Council authorizes expanded background check for new chief

The City of Kittitas council voted to authorize an expanded background check for the city's incoming police chief following a staff request. City Administrator Christa Stream told the council the city would pursue a more in-depth check than the routine screenings and asked for council approval to proceed. "While most background checks are not costly, because this is an important and needed, the city would like the council's approval to have a very in-depth check, which is more than just your regular cost," the administrator said.