Cle Elum Declares Bankruptcy over $26M Debt

Developer owed $26M by Cle Elum speaks on city’s bankruptcy filing

The City of Cle Elum has filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy, citing nearly $26 million in debt stemming from a land development dispute with City Heights Holdings (CHH) more than a decade ago. Sean Northrop, CHH land developer, specified how the agreement started and where the dispute between CHH and Cle Elum currently stands on “The John Curley Show” on KIRO Newsradio Wednesday. Cle Elum bankruptcy dispute RELATED STORIES'You aren't Banksy': Graffi…

Why a Washington State town has filed for bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is an unfortunate reality for thousands of Americans every year, but cities declaring bankruptcies are far more rare.

Cle Elum files for bankruptcy to settle $22 million judgment

The city of Cle Elum has filed for municipal bankruptcy protection, making it only the second city in Washington state history to do so. The move comes after the Cle Elum City Council voted Monday to authorize the bankruptcy, ending several months of mediation talks with a Seattle area developer without coming to an agreement. With one member absent, the Council voted 6-0 to authorize Mayor Matthew Lundh to pursue filing for municipal bankruptcy…

Cle Elum files for bankruptcy over $26M debt to developer over delayed housing project

The City of Cle Elum filed for bankruptcy Tuesday amid fallout with a developer over a $26 million debt from a legal dispute over a delayed housing project.

Cle Elum declares bankruptcy over $26M debt

The city of Cle Elum filed for bankruptcy Tuesday after failing to reach a deal with a developer over a $26 million debt stemming from a legal dispute over a long-delayed housing project. Read more...

Cle Elum files for bankruptcy over $26 million development dispute

Cle Elum has a budget of $5 million in 2025 and officials said the city cannot afford the payment to the company.