Roslyn, Cle Elum & Upper Kittitas County — Local Guide & Business Directory
RosElum is an independent local information site covering Roslyn, Cle Elum, Ronald, Easton, and Upper Kittitas County, Washington — with original firsthand reporting on road conditions, community news, and a complete local business directory. The site covers State Route 903 — the only paved evacuation route for upper Kittitas County — and the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass corridor year-round.
Coverage includes the Roslyn Historic District — one of Washington State’s most intact collections of late-19th-century architecture and the filming location of Northern Exposure — plus Cle Elum’s historic downtown on I-90 at Exits 84 and 85, approximately 85 miles east of Seattle.
Local Business Directory
A free, editorially curated directory of local businesses across Upper Kittitas County — not limited to association or chamber members.
- Local Businesses in Cle Elum, WA — 50+ restaurants, hotels, shops, and services
- Local Businesses in Roslyn & Ronald, WA — The Brick Saloon, Pennsylvania Avenue shops, and more
- Restaurants & Dining
- Hotels & Lodging
- Shopping & Retail
- Outdoor Recreation
- Local Services
- Automotive
SR-903 & Road Conditions
State Route 903 is the only paved road in and out of Roslyn, Ronald, and the upper Kittitas County forest communities — making it the sole evacuation corridor during wildfire or other emergencies. RosElum covers SR-903 conditions, I-90 and Snoqualmie Pass status, and seasonal road issues firsthand.
- SR-903 — conditions, safety, and evacuation
- I-90 information and commute info
- SR-903 cannot handle a mass evacuation — original analysis
- One road, one chance — why Upper Kittitas County’s evacuation risk is real
Things to Do in Roslyn & Cle Elum, WA
- Hiking, fishing, ATV, and winter sports — trails and outfitters across Upper Kittitas County
- Where to eat — from the century-old Cle Elum Bakery to Washington’s oldest bar
- Where to stay — hotels, inns, cabins, and Suncadia Resort
- Cle Elum Trails — the local trail directory for hiking, biking, and snowmobile trails
Community Resources
- Post offices — hours, addresses, and ZIP codes
- Transfer station (dump) info
- City halls, fire departments & government
- Seasonal guides — living in the upper county year-round
Latest News & Updates
- Lifted side by side in Roslyn, WA June 1st 2026
- SR-903 Cannot Handle a Mass Evacuation
- Side by Side (SxS) in Roslyn, WA
- Understanding the Roslyn, WA Historic District
- SR-903: One Road, One Chance — Why Upper Kittitas County’s Evacuation Risk Is Real
About RosElum
What is RosElum?
RosElum is an independent local information website for Roslyn, Cle Elum, Ronald, Easton, and Upper Kittitas County, Washington. It publishes original firsthand reporting on SR-903 and road conditions, community news, and maintains a free directory of local businesses. It is not affiliated with any government agency or membership organization.
Does the Roslyn–Cle Elum area have a business directory?
Yes — RosElum maintains a free business directory covering Roslyn, Cle Elum, Ronald, and Upper Kittitas County, WA, organized by city and by category: restaurants, lodging, shopping, recreation, services, automotive, and community resources. All local businesses are included, not just association members.
What is SR-903?
State Route 903 is a Washington state highway running from Cle Elum through Roslyn and Ronald toward Lake Cle Elum and Salmon La Sac. It is the only paved road in and out of Roslyn, Ronald, and the upper Kittitas County forest communities — making it the area’s sole evacuation corridor during wildfires or other emergencies.