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	Kittitas County, Washington WA, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
		Kittitas County is one of 39 counties in Washington.
		The county is in the Ellensburg metro area.The estimated population in 2004 was 35,721.
		This was an increase of 7.07% from the 2000 census.
	www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=23027 (492 words)

	Kittitas County, Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kittitas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington.
		In the county, the population was spread out with 20.60% under the age of 18, 21.60% from 18 to 24, 24.60% from 25 to 44, 21.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.60% who were 65 years of age or older.
		The median income for a household in the county was $32,546, and the median income for a family was $46,057.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kittitas_County,_Washington (455 words)

	95-1-0009: ELLENSBURG V. KITTITAS COUNTY; FINAL DECISION AND ORDER
		The subdivision, rezone, capital improvements, and governmental service decision of all County governmental jurisdictions should be directed by their projected share of growth and should be in proportion to that projected share of growth.
		The County has a range of discretion in making this determination and the extent of any particular designation may vary from county to county depending on the level of protection above the minimum requirement they choose to grant the industry, but the baseline test is always whether the land is commercially significant over the long-term.
		County Commissioners, as the legislative body of the County, are the only ones in a position to evaluate all the competing factors.
	www.gmhb.wa.gov /eastern/decisions/1995/61-09cityofellensburg,fdo,05-07-96.htm (7233 words)

	HistoryLink Essay: Kittitas County -- Thumbnail History
		Kittitas County, located at the center of Washington between the Cascade Mountains and the Columbia River, was part of the land ceded by the Yakama Tribe in 1855.
		The future Kittitas County was part of the ceded land, along with the present Chelan, Yakima, Franklin, Adams, and large portions of Douglas and Klickitat counties, about one-fourth of the present state of Washington.
		For farmers in the Kittitas Valley, the key to this transformation from wilderness to village was irrigation.
	www.historylink.org /essays/output.cfm?file_id=7484 (3284 words)

	Kittitas County growers oppose quarantine
		Kittitas County orchardists are asking Washington States officials to develop new rules for quarantine standards--rules that could have far-reaching effect.
		Kittitas County is estimated to have about 1,000 to 1,200 acres of apples, representing a farm-gate value of around $6 million.
		During the March hearing, Kittitas County apple growers and two Selah fruit-packing houses testified, urging state officials to modify the proposed quarantine boundaries, update quarantine rules, and designate Kittitas County as an "area of low pest prevalence," a standard recently approved by the North American Plant Protection Organization.
	www.goodfruit.com /exc/amh.html (1055 words)

	Kittitas County Website Disclaimer
		Kittitas County places links of other state agencies, organizations and other entities as a service to consumers for informational purposes only.
		Kittitas County recognizes that "external content"--content that is provided by entities that are not part of government--may be placed upon this publicly accessible website operated by Kittitas County.
		Kittitas County does not intend that this website be an open public forum, and external content on pages operated by Kittitas County will be permitted at the sole discretion of Kittitas County.
	www.co.kittitas.wa.us /disclaimer.asp (620 words)

	Fruit From Washington - Kittitas County History
		The Kittitas County is situated between Chelan and Douglas Counties to the north with their famous apple growing regions and Yakima County to the south which is also renowned for fruit production.
		The southeastern hillside area of the Kittitas Valley where successful orchards were established, was known as Edgemont-Thrall and the far southeastern corner of the valley was Badger Pocket.
		According to the 1997 Census of Agriculture, Kittitas County land in orchards consisted of 1,265 acres in 1992 and 2,204 acres in 1997.
	www.fruitfromwashington.com /History/kittitas.htm (1232 words)

	Washington State Business and Project Development
		Kittitas County is located 100 miles east of Seattle across the Cascade Range in the geographical center of the state.
		It is bounded to the north by Chelan County, to the south by Yakima County, and to the east by Grant County.
		Over one-half of the county consists of timbered mountainous land, and one-third is steep, rough, broken land usually in association with shallow soil with rock outcrops and scabland (very shallow and stony areas) suitable only for grazing.
	www.choosewashington.com /counties/Detail.asp?county_id=51 (282 words)

	Kittitas County Departments
		We serve all of Kittitas County excluding the city of Ellensburg.
		Kittitas County Maintenance maintains the physical structures of the county and supports staff with all facility based issues.
		The Sheriff's Office is responsible for the safety of the citizens of Kittitas County.
	www.co.kittitas.wa.us /departments.asp (405 words)

