Public works advances material bids, county corridor safety project and airport grant applications Public works director Josh Fredrickson presented recommended vendors for annual materials bids and asked commissioners to authorize a federally funded Highway Safety Improvement Program corridor project; he also requested approval to fund a Chamber of Commerce personnel agreement from distressed sales tax and to submit FAA grant applications for two airport projects with local match covered by the airport fund.

Kittitas County is set to enhance safety and efficiency with new funding for corridor improvements and exciting airport projects!

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Kittitas County staff seek board OK to include small modular reactors and geothermal in countywide clean-energy siting review County staff told the board a new grant will fund a programmatic EIS to map potential clean-energy sites across Kittitas County and asked permission to expand the review to include small modular nuclear reactors and geothermal alongside wind, solar and battery storage; scoping is targeted to be complete by June 2027.

Kittitas County is paving the way for a clean-energy future with a new grant to explore innovative technologies like small modular nuclear reactors and geothermal energy alongside traditional sources.

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Stop ICE's Attack On Our Communities An ICE agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. This news is devastating. ICE must immediately withdraw its 2,000 agents from Minnesota and Congress must block any new funding to immigr...

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"An ICE agent killed Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis mother, shooting her three times in the head through her car window. This is a reckless, horrific shooting that should have never happened."

#Ellensburg #KittitasCounty #Washington #ICE

WA Whistles | Instagram | Linktree Our purpose is to spread whistles throughout WA to help communities protect themselves against ICE.

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Any clown can go online and purchase an ICE patch so they can pose as an ICE agent for their own nefarious purposes.

If you believe this is a threat to public safety, then contact your state and local authorities, as well as your members of Congress.

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Here’s How to Find Out Which Corporations Are Collaborating With ICE Here are six areas that you can dig into to understand possible points of leverage against a corporate enabler of ICE.

"In response to the terrifying intensification of ICE over the past year, both in their expanded presence and violence in cities like Minneapolis, Chicago, Portland and Los Angeles, communities..."

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Attention Ellensburg area restaurants: ICE units may visit soon. You may refuse service if you believe your safety or that of staff or customers is at risk. Consider seeking legal guidance or consulting local law enforcement first.

#Ellensburg #KittitasCounty #Washington #ICEFreeZone #ICE

This image is free to use if you are a business who is contemplating refusing service to ICE personnel.

Be advised you may want to seek legal advice and/or consult your local law enforcement agency before you refuse service to ICE.

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RCW 10.93.160: Immigration and citizenship status—Law enforcement agency restrictions.

Here is the Washington State code regarding state and local law enforcement agency interactions with ICE.

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Know Your Rights: Civil Immigration Enforcement in Washington | Washington State Across Washington, communities are concerned about increased immigration enforcement activity. This guidance summarizes general information about limitations on federal immigration enforcement power, ...

This is from the Washington State Attorney General's office regarding individual rights with regards to immigration enforcement.

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If practical work with local authorities and law enforcement to monitor and document abuses by ICE so appropriate criminal and civil action can be taken.

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Trump has turned ICE into his own political intimidation group of thugs to do his dirty work and stifle dissent so he can continue to profit from his corruption.

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Kittitas County authorizes 2026 procurement and selects Ferguson Group for federal advocacy Public Works received authorization to call for 2026 fuel bids and to award snow-and-ice product contracts; commissioners also approved selecting the Ferguson Group for regional federal funding advocacy funded from sales-and-use tax.

Kittitas County is gearing up for winter with new contracts for snow control products and a strategic partnership for federal funding advocacy!

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Kittitas County approves roughly $9.06 million in lodging-tax awards for local projects The Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners approved amendments to lodging-tax resolutions to allocate about $9.06 million for local projects, including funding for Roslyn, an event center, the Washington State Horse Park, an Upper County recreation center and additional grandstand costs.

Kittitas County has just unlocked over $9 million in funding for exciting local projects, including a new recreation center and improvements to the Washington State Horse Park!

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County posts draft Snoqualmie Pass safety plan for public comment under SS4A grant Kittitas County staff said a draft safety action plan for Snoqualmie Pass funded under the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program will be posted for public comment. Staff described a multi‑season data collection effort, community surveys, and consultant work to identify locations and near‑miss patterns to guide future grant pursuits.

Kittitas County is unveiling a draft safety action plan for Snoqualmie Pass that aims to tackle community concerns about traffic dangers and improve road conditions!

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After Exit 80 overpass struck, Kittitas County discusses asking WSDOT to consider widening during repairs County commissioners and staff discussed the I‑90 Exit 80 (Bullfrog) overpass struck by an oversized load and the potential to ask the Washington State Department of Transportation to consider widening the structure while repairs are made. Commissioners agreed to collaborate on a letter to state partners and local mayors to explore funding and a co

Kittitas County is seizing a critical opportunity to push for overpass widening during repairs after an oversized load damaged the Bullfrog overpass—could this save taxpayers money in the long run?

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Some awesome cloud formation going on over central Washington this evening! (Feat. little indications of a solar storm 🌞)
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Kittitas County Commissioners Approve Grants and Public Hearings for Safety Improvements Commissioners authorize funding for offender tracking and set public hearings on speed limit updates.

Kittitas County is taking bold steps to boost public safety and community development, from funding sex offender tracking to enhancing road safety!

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City Council Reviews 2026 Preliminary Budget Highlighting $6M General Fund Deficit City officials discuss a $6 million general fund deficit in the 2026 preliminary budget.

Kittitas County faces a daunting $6 million budget deficit for 2026, but officials are strategizing to turn the tide with innovative financial solutions.

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Keynan County Board Approves Amendment for Conservation District Funding Board authorizes $40,000 funding amendment for Kitanos Conservation District projects.

Kittitas County is stepping up its game with new amendments aimed at enhancing land development and boosting educational growth!

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Sheriff: Driver with flat sparked multiple fires along I-90 causing closure A driver with a flat tire, driving on a rim, is accused of starting multiple fires along a long stretch of I-90 that forced the closure of the highway outside Cle Elum.

The driver was stopped and was not injured. Full Story: #fox13 #fox13seattle #seattle #washington #cleelum #kittitascounty @fox13seattle.bsky.social www.fox13seattle.com/news/sheriff...

This video shows air attacks on the fire which is burning close to the highway. The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office believes a driver with a flat, driving on a rim, was to blame. #fox13 #fox13seattle #seattle #kittitascounty #wildfire #cleelum #washington #washingtonstate @fox13seattle.bsky.social

Traffic was backed up on I-90 near Cle Elum for more than an hour today after the highway was shut down due to wildfires. #washington #kittitascounty #cleelum #wildfires #washingtonstate @fox13seattle.bsky.social

“Fire on the Horizon”
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“Nature’s Fireworks”

So much better than the noisy, smoke filled displays. This was a perfect way to end a relaxing #4thofjuly #sunset #country #photography #shotoniphone #nature #sunsetphotography #landscape #scape #kittitascounty #washington

Residents are on high alert as the Manhunt for Travis Decker now stretches into both Chelan & Kittitas County.

Near Ingalls Creek, one family had to cancel summer plans due to the search. #fox13 #fox13seattle #seattle #chelancounty #kittitascounty @fox13seattle.bsky.social