The Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool hours have been reduced to save money. Photo courtesy of the Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool
NEWS
Kittitas County Sheriff receives grant for firearm storage
The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office received a $140,000 grant for a firearm storage system from the state Attorney General’s Office. The one-time funding is the result of a lawsuit enforcing Washington’s ban on the sale of high-capacity magazines. A King County judge ruled Federal Way Discount Guns violated the law by selling thousands of high-capacity magazines, and the store eventually agreed to pay $3 million to resolve the claims. The Kittitas County Sheriff was one of 12 agencies across the state to receive funding.
Hour reductions at the pool
As of Dec. 2, Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool hours were reduced with the pool closed on Sundays, and closing at 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The adjustments were needed to eliminate $25,000 from the budget, according to city officials. Parks and Recreation staff also will review and adjust department rates and fees in the coming months.
Night Market is Wednesday
The Ellensburg Night Market is from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, at Gard Vintners, The Ridge Encore and Valo Cellars. The Night Market features vendors, food and music.
Dru Bru celebrates a decade
Dru Bru’s 10th-anniversary party is 3 p.m. to close on Friday at the Snoqualmie Pass taproom. There will be live music, face painting, games a 10th anniversary ale and throwback beverage specials.
Enterprise Challenge registration is open
Registration is open for the 2025 Enterprise Challenge for businesses in Kittitas and Yakima counties. The annual business plan competition supports and celebrates new and emerging companies. Registration information is on the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce website.
SPORTS
CWU men at home, women on the road
The Central Washington University men’s basketball team plays Lincoln of California at 7 p.m., Thursday before taking a break until Jan. 4. The women’s team is in California this week playing Cal State Dominguez Hills at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Cal State Los Angeles at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, and Biola at 2:30 p.m., Saturday. The women are then off until Jan. 2.
High school basketball on tap
In high school basketball this week the Kittitas basketball teams travel to play River View today with the girls’ game at 5:30 p.m. and the boys at 7 p.m., the Cle Elum-Rolsyn girls host Napavine at 6 p.m., Thursday, and the Ellensburg teams travel to play Prosser on Friday with the girls at 5:30 p.m. and the boys at 7 p.m.
LUNCH
The FISH Open Table Lunch is a baked potato with vegetarian chili, a roll 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 35 degrees. Sunset is at 4:13 p.m., and the expected nighttime low is 32 degrees. Winds will be light and variable. There is a 100 percent chance of snow during the day and 70 percent overnight.
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