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Press Releases and Public Service Announcements
- Notice of Technical Advisory Committee meetings for Regional Shoreline Master Program update and County Critical Areas Ordinance update. 05/24/2012
- Kittitas County and the Cities of Ellensburg, Cle Elum, and the Town of South Cle Elum are participating in a multi-year process to develop a regional Shoreline Master Program (SMP). In conjunction with the regional SMP update, Kittitas County has initiated an update to its Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO). One component of these update processes is formation of a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to help focus technical discussions and identify key technical and policy issues associated with the SMP and CAO updates.
- Second Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary student diagnosed with whooping cough 05/22/2012
- A second student at Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary School has been diagnosed with pertussis, or whooping cough. There are now eleven confirmed cases of pertussis this year in Kittitas County. In addition to the confirmed cases, there are seventeen probable cases of pertussis for a total of twenty-eight cases.
- Kittitas County 2013 Law and Justice Grants Available 05/21/2012
- The Kittitas County Law and Justice Council is offering mini grants to organizations with community programs that support the law and justice system.
- County Awards Historical Society $5,000 Grant 05/18/2012
- Kittitas County Commissioners recently awarded a $5000 grant from county lodging tax funds to the Kittitas County Historical Society to help purchase new, permanent displays for the Rollinger Rock Collection. The grant was announced Wednesday evening by Commissioner Paul Jewell at an award ceremony during the Historical Museum's Open House event. "We are extremely pleased that the Rollinger Rock Collection has found a permanent home at the Kittitas County Historical Museum," Jewell said. "The collection will now be enjoyed in perpetuity and these funds are being made available to the Historical Society to make certain that happens."
- Sign-Up Day for Senior Citizen/Disabled Persons Property Tax Exemptions 05/17/2012
- Kittitas County Assessor, Marsha Weyand, announces that she and office personnel will be onsite at the Upper Kittitas County Senior Citizen Center on June 6th, 2012 from 10:00 to noon and after the lunch hour from 1:00 to 2:00. They will be there for a sign-up day to help seniors, disabled persons, and veterans with a 100% service-connected disability in need of property tax assistance apply for a new property tax exemption on their residence or to renew their annual application. Office personnel will help fill out the applications and answer any questions about the program.
- Flood Control Zone District Public Outreach Program Continues 05/11/2012
- Kittitas County has held three of five public meetings at different locations in the County to discuss the proposed county-wide Flood Control Zone District. Two meetings remain, both beginning at 6:00 pm at the Easton Library on May 16th and the Kittitas City Hall on June 6th. The Public Works Department is hosting these public meetings which are open to anyone interested in learning about this proposal. The open houses will consist of a presentation on the benefits and proposed activities of a Flood Control Zone District followed by a short question and answer session.
- Notice of Technical Advisory Committee meetings for Regional Shoreline Master Program update and County Critical Areas Ordinance update. 04/25/2012
- Kittitas County and the Cities of Ellensburg, Cle Elum, and the Town of South Cle Elum are participating in a multi-year process to develop a regional Shoreline Master Program (SMP). In conjunction with the regional SMP update, Kittitas County has initiated an update to its Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO). One component of these update processes is formation of a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to help focus technical discussions and identify key technical and policy issues associated with the SMP and CAO updates.
- Minor Flooding Predicted on Yakima River 04/23/2012
- The National Weather Service is predicting minor flooding on the Yakima River and small streams this week.
- Kittitas County is Changing to Annual Property Valuations 04/03/2012
- Marsha Weyand, Kittitas County Assessor, is working hard to bring your community fair and equitable property valuations and provide taxpayers the quality service they deserve.
Property valuations in Kittitas County will be able to reflect changes in the market more quickly beginning in 2013. The Kittitas County Assessor’s Office will be moving from a four-year valuation cycle to an annual valuation cycle starting in 2013 for taxes payable in 2014.
- Seven confirmed pertussis cases identified in Kittitas County 03/23/2012
- There are now seven confirmed cases of pertussis this year in Kittitas County. In addition to the confirmed cases, there are 11 probable cases of pertussis for a total of 18 cases. Some of the previous probable cases have been confirmed due to clinical diagnoses and being linked to a laboratory-confirmed case.
- Cle Elum/Roslyn Schools Evacuated after Bomb Threat 02/28/2012
- Sheriff's Office responding to Cle Elum/Roslyn Schools after bomb threat.
- Update: Cle Elum/Roslyn Schools Evacuated after Bomb Threat 02/28/2012
- Sheriff's Office responding to Cle Elum/Roslyn Schools after bomb threat.
- Official Payments Maintenance March 2012 02/26/2012
- Official Payments Maintenance Windows for March 2012
- Introduction of Reports Server 02/22/2012
- The Kittitas County Treasurer’s Office is excited to be introducing the new Reports Server beginning March 2012.
- Barnes Road closed due to damage from water 02/22/2012
- Ice blocking a ditch along Barnes road caused moving water to washout part of the roadway.
- Flood Control Zone District Public Outreach Program Set to Begin 02/21/2012
- Kittitas County has announced five public meetings at different locations in the County to discuss the proposed county-wide Flood Control Zone District. The Public Works Department will host these public meetings which are open to anyone interested in learning about this proposal. The same information will be presented at all five locations. All meetings will start at 6:00 p.m. and be held at:
Ellensburg City Hall on 2/23
Centennial Center in Cle Elum on 3/14
Teanaway Grange on 4/25
Easton High School Library on 5/16
Kittitas City Hall on 6/6
- 2012 Property Taxes 02/21/2012
- The 2012 Tax Roll is now certified. Payments for these taxes are currently being accepted by mail, on our website, or in person at the Treasurer's Office.
- Public Health Department Seeks Feedback on Administrative Policy 02/01/2012
- The Kittitas County Public Health Department (KCPHD) will be holding two community forums to receive public input and comments on a potable water administrative policy update regarding environmental health requirements for recommending subdivision approval.
- Official Payments Maintenance February 2012 01/27/2012
- Official Payments Maintenance Windows for February 2012
- Kittitas County Television Improvement District #1 01/27/2012
- Beginning in 2012, the Kittitas County TV Improvement District will reconvene operations according to Resolution #2011-2.
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