Ellensburg Police Department

A man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting at a fast food restaurant in Ellensburg in March is now in custody. Eighteen-year-old Benny Castizo was apprehended by police in Kent on Tuesday. Castizo is accused of killing 21-year-old Christian Guthrie at a Jack In The Box in the 100 block of West University Way on March 15...

A 28-year-old man is in the custody of a mental health facility after police say he brandished a firearm in public and made threats of violence against law enforcement in Ellensburg last week. Numerous citizens called to report the man was on foot and armed with a rifle along Airport Rood near Bowers Field at around 8 p...

A retiring Ellensburg Police officer and longtime rock 'n' roll aficionado received quite a surprise at his farewell party last week. Capt. Dan Hansberry has served the Ellensburg Police Department for 27 years, but has been a fan of the rock band KISS for at least twice as long...

Detectives will continue investigating the case and asks the community to contact their office if they have any more information about the fires.

The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office and Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue are currently investigating the fire.

The fake country music star said it was his house and anything inside belonged to his cousin.

A 17-year-old Ellensburg resident is in custody for the overdose death of 16-year-old Lauren Larson in September. According to the Ellensburg Police Department, the suspect was arrested Monday and recommended charges including controlled substance homicide and making false or misleading statements to law enforcement ...