Above is a map showing the area where the Taylor Bridge Wildfire is burning, northwest of Thorp near Cle Elum in Kittitas County.

If you are looking for an easy fall hike with a colorful history, the Coal Mines Trail in Cle Elum may be exactly what you want. The trail begins in Cle Elum and follows the abandoned Burlington ...

Firefighters are gaining control of a wildfire that sparked June 9 in Kittitas County near Cle Elum, fire officials reported. Evacuations remained in place for areas around the fire as of the morning ...

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