Latest US 97 Cle Elum Washington News Reports
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Westbound I-90 reopens after semi-truck fire near Cle Elum, WA
- Washington
- Seattle
- I-90
- source: Bing
- 34 views
- Jun 04, 2026 11:13am
Westbound I-90 near Cle Elum is closed following a Thursday morning semi-truck fire. Traffic is being detoured onto U.S. Route 97 while emergency crews clear debris and inspect an overpass for ... Read More
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Westbound I-90 closed near Cle Elum, WA after semi-truck fire
- Washington
- Seattle
- I-90
- source: Bing
- 33 views
- Jun 04, 2026 11:13am
Westbound I-90 near Cle Elum is closed following a Thursday morning semi-truck fire. Traffic is being detoured onto U.S. Route 97 while emergency crews clear debris and inspect an overpass for ... Read More
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WA I-90 / Bullfrog Road Overpass Rebuild: How It Affects You
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 89 views
- Oct 29, 2025 5:37pm
Construction is underway on the new Bullfrog Road overpass after a semi-truck accident. While delays are expected, crews are working diligently to restore this vital connection for local communities. Read More
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US 97, Blewett Pass back open after Liberty area brush fire
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
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- Aug 03, 2026 6:45pm
BLEWETT PASS, Wash. - A brush fire sparked by a crash in the Liberty area of Kittitas County has prompted evacuation notices and a road closure affecting US 97 at Blewett Pass. Fire crews have held ... Read More
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Vehicle crash sparks Upper Kittitas County brush fire
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Aug 03, 2026 4:30pm
A vehicle accident was named as the cause of the Swauk Creek Fire that that started early Sunday morning near Liberty. Read More
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Driver in crash that caused wildfire accused of negligent driving
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 6 views
- Aug 05, 2026 12:52pm
The teenage driver in the car crash that caused the Swauk Creek Fire is facing a charge of second-degree negligent driving, according to the Washington State Patrol. Read More
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I-90 reopens between Ellensburg and Cle Elum
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Jun 04, 2026 12:44pm
Interstate 90 through Kittitas County has fully reopened following the semi-truck fire that shut down the freeway overnight Wednesday. The highway was reopened at 12:28 p.m. Thursday. The Washington ... Read More
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Tanker truck crash sparks brush fire near Cle Elum
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- WA-970
- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Aug 01, 2015 10:00am
CLE ELUM, Wash. - Crews rushed to contain a brush fire after two trucks collided on State Route 970, sparking a quick-spreading fire shortly before 9 a.m. Saturday morning. Trooper Wright with the ... Read More
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Washington State DOT announces $12.16M to expand EV charging
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Feb 01, 2026 4:00pm
The Washington State Department of Transportation said it has awarded more than $12 million in federal funding to improve electric vehicle charging station access across the state. Read More
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Work to replace Bullfrog overpass starts Monday
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Dec 06, 2025 08:08am
Starting Monday, crews will replace the Bullfrog overpass above I-90 near Cle Elum to enhance safety and traffic flow. Read More
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I-90 Reopens Near Cle Elum After Overpass Damage
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 0 view
- Oct 25, 2025 4:59pm
The westbound lane of I-90 near Cle Elum has reopened following an incident where a truck collided with the overpass on Tuesday night. Construction crews worked diligently to remove the damaged ... Read More
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Cle Elum, WA Current Weather
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- May 07, 2023 5:06pm
If a hurricane hits during your tropical vacation, are you covered? November is the worst month for pedestrian collisions. Here's why ... Read More
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I-90 opens through Cle Elum after fast demolition of damaged overpass
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 6 views
- Oct 25, 2025 09:28am
All lanes of Interstate 90 are flowing again west of Cle Elum, after demolition workers removed a ruined overpass above the westbound lanes, at least two days quicker than state officials expected. Read More
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Plea expected in vehicular homicide case
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Oct 22, 2025 09:59am
A Cle Elum woman accused of vehicular homicide for the 2020 death of a 24-year-old Kittitas man in a crash on Highway 97 is expected to plead guilty later this ... Read More
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Wildfire season rages on in WA Cascades as Blewett Pass remains closed
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Oct 02, 2025 10:01am
Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove joined firefighters Wednesday in Cle Elum to give an update on conditions near Highway 97's Blewett Pass, which has been blocked since late September ... Read More
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Wildfires ravage over 237K acres across Washington, threatening homes and highways
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Oct 01, 2025 09:21am
Wildfires across Washington State have burned more than 237,000 acres and counting, with 11 major fires currently burning. Read More
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Washington wildfire in Cle Elum continues to rage, burning at least 70 ...
