Alley Closure 10/2-10/5

The alley between First Avenue/Second Avenue and Alder Street/Maple Street will be closed October 2-5 for a sewer line repair. Contact Public Works at (509) 962-7230 with questions.

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Apply To EPD's Reserve Officer Program

Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month 2023

The Ellensburg City Council has issued a proclamation designating September 15-October 15, 2023 as Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month in Ellensburg. Read the proclamation and celebrate this observance.

Clarification on Craig Avenue Fire Lane and Future Reed Park Master Plan

City of Ellensburg Provides Clarification on Craig Avenue Fire Lane and Future Reed Park Master Plan Update

ELLENSBURG, Wash. — To highlight several facts about recent concerns related to City of Ellensburg actions that impact parking and traffic...

Night Road Closures On Wildcat Way & Main Street

The Main Street and Wildcat Way overlay project work continues next week. 

Join The Ellensburg Police Department's Citizen's Academy

The Citizen’ s Academy is an Ellensburg Police Department program that provides an insightful look at the job of an Ellensburg Police Officer. The dates of the academy are October 10, 17, 24, 28, November 7, and 14.

The program is open to residen...

Electric Pole Inspections Throughout City

The City’s contractor will conduct electric pole inspections for the next three weeks throughout the City. The City hired a pole testing and treating company to test all 2,200+ poles in the system to make sure they are functional and safe. The c...

Street Tree Inventory Project

The City has contracted with the consulting firm DCG|Watershed to conduct a citywide street tree inventory. Their professional arborists will be inspecting and mapping existing trees within the rights-of-way along City streets. The arborists will be gathe...

Tree Care: When To Water In Summer

Summer is a great time to kick back, relax and enjoy some shade under a tree. But this month can be hard on trees and they can use our help. Watering your trees properly is one of the best ways to keep them healthy and stress free.

When to Water

• During a su...

Building Code Cycle Changes

The 2018 Washington State Building Code Cycle expires March 14, 2024. The City of Ellensburg will adopt the 2021 IRC, IBC, UPC, IFC, IEBC, IMC, IPMC code on March 15, 2024.

Please see the attached guidance document for more information.

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