	Washington State Archives Central Branch: Kittitas County/Municipality Holdings
		Located in the center of Washington State between the Cascade Mountains and the Columbia River, Kittitas County was formed in 1883 from a portion of Yakima County with the county seat located continuously at Ellensburg.
		The county currently depends on a diversified agricultural base along with lumbering and Central Washington University, located at Ellensburg, for its economic means.
		The office of County Assessor was created by the Territorial Assembly in 1854, and though abolished in some counties in 1925, was restored to all counties by the State Legislature in 1937.
	www.cwu.edu /~archives/kittitas.htm (3016 words)

	NACo
		Several counties in the Tampa Bay area may need to use phone books so that some of their voters can reach the ballot box.
		Counties across the country are taking advantage of a nationally-sponsored program that helps counties mount employee art exhibits and boost morale at the same time.
		This guide will help county officials understand what NIMS is and the role counties play in planning to prepare for and respond to emergencies of any type and of any scale.
	naco.org /Template.cfm?.../counties/citiescounty.cfm&countyid=53037 (256 words)

	HistoryLink Essay: Kittitas County is established on November 24, 1883.
		The northern end of the county had more settlers and therefore more taxable property. Residents of the northern area were loathe to see their tax dollars heading south.
		The question of whether or not the county seat should be moved from Yakima City to Ellensburg was key to the 1880 election. George Taylor of Selah ran as the Democratic candidate for the state legislature, and Ellensburg founder John Shoudy (1842-1901) ran as the Republican candidate.
		As An Illustrated History of Klickitat, Yakima and Kittitas Counties, published in 1904, explained, “The mother county was vigilant to protect her every interest, but as the bill was a liberal one and fair to the old county in every respect, there was no cause for a fight” (p.
	www.historylink.org /essays/output.cfm?file_id=7488 (584 words)

	Kittitas County absentee ballots start flowing in - The Daily Record - MSNBC.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Nearly a third of the active, registered voters in Kittitas County have already voted, though the general election is still four days off, set for Nov. 7.
		County election officials said voters using absentee ballots for Tuesdays election have turned in 5,392 ballots to the county Auditors Office as of Thursday afternoon, amounting to 29.3 percent of the active, registered voters in the county which total 18,247.
		This shows the continuing popularity of the absentee ballot among county voters and its importance; more than 71 percent of the voters are using them this time around, Pettit said.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/15551297 (520 words)

	Kittitas County Website Privacy Notice
		The information we automatically collect or store is logged and used by Kittitas County only to improve the content of our web services and to help us understand how people are using our services.
		Kittitas County analyzes the web site logs to determine how our web site is being used, so we may continually improve the site's usefulness to the public.
		Kittitas County maintains this web site to enhance public access to information about the department’s services.
	www.co.kittitas.wa.us /privacy.asp (1297 words)

	KITTCOM (Kittitas County 911)
		Kittitas County is in the center of Washington State and has about 35,000 residents.
		The county stretches east from Snoqualmie Pass to the Columbia River and south from Blewett Pass to just north of the Yakima/Selah area.
		The area is renowned for its recreational opportunities, including river rafting, fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing and snowmobiling, with the population increasing to as high as 50,000 on some weekends.
	www.kittcom.org (158 words)

	Welcome to Kittitas County Horse Council! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The purpose of the KCHC shall be to join together individuals, organizations and businesses in the area interested in horses to promote and encourage horse related activities in Kittitas County.
		The primary focus of the organization shall be supporting and marketing of the horse industry and equestrian way of life in Kittitas County through education; communication; action on land use issues; and promotion of documentation, protection and creation of equestrian trails, facilities and activities.
		Kittitas County Horse Council meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
	www.kittitascountyhorsecouncil.com (113 words)

	Kittitas County Connection - Area Guide - Area Guide
		Upper Kittitas County is well known amongst the snowmobilers for it's groomed trails and miles of areas to play in.
		Upper Kittitas County offers a wealth of camping opportunities as there are 22 campgrounds within the Cle Elum Ranger District.
		Beginning in the rugged Cascade Mountains, it stretches across landscapes in the Kittitas Valley.
	www.kittitascountyconnection.com /005_content.shtml (162 words)

	Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners \| Home Page
		The County commissioners are empowered to set county policy, adopt laws, implement them, and, except for the responsibilities of other elected officials, carry out day-to-day operations of the County.
		Adopting, amending and repealing all county ordinances, which are essentially laws of the county.
		The purpose of agenda sessions is to allow the public to address the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners on agenda items for Board consideration/adoption to the extent allowed.
	www.co.kittitas.wa.us /boc (715 words)

	The Seattle Times: Local News: Wildfires in Kittitas County deliberately set
		THORP, Kittitas County — Luther Mosebar stood in the doorway of his camper, staring forlornly at the blocked-off road that led to his house and the smoke that rose in the distance.
		He and nearly 100 others were evacuated from their homes Friday afternoon as firefighters struggled to contain a fire believed to be the work of a serial arsonist.
		By yesterday evening, the county had declared an emergency and nearly 400 firefighters from around the state had arrived here to help fight what authorities are calling one of the worst fires in the county in recent memory.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/localnews/2001994197_fire01m.html (977 words)

	Kittitas County Fair, History
		From the first organized Kittitas County Fair in 1885 to the modern five day event held each Labor Day weekend, the fair has always been about agriculture.
		To secure the fairgrounds place for the future, Kittitas County undertook a $3.5 million historic renovation of the buildings that had their beginnings over 75 years ago.
		The county came together as one, it was a time all should remember.
	www.kittitascountyfair.com /history.asp (907 words)

	Washington Chamber of Commerce Executives - Kittitas County
		Upper Kittitas County encompasses the I-90 corridor from Snoqualmie Pass Summit east to the Indian John Hill area and includes the communities of Easton, Ronald, Roslyn, Cle Elum, South Cle Elum and Snoqualmie Pass.
		Ellensburg, WA Located in the heart of the beautiful Kittitas Valley and in the center of Washington State, historic Ellensburg is home to year-round recreational activities, numerous events, excellent shopping and dining, and a variety of performing and visual arts.
		Ellensburg, which is approximately 110 east of Seattle and 170 west of Spokane, has become a popular hub for concerts at the nearby Gorge Ampitheatre, water skiing on the Columbia River, golf at the new Suncadia Prospector Course, fly fishing, river rafting, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing.
	www.wcce.org /kitt.htm (278 words)

	Kittitas County may blow off wind power for now (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The county Planning Commission has advised county commissioners to impose a six-month moratorium on wind projects.
		In Kittitas County, at least two energy companies have been developing plans for wind projects on the ridges northwest of Ellensburg.
		Still, the County Commission usually follows the advice of the Planning Commission, said County Commissioner Perry Huston.
	seattlepi.nwsource.com /local/84685_wind29.shtml (550 words)

	Second wind-farm operator targets Kittitas County - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
		Kittitas County may soon be home to two of the largest wind farms in the state.
		Desert Claim Wind Power LLC has submitted an application to the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners for permits to develop a 180-megawatt wind farm on Reecer Creek, eight miles north of Ellensburg.
		Kittitas County is a prime spot for wind farms, not only because the area is windy, but the county is home to several high-powered transmission lines.
	www.bizjournals.com /seattle/stories/2003/01/27/daily30.html (735 words)

	Kittitas County, Washingtonin EPS, Vector, and Digital Illustrator Formats.
		Kittitas County Map, Maps of Kittitas County and all Washington County Maps.
		Our map of Kittitas County is fully editable, logically layered (View Layer Directory), and royalty free.
		Every county map is available, but we may not yet have your county of interest completed.
	www.creativeforce.com /county_maps/county_maps.asp?ID=2972 (235 words)

	Vanderbilt Country Estates - Area Outdoor Activities
		For those of you who are not familiar with the area, the Kittitas Valley is situated about 100 miles southeast of Seattle and 30 miles west of the Columbia River along the eastern slopes of the Cascades and on the southern side of the Wenatchee Mountains.
		Ellensburg is the county seat of Kittitas County.
		The transportation distance from Kittitas Valley to the port cities of Seattle and Tacoma is less than 2 1/2 hours driving time.
	www.vanderbiltcountryestates.com /activities/kittitas-county.htm (376 words)

	Kittitas County Homes for Sale. Real Estate in Kittitas County, Washington
		Click on the Kittitas cities that you are interested in or search all Real Estate in Kittitas County:
		Cabin in the woods with spectacular view of the Stuart Mountains.
		So whether you are wondering what your home value is, looking for an agent to help you buy or sell your real estate, or just looking to browse properties in your area, it's all right here.
	www.homes.com /Real_Estate/WA/County/KITTITAS (342 words)

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