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City of Ellensburg
Published September 22Umptanum Road Down to Single Lane on 9/23/26
On September 23, 2026, Umptanum Rd. will be reduced to single lane traffic.
City of Ellensburg
Published 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.
City of Ellensburg
Published 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.
City of Ellensburg
Published September 14City Launches New Historic Landmarks Story Map
Take a self-guided tour of Ellensburg’s historic districts with the new story map.
City of Ellensburg
Published September 14Road Closure: Pearl Street Between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue Starting 9/20
The closure is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Sunday, September 27, and is expected to reopen by 10 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2026.
City of Ellensburg
Published September 14City Council Meeting on September 21, 2026
Attend the meeting in person at City Hall or virtually.
City of Ellensburg
Published September 08Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update: Chapter 2 Open Public Comment Period
Review and comment on the proposed Chapter 2 of the Comprehensive Plan
City of Ellensburg
Published September 02We’re hiring - a new job opportunity has been posted for PT Recreation Leader (maintenance lead)
We’re hiring - a new job opportunity has been posted for a Part-time Recreation Leader Maintenance Lead.
City of Ellensburg
Published September 02Review The Draft Urban Forest Management Plan & Provide Feedback
Provide feedback by 5 p.m. on September 14, 2026.
Is Outlook down? Thousands report outage across the nation
This story will be updated as more information becomes available. For the latest information, see UPDATE section in bold. More than 6,000 users have reported an outage for the Microsoft email service Outlook, according the the user-monitoring site Downdetector. Those affected by…
City of Ellensburg
Published August 27Take The 2026 Stormwater Community Survey
Share your thoughts about stormwater, local water quality, and the City’s Stormwater Program.
City of Ellensburg
Published August 27City Launches Summer Water Conservation Campaign
Sign the pledge to let your lawn go blonde this summer!