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12/25/2025

Christmas Eve in Ellensburg hits different.

Same streets.
Same cold air.
Different generations.

What’s one Christmas Eve memory in this town you’ll never forget?

10/31/2025

Big sale at the Bargain Shop on 5th and Pearl

07/14/2025

* RED FLAG WARNING* has been issued until 11 PM tonight. Hot, dry and gusty conditions will allow for the potential of high fire danger potential throughout the day.

07/02/2025

Big News for the Future of Tourism in Kittitas County!

We’re excited to unveil the 10-Year Kittitas County Tourism Strategic Plan—a roadmap built from local input to guide how we grow, invest in, and celebrate tourism across our communities.

🌲 More recreation
🍷 Stronger agritourism
🎉 Bigger events
🏨 Year-round visitors
🛠️ Local jobs + quality of life

Whether you’re a small business, nonprofit, or civic leader—this plan is for you.

Digital Stats to showcase:
Central Washington Outdoors page had 281,111 views and Instagram had 43,420 views. This is the total number of times any of our content was viewed (includes repeat views) in the last 90 days.

View the Summary & Get Involved: www.kittitascountychamber.com/assets/pdf/Kittitas+County+Tourism+Strategic+Plan

📍 Let’s shape the future of tourism—together.

This project is funded in part by the Kittitas County Lodging Tax Committee.

06/25/2025

06/24/2025

👣 Walk Through Ellensburg’s Past – For Free! 🏛️

Join the Kittitas County Historical Museum for a FREE Guided History Walking Tour led by local historian Mike McCloskey! Explore downtown Ellensburg while learning about the people, places, and events that shaped our community.

📅 Saturday, June 21
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Starts at the Museum: 114 E 3rd Ave, Ellensburg
💬 Family-friendly, relaxed pace, and full of fascinating stories!

🎟️ Space is limited — reserve your free spot now:
👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kittitascountyhistoricalsocietyinc/1656111

Bring a friend, wear comfy shoes, and get ready to discover the stories hiding in plain sight! 🕵️‍♀️🕰️

06/18/2025

🚓 Touch A Truck is back! 🚒

Come join us at the City of Ellensburg’s Touch A Truck event on Wednesday, June 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Rotary Park (1200 W. 5th Ave.)!

👶🚗 Be sure to stop by and say hello to your favorite car seat gals — we’ll be there ready to answer questions, share safety tips, and have some fun!

📍 Getting there:
Please use 5th Avenue to access the park.
🚧 Reminder: There will be road closures on 1st Ave. from Dennis St. to Lincoln St. and on Lincoln St. from 1st Ave. to 3rd Ave. due to the Anderson Road Sewer project.

We hope to see you there for a fun and educational day with vehicles, safety, and community fun! 🚓👷‍♀️🛻

06/17/2025

Three candidates are on the ballot for the Hospital District No. 1 Commissioner Position No. 1, but only two remain in the running.