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Aug 15, 2012 04:49am
The fire started along Highway 10 between Ellensburg and Cle Elum, said Kent Verbeck, a commissioner and one of the volunteers with Fire District 7. Dry terrain and windy conditions pushed it quickly. Read More
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Seattle man dies in bicycle accident off U.S. 97 near Cle Elum
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Sep 24, 2016 5:00pm
CLE ELUM, Wash. - A 70-year-old Seattle man died Saturday afternoon after being struck by pickup at the intersection of U.S. Highway 97 and State Route 970, the Washington State Patrol said. Read More
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Cle Elum wildfire burns 70 homes; 10% contained - HeraldNet
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Aug 14, 2012 2:54pm
The fire started along Highway 10 between Ellensburg and Cle Elum, said Kent Verbeck, a commissioner and one of the volunteers with Fire District 7. Dry terrain and windy conditions pushed it quickly. Read More
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Westbound I-90 at Ellensburg open after closure due to ... - KOMO
- Washington
- Ellensburg
- I-90
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Feb 17, 2018 06:31am
Share TOPICS: Cle Elum, Washington Ellensburg, Washington Interstate 90 Interstate 90 In Washington Multiple-vehicle collision Snoqualmie Pass Transportation in the United States U.S. Route 97 ... Read More
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Cle Elum driver injured in Tuesday night crash on State Route 97
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Aug 01, 2017 5:00pm
CLE ELUM, Wash. - The Washington State Patrol said driver fatigue ... Mihelich, 44, was heading north on State Route 97 in a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze shortly after 11 p.m. about 12 miles north ... Read More
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Wildfire east of Cle Elum contained, Hwy 10 reopens
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Jul 03, 2016 2:28pm
Highway 10 between Cle Elum and Ellensburg has reopened after a wildfire burning five miles east of Cle Elum shut down the freeway overnight. Fire crews have contained the wildfire in central ... Read More
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Cle Elum residents crash on U.S. 97 after car leaves highway
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Sep 26, 2015 5:00pm
A Cle Elum woman was taken to a hospital after a crash Saturday night about 3 miles south of here in Chelan County, according to the Washington State Patrol. At about 8:44 p.m. on U.S. 97 ... Read More
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Prescribed Fire Planned on 16,461 acres across the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
- Washington
- Wenatchee
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Mar 15, 2025 5:00pm
Prescribed burning operations will begin across the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest as soon ... 15 miles northeast of Cle Elum, WA. Smoke may be visible in the Highway 97 corridor and Liberty ... Read More
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Cle Elum man arrested following 'road rage' incident on Highway 97
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Sep 18, 2024 5:00pm
A Cle Elum man was arrested Friday following a road rage incident where he allegedly threatened another driver with a shotgun on Highway 97. Jeffrey Bruce Burns, 34, made his first appearance in ... Read More
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Prescribed burns planned in Methow Valley and Cle Elum areas
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Apr 23, 2025 5:00pm
WASHINGTON - Crews from the Methow Valley and Cle Elum Ranger Districts ... located 20 miles northeast of Cle Elum. Smoke may be seen from Highway 97, the town of Liberty and potentially I-90. Read More
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Public hearing set for Cle Elum land development project
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Jan 15, 2025 4:00pm
trails and recreational facilities'? in the western part of Cle Elum, between Bullfrog Road and Highway 903, according to the city's website. Read More
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Distracted driver blamed for injury wreck on Highway 97
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Dec 23, 2024 4:00pm
Four people were injured Saturday night after a distracted driver on Highway 97 crossed ... happened roughly 23 miles north of Cle Elum, according to the Washington State Patrol. Read More
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SR-10 near Cle Elum closed for unstable slopes
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Dec 30, 2024 12:06pm
The Washington State Department of Transportation ... The closure is impacting both directions between milepost 88 near Cle Elum and milepost 97 near the Thorp Highway. WSDOT says crews are ... Read More
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More snow expected in mountains; State Route 10 closed near Cle Elum
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Dec 25, 2024 3:59pm
State Route 10 is closed outside of Cle Elum because of unstable slope conditions, according to the Washington State Department ... State Route 970 and the Thorp Highway. There's no estimate ... Read More
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Cle Elum man arrested on warrant facing new criminal charge
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Nov 08, 2024 4:00pm
A Cle Elum man who was arrested for burglary and making death threats against an ex-girlfriend was back in court this week facing a new charge of vehicle prowling for allegedly stealing an outdoor ... Read More
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Prescribed burns to be conducted across Central Washington
- Washington
- Wenatchee
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Oct 01, 2024 5:00pm
In the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest ... 378 acres on the east side of Highway 97, approximately 15 miles northeast of Cle Elum. Smoke may be visible from Highway 97. Read More
