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In today's newsletter:
- How and where Ellensburg residents can pay October property taxes.
- Deputies confront alleged squatter in a vacant rural Ellensburg home.
Also on today's calendar: Ellensburg AAC Activity: Shuffleboard and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A shower; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 68 and low of 46 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 42.
- Thursday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Tax payments can be made in Upper County (dailyrecordnews.com) — Ellensburg property owners have several ways to pay their October property taxes, including in-person service at the Kittitas County Courthouse and a drive-up drop box downtown. You can also pay online, by phone, or by mail, but be aware of added processing fees for electronic payments and make sure to include your account details with any mailed checks.
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• Woman Arrested For Allegedly Squatting Inside Vacant Ellensburg Home (talk1067.com) — Deputies recently arrested a woman from Ellensburg after she was allegedly found squatting in a vacant rural home near Reecer Creek Road. A neighbor and property manager alerted authorities, leading to a perimeter, brief standoff, and eventual surrender, with the suspect's dog turned over to animal control and her vehicle impounded.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ellensburg
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★ Featured events ★
- Ellensburg AAC Activity: Morning Exercise →
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8:05 am
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Ellensburg AAC Activity: Shuffleboard →
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9:00 am - Ellensburg AAC Activity: Table Tennis →
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9:00 am - Ellensburg AAC Activity: Table Pool →
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9:00 am - Ellensburg AAC Activity: Darts →
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9:00 am - Storytime →
209 N. Ruby Street, Ellensburg
10:15 am - Ellensburg AAC Activity: Yoga →
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12:00 pm - Ellensburg AAC Activity: Mexican Train →
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1:00 pm - Ellensburg AAC Activity: Intermediate Line Dancing →
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1:00 pm - Volleyball vs. Selah @ Home
Ellensburg School District Ellensburg, WA 98926
4:00 pm - Stormwater Standards Workshop →
Hal Holmes Community Center, 209 N. Ruby St., Ellensburg
6:00 pm - The Hammer Deaf Expo @ Washington 2026! →
Central Washington University, 400 East University Way, Ellensburg
9:00 am
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is an emergency vehicle on I-90 W reported...
There is an emergency vehicle on I-90 W reported at 12:05 PM. "Roadside assistance in progress" (Nextdoor )
- IHOP posted a job opening for Cook in Ellensburg. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Groomer, Petsense in Ellensburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellensburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Yakima
- 812 W Walnut St #812, Yakima, WA 98902 (zillow.com)
- Yakima police investigating homicide after 53-year-old man found shot dead (nbcrightnow.com)
- 2.6 magnitude earthquake felt near WA's Mount Adams (fox13seattle.com)
Ok Ellensburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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