The Observer

OPINION: The best trophy in sports isn’t the Lombardi

Kelly Kneer, Staff Reporter
August 3, 2015

An Olympic Gold medal, the Superbowl’s Lombardi Trophy, a Fifa World Cup – which is the most coveted jewel in the sports world crown? In my opinion, the most difficult and prestigious of is none of...

Jazz in the Valley is coming to historic downtown Ellensburg

Kelly Kneer, Staff Reporter
July 22, 2015

Tickets for admission to all three days, all venues, and all performances are available for purchase for $40. Jazz in the Valley will be celebrating their 18th annual festival in Historic...

Minions take center stage in “Despicable Me” prequel

Kelly Kneer, Staff Reporter
July 17, 2015

Last weekend, “Minions”, the spin-off-like prequel to films “Despicable Me” (2010) and “Despicable Me 2” (2013) was released in theaters everywhere. “Minions” follows the life...

Physical and financial danger looms as drought continues

Kelly Kneer, Staff Reporter
July 9, 2015

In this summer of heat, low snowpack levels threaten another season of wildfires and low agricultural production. A long hot summer after a cold dry winter Continuing a trend...

OPINION: We should all drink a little red wine

Kelly Kneer, Staff Reporter
July 9, 2015

As a college student, “drinking” often times involves exorbitant amounts of alcohol, a nauseating hangover, and a vow to never partake in such activities again. Weight gain and unhealthy lifestyle...