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The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

An aerial firefighting crew pours water over the Idler fire. Firefighters continue to fight the flames reporting less than 50 percent containment.

Idler Fire burns into Thursday

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor September 2, 2021

The Idler Fire, currently burning several miles north of Moscow, Idaho, was about 25 percent contained Wednesday. The fire is limited to 116 acres, and fire managers expect it will be more contained...

Although the Palouse does not have a lot of major disasters, there are still damaging wind storms and weather concerns. 

Preparedness Month prompts preventative disaster measures

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief September 2, 2021

September is National Preparedness Month, a nationwide effort encouraging community members and businesses to think about disaster planning.  This year’s theme is “Prepare to Protect. Preparing...

An aerial firefighting crew pours water over the Idler fire. Firefighters continue to fight the flames reporting less than 50 percent containment.

Barn fire displaces several families

COLE QUINN, Evergreen Sports Photographer September 1, 2021

*Editor’s note: This article has been corrected to show a discarded cigarette did not start the Idler Fire. On Monday afternoon, a wildfire ignited 5 miles northeast of Moscow, Idaho. The fire started...

The mural is not within viewing distance of Reaney Park, which is where the celebration is held.

End Racism Now mural completion to be celebrated today

MOLLY WILK, Evergreen reporter September 1, 2021

The completion of the End Racism Now, Black Lives Matter mural by Jiemei Lin will be celebrated by the community from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at Reaney Park. Lin, WSU College of Education graphic...

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offers free, confidential referral and information for individuals facing issues with substance abuse or families facing related issues.

International overdose awareness day brought hope

SANDI KOBIESA, Multimedia editor September 1, 2021

Aug. 31 marked International Overdose Awareness Day. Last year, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimated around 90,237 people died of an overdose in the United States.  The awareness...

Ivermectin interacts with other prescription drugs, which is why people should not consume it unless it has been prescribed to them by their healthcare provider.

‘With a regular dose, you could go into a coma’

ALEX MCCOLLUM, Multimedia editor August 31, 2021

Purchases of ivermectin to treat COVID-19 have increased rapidly since July, according to an Aug. 26 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ivermectin is a deworming agent...

Two events will be held in person with one completely online, but all have virtual options available.

Visiting Writers Series going on 30 years and counting

VICTORIA GIOMI, Evergreen reporter August 31, 2021

WSU’s Visiting Writers Series will continue a three-decade tradition this fall with three events hosting several genres of writing. “We haven't been in person since March 2020,” said WSU Regents...

Jim Krouse died Saturday afternoon of an apparent heart attack.

Longtime fire chief dies from apparent heart attack

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief August 30, 2021

Colfax Fire Chief Jim Krouse died Saturday afternoon after suffering an apparent heart attack while fighting a wildfire, his fourth call of the day.  Krouse collapsed while pulling a hose on the scene...

Students from the School of Design and Construction — located in Carpenter Hall, pictured here — are building a house in Uniontown, Washington from recycled materials.

School of Design and Construction plans affordable housing event in Uniontown

VICTORIA GIOMI, Evergreen reporter August 30, 2021

WSU's School of Design and Construction is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to finalize building an affordable home in Uniontown, Washington. The groups will be holding an in-person viewing of the...

The event is expected to stretch all the way down the mall from the Compton Union Building to Terrell Library.

Get Involved Fair coming next week

VICTORIA GIOMI, Evergreen reporter August 27, 2021

WSU’s Get Involved Fair returns in person this year with many student organizations planning to attend. The fair takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 1 on Glenn Terrell Mall, according to...

The Pullman crime rate went down in 2020, but this was likely due to the pandemic and is not necessarily sustainable.

City Council to submit FEMA grant pre-application for flood mitigation

ALEX MCCOLLUM, Multimedia editor August 26, 2021

Pullman City Council voted Tuesday night to submit a pre-application for a Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant, which would aid in improving Missouri Flat Creek and removing...

FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief August 24, 2021

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on Monday.  The vaccine will be marketed to people 16 and over to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but will still...

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