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Cle Elum man pleads not guilty in alleged 'road rage' incident
- Washington
- Ellensburg
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Sep 26, 2024 3:00pm
A Cle Elum man pleaded not guilty Monday to felony harassment on an allegation that he threatened another driver with a shotgun during a road rage incident on Highway 97 ... Read More
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Blewett Fire Shuts Down Highway 97, Stymies Travel in Central Washington Near Cle Elum
- Washington
- Toppenish
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Sep 04, 2024 5:00pm
The wildfire known as the Blewett Fire has forced a closure of Highway 97 over Blewett Pass, affecting a stretch from milepost 177 near Valley Hi to milepost 149.5 at the Highway 970 junction. Read More
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Chelan woman injured in collision near Cle Elum
- Washington
- Wenatchee
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- May 13, 2024 5:00pm
Harris was traveling northbound on Highway 97 and didn't stop at the intersection on Highway 97 and Highway 970 at 2:28 p.m. and was then struck by a semi truck, according to a news release from the ... Read More
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I-90 westbound closed due to multi-vehicle collision near Cle Elum
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- I-90
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Dec 08, 2023 4:00pm
According to the Washington State Department of Transportation ... traffic is detoured through Exit 106 to US 97 and SR 970 back onto I-90 near Cle Elum. Snoqualmie Pass is still open. Read More
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86-year-old man killed in Cle Elum head-on car crash
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Aug 27, 2023 4:53pm
An 86-year-old man was killed in a head-on car crash while driving on State Route 903 between Cle Elum ... closing the highway for two hours while the crash was investigated. The Washington ... Read More
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WSDOT provides labor day traffic volume chart for those planning a road trip over three-day weekend
- Washington
- East Central
- I-90
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Aug 24, 2023 2:17pm
But, for central Washington travelers, on SR 970 near Teanaway River east of Cle Elum, contractor crews are working ... Also, travelers on southbound US 97 headed west from Wenatchee will detour to ... Read More
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1 dead after three car crash near Cle Elum
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- WA-970
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- May 18, 2023 01:58am
CLE ELUM, Wash.-A three car crash has killed one person and injured another on State Route 970, four miles east of Cle Elum on ... Both the Jetta and Golf were reported as totaled from the collision. Read More
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Crews respond to single-vehicle collison on Highway 97 in Summerland
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Mar 03, 2023 3:02pm
Emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 97 in Summerland on the afternoon of Friday, March 3 around 1:30 p.m. A car, travelling south, was in the ditch off the highway near ... Read More
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Avalanche clean-up on Hwy 97 to begin tomorrow
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Feb 21, 2023 3:06pm
Removal of the deposit, located about 1 km north of the Pine Pass summit, will begin at 11 a.m. and reportedly close the highway in both directions. DriveBC advises residents to expect delays of ... Read More
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Crash slowing Highway 97 north of Reid's Corner
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Feb 13, 2023 4:00pm
A crash is slowing Highway 97 north of Reid's Corner. The crash is in the Edwards Road intersection and involves at least two vehicles. Drivers should expect major delays while traveling through ... Read More
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Update: Third vehicle allegedly involved in fatal crash on Highway 97 near Peachland
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Jan 26, 2023 00:47am
More details have been released about a fatal crash on Highway 97 in Peachland Jan. 25. West Kelowna RCMP says a northbound Toyota Corolla, driven by a lone male, crossed the centre line and collided ... Read More
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Alaska Highway Highway 97 Crossword Answer
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Dec 08, 2022 07:41am
The word puzzle answer alaska highway highway 97 has these clues in the Sporcle Puzzle Library. Explore the crossword clues and related quizzes to this answer. Read More
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I-90 reopens at Stampede Pass and Ellensburg after spinouts, collisions
- Washington
- Ellensburg
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Dec 08, 2022 2:09pm
Westbound Interstate 90 is closed near Cle Elum after semitruck collisions Thursday morning, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. Read More
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Cattle drive to close US 97 north of Cle Elum
- Washington
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Nov 09, 2022 09:18am
A cattle drive will close US 97 north of Cle Elum to vehicle traffic on November, 9. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, the cattle drive will start around 1 p.m. and will ... Read More
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Used 2015 INFINITI Q50 for sale in Seattle, WA
- Washington
- Cle Elum
- US 97
- source: Bing
- 0 view
- Sep 17, 2022 5:00pm
then you will be rewarded with over 30 miles a gallon on the highway. The court is a little smallish on the inside, but the engineers did a good job at making sure every ants counted. The cup ... Read More
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