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Rise and shine, Kittitas County!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: The best cinnamon roll in Washington, Spreefest, and Fiddler on the Roof + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Kittitas County protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Beloved Kittitas County institution: A recent feature crowns Cle Elum’s Cottage Cafe & Fireside Lounge for the best cinnamon roll in Washington, praising its giant swirls, cozy diner vibe, bottomless coffee, and all-day breakfast — see what’s on the menu.
Next phase of broadband buildout: Lightcurve has opened fiber in Centralia and Chehalis, with construction starting in Kittitas County’s Thorp and Edgemont, bringing up to 2 gigabit speeds to 400 homes and businesses — see where service is expanding.
Costs rise for local care: Ellensburg signed a contract with Yakima Humane Society to run the animal shelter, a 31.35 percent increase that includes $112,875 for administration and continues a partnership since 2002 — learn what’s in the agreement.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Wing night, solved: When the craving hits, Wing Central keeps it simple: crisp wings, 14 debate-worthy sauces, and a tap list that can turn “just one” into catching up with friends. If you’re branching out, their offbeat burgers make a solid Plan B.
Smooth-skin lifesaver: Sugared Beauty Bar keeps it simple with sugar, water, and lemon, and your skin notices. Quick sugaring, tidy brows or lashes, plus gentle aftercare help prevent ingrowns between visits. A low-fuss midweek reset that leaves you smooth without the drama.
All-weather tee time: With aboutGOLF simulators and 100+ virtual courses, The Cle Elum Back 9 keeps your game alive in snow, rain, or sun. Swing, laugh, and play at your pace… a relaxed spot to stay sharp and see friends without loading the trunk.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🧢 Billed + Brimmed Hat Branding Workshop @ Ellensburg Central Square | Tuesday (3/3) at 2:30 AM – Downstairs in the Fitterer building, Lindsey from Blonde Dog 509 shows you how to burn a design into a billed or brimmed hat, then sets you loose at the hat bar to snag hats, bands, and feathers. Sanctioned hat burning, and a lid you’ll wear.
📖 Toddler Story Time @ Ellensburg Public Library | Wednesday (3/4) at 11:15 AM – Consider this your sanity saver. Toddler Story Time dishes out bite-size stories, cheerful songs, and wiggle-friendly activities for the 1-to-3 crowd, while you soak up the joy, the chaos, and maybe three minutes of uninterrupted adult eye contact.
🎻 EHS Winter Musical 2026: Fiddler on the Roof @ Morgan Performing Arts Center | Thursday (3/5) at 7:00 PM – Winter calls for a warm classic, so EHS brings Fiddler on the Roof to Morgan Performing Arts Center with a live student orchestra, strong voices, and tunes you still hum. Come for tradition and laughs, stay for goosebumps, proud-parent selfies, and friendly ticket prices.
🎉 Unify Night: First Friday Art Walk @ Nuwave Gallery | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – First Friday’s art walk gets glow-up with wine and beer, acoustic sets, a collaborative mural you can legally draw on, and a raffle and silent auction from Erin Oostra, all to fund downtown murals. Bring kids, come as you are, and your bar tab helps.
🎉 Spreefest @ The Summit at Snoqualmie | Saturday (3/7) at 8:30 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to trade chores for chairlifts, Spreefest is Outdoors For All’s biggest winter fundraiser, getting kids and adults with disabilities outside, and us feeling useful. Think laps with friends, silly challenges, hot drinks, and smugly earned après.
🍴 2026 Central Washington Chapter Annual Banquet @ Kittitas Valley Event Center | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – Banquet season in Ellensburg calls for clean boots and bigger bids. Teanaway Hall hosts raffles, games, and a lively live auction, all backing Mule Deer Foundation habitat work in Central WA. Eat well, outbid your buddy, and feel smug about saving migration corridors.
🎺 CWU Wind Ensemble Concert @ Jerilyn S. McIntyre Music Building | Sunday (3/8) at 4:00 PM – Trade your afternoon errands for a seat on campus, and let the CWU Wind Ensemble remind you why live music still beats playlists. Expect crisp horns, soaring woodwinds, and that goosebump moment you can’t get at Safeway, here in Ellensburg.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Kittitas County report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 56°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 2 to 6 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 52°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 28%
A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 2 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
This house is wild
This Olson Kundig custom in Tumble Creek at Suncadia frames the Cascade Mountains with floor-to-ceiling glass and a warm mix of natural wood, polished concrete, and blackened steel. An open plan flows to a covered terrace and pool with spa. 4 fireplaces, an elevator, and a heated 3-car garage meet clubhouse, golf, and dining.
Take a peek inside →
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