1 killed in crash on SR 821 south of Ellensburg Sunday
A man died and a woman was life-flighted after their car failed to negotiate a curve on state Route 821 on Sunday.
May 18, 2026Open source
Western Washington Local News
Ellensburg, WA news and local guide
Scan headlines near Ellensburg with source links, statewide coverage, weather, ZIP codes, nearby cities, and local discovery links in one clean NewsSpoiler page.
Regional News
Ellensburg news by local reach
Stories are organized from closest to broadest: city, county, and state.
City
News in Ellensburg
Stories tagged directly to Ellensburg, WA.
Central Washington Dance Academy brings ‘Peter Pan’ to stage
Central Washington Dance Academy will present a ballet performance of “Peter Pan” this weekend at the Morgan Performing Arts Center in Ellensburg.
May 15, 2026Open source
Kittitas County Fair considering bulk ticket discount offer
Fairgoers on the amusement ride Freak Out try to stay composed during last year’s Kittitas County Fair.
May 14, 2026Open source
Tullos, Padjen and Owlsym join Ellensburg UAC
The Ellensburg City Council has appointed Charlotte Tullos, Frederick Padjen and Camber Owlsym to the city’s Utility Advisory Committee.
May 14, 2026Open source
Prep roundup: Ellensburg baseball upsets top-seeded Othello to clinch state berth, reach district title game
Intro rate $1.99This rate will renew automatically at $9.99 after 30 days.
May 10, 2026Open source
Horse dies, rider hospitalized after car crash near Ellensburg
Troopers said the horse and rider stepped into the road before they were hit west of Ellensburg.
May 6, 2026Open source
Local report: Ellensburg's Boast and Magruder, Central teammate Hopper shine at GNAC outdoor track and fiel...
ELLENSBURG — Ellensburg graduate Josh Boast was the high scorer on the men’s side and teammate Elise Hopper ran to wins in the 200- and 400-meters and co...
May 6, 2026Open source
Local report: Pair of Ellensburg graduates honored by GNAC
A pair of former Ellensburg Bulldogs on the opposite ends of their college careers were named GNAC athletes of the week Monday.
May 1, 2026Open source
County
Kittitas County news
Nearby county coverage from communities around Ellensburg.
Kittitas Valley fire commissioners take timeout on picking new interim chief
Fire commissioners for Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue have hit pause on selecting the district’s next interim fire chief.
May 4, 2026Open source
State
Washington news
Statewide coverage connected to Washington.
Environmental cleanup begins after Longview industrial disaster
Two people are confirmed dead, and nine people are missing with no hope of rescue after an industrial disaster at a paper plant in Longview, Washington.
May 30, 2026Open source
What is white liquor? The substance behind the deadly paper mill implosion in Longview
A chemical solution used to turn wood into paper pulp is now at the center of Washington’s deadliest industrial tragedy in modern history. So what is it?
May 30, 2026Open source
Trivia champ, 2 brothers and a helpful grandfather among victims of Longview mill rupture
Crews on Friday recovered the remains of one more victim of a massive chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state, leaving two workers still unacc
May 30, 2026Open source
Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security
SINGAPORE (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies on Saturday that Washington remained committed to the region, but toned down pr...
May 30, 2026Open source
Man who drove 2 Portland women to Washington accused of sexual assault, rape
Jacob Meyer, of Woodland, faces multiple charges after allegedly threatening to kill two women and sexually assaulting one after driving them from a Portland...
May 29, 2026Open source
Community rallies around families impacted by deadly Longview mill disaster: 'Everyone has come together'
From farmer’s market stands, restaurants and coffee shops, Southwest Washington businesses are stepping up for impacted families.
May 29, 2026Open source
Hamilton County, Cincinnati seek federal funding to cap portion of Fort Washington Way
Cincinnati officials are pursuing a $25 million federal grant to cap a portion of Fort Washington Way, a mile-long, eight-lane freeway that runs between The...
May 28, 2026Open source
Chemical implosion kills multiple people at Washington paper mill
A major chemical implosion at the Nippon Dynaware Packaging facility in Longview killed multiple people and injured 10.
May 27, 2026Open source
Washington lawmakers react to deadly chemical rupture at Nippon Dynawave facility in Longview
A ruptured chemical tank at Longview's Nippon Dynawave facility has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.
May 27, 2026Open source
At least 1 dead, 9 missing after chemical implosion at Longview, WA facility
At least one person is dead and nine others are missing after a chemical tank implosion at a facility in Longview, Washington.
