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Posted on: September 28, 2023

Alley Closure 10/2-10/5

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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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Posted on: September 22, 2023

Apply To EPD's Reserve Officer Program

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The Ellensburg Police Department is looking for qualified people to become Reserve Police Officers. Applications are due October 18, 2023. You can pick up your application at the Ellensburg Police Department, 100 N. Pearl St., or apply online. If you have...

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City of Ellensburg News Feed
Posted on: September 22, 2023

Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month 2023

Proclamation

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.

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Posted on: September 18, 2023

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

Reed Park

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...

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Posted on: September 13, 2023

Night Road Closures On Wildcat Way & Main Street

Construction sign

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

Night road work is scheduled for Wildcat Way between University Way and 18th Avenue, starting Sept. 18. The contractor will perform roadway grinding, full depth pavement re...

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City of Ellensburg News Feed
Posted on: September 8, 2023

Join The Ellensburg Police Department's Citizen's Academy

Ellensburg Police Department building exterior

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...

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City of Ellensburg News Feed
Posted on: September 7, 2023

Electric Pole Inspections Throughout City

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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...

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Posted on: August 22, 2023

Street Tree Inventory Project

street tree on a planter strip

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...

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Posted on: August 11, 2023

Tree Care: When To Water In Summer

Trees

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...
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Posted on: May 31, 2023

Building Code Cycle Changes

Application

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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