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The City of Ellensburg updates its Central Transit Strategic Plan and seeks resident input through a survey. The survey, available in English and Spanish, closes on September 26, 2025, and takes about ten minutes to complete. Residents can access the survey at www.ellensburgwa.gov/transitsurvey.
The Water Street Overlay Project in Ellensburg, Washington, is set to begin on August 22, 2025, with activities scheduled until August 26, 2025. This project will focus on enhancing outdoor activities and local attractions, with a special emphasis on weather conditions and materials like methyl methacrylate.
The City of Ellensburg will host “Coffee With City Council” on September 10, allowing residents to engage with local officials. This event aims to foster community involvement and address municipal concerns.
The Ellensburg City Council will hold a meeting on August 18, 2025, at 7 PM local time to discuss various municipal issues. The event will include public testimony and is expected to address legal hearings relevant to community interests.
Ellensburg officials will conduct a community survey on parks, recreation, and sustainable funding on August 18, 2025. The survey aims to gather public input to enhance local green spaces and recreational facilities. Residents are encouraged to participate to help shape future investment strategies.
The City of Ellensburg will host a Farmers Market event from August 14 to August 16, 2025, focusing on sustainability and community engagement. Local officials and organizations, including Bolton & Menk, aim to promote environmental services and enhance downtown attractions.
Ellensburg will host two Community Conversation Workshops on August 20 and September 6, 2025, to discuss amendments to Chapter 9 of its Comprehensive Plan regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Participants will gather their viewpoints to inform a follow-up Common Ground Workshop on October 4, 2025.
The City of Ellensburg will host two Community Conversation Workshops on August 20 and September 6, 2025, to discuss an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The workshops aim to gather diverse community viewpoints and prepare for a follow-up Common Ground Workshop on October 4, 2025.
The Water Street Overlay Project in Ellensburg, Washington, received an update on August 8, 2025, regarding its progress. The project, which focuses on public works and utility improvements, has implemented traffic cones to facilitate safety during construction. Local officials emphasize the importance of these upgrades for community infrastructure.
The Ellensburg Police Department will host the "Cop on Top" event on August 15, 2025, at Fred Meyer to raise funds for local Special Olympic athletes. The event features raffles, goodie bags for kids, and backpacks for the first 150 attendees. All proceeds will support local athletes.