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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
Public Notice Kittitas County, Ellensburg, WA
Notice of public hearing to consider the Exercise of Condemnation Authority under RCW 8.08.010 for the Acquisition of Right of Way and a Temporary Construction Easement for Flood Mitigation on Whiskey Creek, RE Parcel Numbers 962710 and 962712
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners in the Commissioner’s Auditorium, 205 West 5th Ave, Room 109, Kittitas County Courthouse, Ellensburg WA, on October 21st, 2025, at 2pm.
The purpose of the public hearing is to consider the Exercise of Condemnation Authority Under RCW 8.08.010 for the Acquisition of Right of Way and a Temporary Construction Easement for Flood Mitigation on Whiskey Creek. Negotiations to acquire portions of the property described below have reached an impasse and Kittitas County is preparing to submit to the State a request for acquisition of this property and/or property rights through a condemnation action. This is done to ensure that the rights of the individual property owner and the rights of all the taxpayers of the state are equally protected.
Assessed Owner: Michael W. Pearson Property Address: 2112 Reecer Creek Rd, Ellensburg, WA Tax Parcel Number: 962710 Brief Legal Description: Acres 2.97; SEC 27, TWP 18, RGE 18; Pearson Short Plat 81-04, PTN Lot 1 (Parcel 1A, B44/P150-151)
Assessed Owner: Pearson, David T Property Address: Reecer Creek Rd, Ellensburg, WA Tax Parcel Number: 962712 Brief Legal Description: ACRES 22.89; SEC 27, TWP 18, RGE 18; PEARSON SHORT PLAT 81-04, PTN LOT 1 (PARCEL 1C, B44/P150-151)
For more information contact Public Works at publicworks@co.kittitas.wa.us or (509) 962-7523
For more information, contact Public Works
Anyone with an interest in this matter is urged to attend said hearing where all testimony will be taken. Written comments may be received at 205 W 5th Ave. STE 108, Ellensburg, WA 98926 at or prior to the hearing. Kittitas County complies with all ADA requirements.
Public Hearing Exhibit 190 KB
Published: Daily Record: 09/18/2025; 09/25/2025North Kittitas County Tribune: 09/18/2025; 09/25/2025
Posted: 9/18/2025, Closes: 10/21/2025
