Ellensburg
A city in Kittitas County, Washington — population 21,576 as of 2020.
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News in Ellensburg
City of Ellensburg
October 1Ellensburg Arts Commission Honors Jeannie Johnson and Renee Fyall with 2026 Arts Awards
The recipients will be recognized at an awards ceremony on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Valo Cellars from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Creatives & Arts
City of Ellensburg
October 2Alley Work For Communication Lines
The alley work will take place on weekends from October 3-December 3, 2026.
Transportation
City of Ellensburg
October 1City Council Study Session & Meeting on October 5, 2026
Attend the meeting in person at City Hall or virtually.
Government & Civic
City of Ellensburg
September 22Umptanum Road Down to Single Lane on 9/23/26
On September 23, 2026, Umptanum Rd. will be reduced to single lane traffic.
Transportation
City of Ellensburg
September 20Water Main Break Update: 9/20/26 2:41 Repaired
UPDATE: 2:41 PM The main water break has been repaired, and all service has been restored. Water Main Break: LOCATION: In alley between 2nd and 3rd, West of Maple St.
Public Safety
City of Ellensburg
September 15Traffic Advisory: University Way Tree Removal On September 21
The tree removal on University Way, just east of Alder Street, may cause brief eastbound delays.
TransportationIn and around Ellensburg
See & do
+79 more on the mapEat, drink & stay
- [ The Tap Room ] at Iron Horse Brewery
- 1201 Bagels1201 S Canyon Rd
- Apd Lodging Llc
- Black Hall
- 1201 Bagels1201 S Canyon Rd
Shops & services
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Ellensburg by the numbers
- Area
- 8.32 sq mi (21.55 km²), 0.11 sq mi water
- Median age
- 25
- Households
- 8,972
- Persons per household
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $55,438
- Median house value
- $404,100
- Office
- MAYOR
- Address
- 501 N ANDERSON ST, ELLENSBURG, WA 98926