🌱 Ellensburg Jack in the Box faces lawsuit over manager’s prior criminal history
Ellensburg, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Ellensburg! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Ellensburg Jack in the Box faces lawsuit over manager’s prior criminal history
- Why an Ellensburg Fred Meyer iPad theft led to prison time
- Ellensburg community gathers this week to remember Gust “Gus” Mandelas
Also on today's calendar: Spring Girls Night Out and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Very windy; cooler, a.m. rain, with a high of 58 and low of 42 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and windy, temps: high: 61, low: 40.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former restaurant employee files lawsuit against attacker, Jack in the Box (dailyrecordnews.com) — An Ellensburg fast-food worker has filed a civil lawsuit in Kittitas County Superior Court over a 2024 sexual assault by her manager at the local Jack in the Box, following his criminal conviction and lengthy prison sentence. The suit argues the company failed to properly vet, train, and supervise the manager, and seeks compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and emotional harm. 
• Stolen iPads lead to 17-month jail sentence (dailyrecordnews.com) — A man has been sentenced to 17 months in jail for stealing three iPads from the Ellensburg Fred Meyer, after pleading guilty in Kittitas County Superior Court. The case was coordinated with related theft and drug-fueled crime cases in King County, and the judge credited his recent treatment progress while still imposing the recommended sentence.
• Gust G. ‘Gus' Mandelas (columbiabasinherald.com) — Ellensburg residents are invited to honor Gust “Gus” Mandelas, who was born in Ellensburg and whose rosary and funeral Mass will be held this week at Johnston & Williams and St. Andrew’s Catholic Church. The longtime plumber, family man, and devoted dog owner will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery, with a reception to follow at the parish hall.
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★ Featured events ★
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Spring Girls Night Out 2026
Ellensburg Downtown Association, 109 E 3rd Ave #1, Ellensburg
3:00 pm
Thursday April 23
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Other local events
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Spring Fresh Sheet at The Pearl Bar & Grill
Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce 402 N. Pearl St. -
Upsidedown Wine's Happy Hour!
Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce Upsidedown Wine 205 E 1st St Cle Elum, WA -
Girls Night Out
Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce 114 E 3rd Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
3:00 pm -
Spring Girls Night Out
Ellensburg Downtown Association , 109 E 3rd Ave #1 , Ellensburg
3:00 pm -
SACRED WOMB HEALING SERIES: UNSILENCING THE SILENCE
Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce 114 E 3rd Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
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Kittitas Scrubs Camp
Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce 114 E 3rd Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926 -
Spring Fresh Sheet at The Pearl Bar & Grill
Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce 402 N. Pearl St.
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
📣 Ellensburg Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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UKC Woodworking Club
Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce UKC Senior Center 719 E. Third St. Cle Elum, WA 98922
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Earth Day Craft & Plant
Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce Dru Bru - Snoqualmie Pass 10 Pass Life Way #3 Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068
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Wine-Charm Wednesday! - Cornerstone Italian Kitchen
Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce Cornerstone Italian Kitchen & The Dirty Olive 307 E 5th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
11:00 am -
Toddler Story Time
Ellensburg Public Library , 209 N Ruby St , Ellensburg
11:15 am
Wednesday April 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member, Petsense in Ellensburg. Apply here.
- Central Washington University posted a job opening for Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3 in Ellensburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellensburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kittitas
- Prep roundup: East Valley, Selah softball split doubleheader, remain tied for first in CWAC (yakimaherald.com)
Selah
- Lightcurve donates $10,000 each to Selah, Ellensburg downtown groups to boost businesses (kimatv.com)
- Dept of Ecology looking for long term solutions to East Selah PFAs problem (kimatv.com)
- How To Enjoy Half-Price Barbecue At Selah Mining Company (newstalkkit.com)
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