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Central Washington University and the Rotary Club will host a Community Thanksgiving Dinner on November 26, 2025, in Ellensburg, Washington. The event will take place at the Adult Activity Center, starting at 3 PM local time and ending at 1 AM the following day. This annual celebration aims to foster community spirit during the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Ellensburg Arts Commission announced the 2025 winners of its annual awards honoring local artists and arts supporters. Kara Hunnicutt received the City Arts Treasure Award for her legacy in music education, while Mike McCloskey was recognized with the Arts Advocate Award for his contributions to the Morgan Performing Arts Center. A public ceremony will celebrate the honorees on November 12, 2025.
The City Council of Ellensburg will hold a meeting on October 20, 2025, to discuss municipal matters and receive testimony from citizens. The meeting is part of the council’s ongoing efforts to engage the community in local governance and legal hearings.
Ellensburg will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Reecer Creek Levee on October 20, 2025. The event marks a significant development in local infrastructure aimed at improving community resilience against flooding.
The City of Ellensburg will reconstruct the alley between Main St. and Water St. on October 11, 2025. This initiative aims to enhance waste management and water services in the area, benefiting local residents.
Ellensburg will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 10, 2025, to celebrate new transit and transportation projects. The event will take place at a local bus stop, highlighting the contributions of artists to the community's infrastructure.
The Finance Department in Ellensburg will close from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 9, 2025, for staff training. This closure affects the front counter and all finance department operations during those hours. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly.
The Ellensburg City Council will hold a study session and meeting on October 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM local time. The event will take place in Ellensburg, Washington, and focuses on municipal council matters. Residents are encouraged to attend to engage with local governance.
Ellensburg residents can engage with their city council during the "Coffee With City Council" event on October 4, 2025. The event, scheduled from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM local time, aims to foster community conversation and encourage public participation.
The City of Ellensburg urges residents and businesses to conserve water following a curtailment order from the Washington State Department of Ecology, effective October 6, 2025. The order aims to address critically low water levels in the Yakima River Basin after three years of drought. Although Ellensburg is not directly affected, the city will reduce irrigation at city-owned facilities.