A fire in the Wenas area was at 6,500 acres on Wednesday afternoon. Photo courtesy of the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office
NEWS
Wenas fire grows to 6,500 acres
The Black Canyon Fire in the Wenas area is at 6,500 acres, but as of Tuesday afternoon, it was not spreading toward Kittitas County. The fire, started Monday afternoon in Yakima County but is near the line with Kittitas County. In Kittitas County, Umptanum Road is closed at Durr Road, and a level 2 evacuation notice, advising residents to be ready to go, has been issued for Umtanum Road at Durr Road south to the county line.
Chip-seal program runs this week
Ellensburg’s annual chip-seal program concludes Thursday. Residents are asked to move their vehicles off the affected street and not to water their lawns near the street on the day the chip seal is scheduled. The chip-seal schedule on Thursday is Third Avenue, from Main to Pfenning, Capitol Avenue, from Maple to Oak, and Fourth Avenue from Ruby to the east day end. Over four days the city will cheap seal 10.2 miles of road.
Fourth Avenue closed on Thursday
Fourth Avenue, between, Main and Pearl streets, will be closed Thursday to allow for the installation of rooftop HVAC units on the Fitterer’s Building, which is undergoing remodeling.
Coffee with Council on Wednesday
This month’s Coffee with City Council is from 8 to 10 a.m., today at The Early Bird. The event features two council members sharing coffee and conversation with the public.
Mountain Climbing 101
Ellensburg’s Jeff Hashimoto will present Mountain Climbing 101 as part of the Ellensburg Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program from 6:30 to 8 p.m., today, at Hal Holmes Community Center. Hashimoto will discuss the skills and tools needed to climb the mountain of your choice.
Ellensburg Blusers perform in park
This week’s Summer Concert in the Parks features Ellensburg Blusers from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at North Alder Street Park. People are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs, dinner and dancing shoes to this family-friendly free concert.
Ellensburg Music Festival starts Friday
The Ellensburg Music Festival starts Friday night in downtown Ellensburg and continues through Saturday night. The festival features jazz, blues, soul, rock, Latin and country performers. Performances are 6 p.m. to midnight, Friday, noon to 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. to midnight on Saturday. There are outdoor venues at Ridge Restaurant parking lot on Pine and Fourth, and the Red Pickle parking lot on Pine and Third. Indoor venues include the Odd Fellows Lodge, The Ramsey Building upstairs, Gallery One, the Clymer Museum, the Pearl Bar and Grill and Gard Vintners. Ticket information is on the Ellensburg Music Festival website.
Cle Elum Roundup rodeo this weekend
The Cle Elum Roundup Rodeo is Friday and Saturday at the Washington State Horse Park. The PRCA/WPRA Rodeo Grand Entry is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, followed by rodeo competition. Tickets are not needed for slack at 9 a.m., Saturday. The evening performance started at 6:30 p.m. Ticket information is on the Cle Elum Roundup website.
LUNCH
The FISH Open Table Lunch is beef meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, a roll and mixed fruit. 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 86 degrees. Sunset is at 8:44 p.m., and the expected nighttime low is 54 degrees. Winds will be 25 to 35 mph.
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