NEWS
Fire closes Yakima Canyon Highway
The Umtanum Canyon Fire led to the closure of State Route 821 through the Yakima River Canyon on Saturday. The fire grew to 326 acres and temporarily led to evacuation notices for people living near the fire south of milepost 21. People were allowed to return to their homes by Saturday evening. As of Sunday afternoon, the fire was at 50 percent containment and the road remained closed.
Wenas fire is at 11,099 acres
The Black Canyon Fire in the Wenas area was at 8,854 acres as of Sunday afternoon, and 60 percent containment. The fire started July 22 in Yakima County but is near the line with Kittitas County. In Kittitas County, Umptanum Road is closed at Durr Road.
Chip sealing in Kittitas on Monday
Kittitas County will chip seal Benton Street, Mason Street and North Mason Street in Kittitas starting at 7 a.m., Monday. All vehicles must be removed from the roadway or they will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Printing making at the library on Wednesday
Christina Miller presents Adventures in Print Making as part of the Ellensburg Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday. To make a reservation, call 962-7228 or visit the library’s reference desk.
Wednesday is the deadline for Cold Weather Shelter proposals
The deadline for proposals to operate a Cold Weather Shelter for this winter is Wednesday. This temporary shelter would replace the services formerly provided by the Kittitas Valley Ministerial Association. Kittitas County and Ellensburg staff are researching suitable locations for the shelter.
SPORTS
The Central Washington University football team placed No. 1 in the preseason Lone Star Conference poll. The Wildcats finished second in the conference the past two years. Wildcat players swept preseason league honors with running back Tyler Flanagan named preseason offensive player of the year, and safety Tanner Volk tabbed preseason defensive player of the year. CWU opens the season on the road against San Diego on Sept. 7.
LUNCH
The FISH Open Table Lunch is Cajun sausage pasta, mixed vegetables and applesauce. 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 77 degrees. Sunset is at 8:38 p.m., and the expected nighttime low is 60 degrees. Winds will be 15 to 25 mph.
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