May 27, 2026Open source
3 months, 21 dead gray whales: Why so many carcasses are washing up on Pacific shores
Dead, emaciated gray whales have been washing up on Washington state shores at a shocking pace over the last few months.
May 26, 2026Open source
Seattle gas prices soar as Memorial Day weekend travel picks up
According to AAA, the average cost of a gallon of gas in Washington is up to $5.78, the second highest in the country.
May 23, 2026Open source
5 things to do in western Washington this weekend: May 22-25
Take in Seattle's vibrant Folklife Festival or a serene hike in the mountains, and honor fallen military members with Memorial Day tributes this weekend.
May 22, 2026Open source
Woman trapped in mud rescued from rising tide: 'We were racing against time'
Five firefighters rescued a woman trapped in mud in Olympia, Washington, as the tide rose around her.
May 19, 2026Open source
19-year-old dies after South Seattle drive-by shooting, police say
Police said the 19-year-old was shot in the head May 8 and died eight days later at Harborview Medical Center.
May 18, 2026Open source
Population growth is outpacing job growth in downtown Seattle, DSA says
Seattle had the fourth fastest growth rate increase last year among major U.S. cities, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
May 16, 2026Open source
Seattle Aquarium introduce Zweigle the otter, new roommate for Molalla
The Seattle Aquarium has welcomed Zweigle, a one-year-old North American river otter, to his new home alongside 13-year-old Molalla in the aquarium’s river...
May 16, 2026Open source
Watch live: Wenatchee City Council banner display discussion at 4:30 p.m.
The Wenatchee City Council is hosting a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday to discuss the application for signs or public property within the city.
May 15, 2026Open source
City Guide
Explore Ellensburg
News, maps, weather, travel, restaurants, attractions, and nearby places.
Location
Ellensburg is in Kittitas County, Washington.
Region: Western Washington
ZIP Codes
98926
NewsSpoiler API
NewsSpoiler connects local pages with structured news discovery through https://api.newsspoiler.com.
TV Talk: Western Pa. residents appear in Hallmark+, HGTV series
It’s a busy week for locals featured on unscripted shows “House Hunters” and “Mom’s the Bride.” ‘House Hunters&rsqu...
May 30, 2026Open source
Washington Regional announces restructuring plan, will cut 86 jobs
Amidst rising inflation costs, lower reimbursement rates, and shifting state and federal policy, Washington Regional Medical System announced a restructuring...
May 30, 2026Open source
EWU’s Cort Gebbers qualifies for NCAA finals in discus
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Eastern Washington's Cort Gebbers qualified for the NCAA Championships in the discus, placing 11th in the West regional Friday with a...
May 30, 2026Open source
Nick Lewis twirls complete-game gem as WSU holds off Oregon State, 3-2, in NCAA Tournament opener
PULLMAN – Not long after Washington State missed what seemed like a golden opportunity, a chance to balloon a slim lead on Oregon State late in Friday’s...
May 30, 2026Open source
Former leader of federal prosecutors in Spokane criticizes outcome of ICE protest trial, the first of its k...
The push to pursue, charge and later convict three Spokane residents of federal conspiracy against a government officer during a protest is the first-known c...
May 30, 2026Open source
Madison considers taking control of Park Street corridor from the state amid safety concerns
The proposal would transfer portions of Park Street, along with sections of John Nolen Drive, Blair Street, West Washington Avenue and Proudfit-North Shore,...
May 30, 2026Open source
Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cult...
May 30, 2026Open source
A trivia champ, 2 brothers and a helpful grandfather were among victims of Washington tank collapse
Crews have recovered another victim from a massive chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state.
May 30, 2026Open source
Ghanaian mother and child who arrived in US on valid visas to fly home after detainment, lawyers say
A pregnant woman from Ghana and her young son who spent more than a week in a windowless detention room at a Washington airport have been ordered deported an...
May 30, 2026Open source
Coordinates
46.9996320, -120.5162740
Local Time
6:22 AM America/Los_Angeles
County
Kittitas County
Weather near Ellensburg
Local weather data is temporarily unavailable.
Hotels
Find hotel options near Ellensburg for visits, events, and local travel.
Restaurants
Compare dining options, reservations, delivery, and nearby local food stops around Ellensburg.
Attractions
Explore parks, museums, landmarks, and things to do around Ellensburg.
Nearby Places
Nearby cities and regional coverage
Use nearby links to move through the same state and county structure.
More about Ellensburg local news
NewsSpoiler organizes Ellensburg coverage with local headlines, state stories, source links, maps, weather, ZIP codes, nearby cities, travel links, restaurants, and attractions so readers can move naturally through nearby local coverage.
