A blaze that caused $15,000 in damages to a home outside Ellensburg late last week was caused by “unsafe debris burning,” said Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue Chief DJ Goldsmith.

Residents in parts of Kittitas may notice smoke this weekend, but officials assure there is no cause for alarm.

Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue (KVFR) announced that burn permits are no longer required for recreational burning or yard ...