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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

The former Delta Upsilon house was the reported site of an alleged rape Sept. 2, 2016. Prosecutors were unable to prove the assault happened beyond reasonable doubt.

Suspect in alleged 2016 rape will not be charged

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter September 26, 2018

A former member of the now-suspended Delta Upsilon fraternity had charges of sexual assault dropped after the Whitman County Prosecutor’s Office determined there was not enough evidence to satisfy the...

Former UM football player enters plea in assault

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter September 26, 2018

The former University of Montana football player who allegedly assaulted a WSU track and field athlete in 2017 pleaded no contest in Whitman County Superior Court on Friday. Justin Strong, a 22-year-old...

Man stabbed in Pullman Thursday night

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter September 21, 2018

A 28-year-old man was stabbed just before 9 p.m. Thursday night on Valley Road in Pullman following an alleged altercation. Pullman Police received calls from multiple people about an altercation on...

22-year-old man arrested for inappropriate texts to minor

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter September 19, 2018

Pullman Police arrested 22-year-old Gerald Haugen for allegedly exchanging text messages of a sexual nature with a local 14-year-old girl. Officers arrested Haugen in the early morning hours Sunday,...

Theta Chi loss of recognition means they can no longer participate in Greek life activities

Arrest made for Sunday arson at Theta Chi

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor September 17, 2018

A 19-year-old Cheney, Washington man has been arrested in connection with the Sunday morning fire at WSU’s Theta Chi fraternity that had multiple ignition points and left a back deck destroyed. Isaac...

Theta Chi Greek house suffers suspicious fires Sunday morning

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter September 17, 2018

Investigators from both the Pullman Fire Department and Police Department called the cause of the Sunday morning fire that destroyed Theta Chi’s wooden deck “suspicious.” Firefighters found multiple...

Provisions in the initiative require training in de-escalation, first aid and mental health.

Initiative aims to target deadly force by law enforcement

KYLE MOEN, Evergreen reporter September 7, 2018

An initiative on the November election ballot could affect the use of deadly force by police officers. Washington Initiative 940 would require de-escalation training, and mental health and first aid...

Matthew Sutherland, the Democratic candidate for Washingtons 9th Legislative District, received a citation for driving with a suspended license and failure to transfer a vehicle title within 45 days during a traffic stop Sunday on Stadium Way.

Sutherland cited for driving with a suspended license

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter September 4, 2018

Matthew Sutherland, the Democratic candidate running for a seat in Washington's 9th Legislative District, received a citation for driving with a suspended license and failure to transfer a vehicle title...

Sheriffs arrest four Saturday in drug busts

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter September 4, 2018

Whitman County Sheriff deputies arrested four people in two separate incidents for possession of controlled substances and prostitution Saturday. The first traffic stop occurred at about 9 p.m. Saturday...

Ruben Harris, a Pullman PD officer, cleans up debris from a car crash near the intersection of Whitman and Kamiaken streets Friday.

Car flips in crash on College Hill

ANNA YOUNG, Evergreen reporter August 31, 2018

A crash involving two vehicles near the intersection of Whitman and Kamiaken streets occurred around noon today. One of the vehicles flipped and suffered severe damage while the other drove off and remains...

Sheriff’s Office seeks reserve officers

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor August 31, 2018

The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office is looking for volunteers for their Reserve Deputy training program, which is scheduled to run from November through April. The program is good for anyone who wants...

Greg Taylor, a driver at College Cabs, said the company is working with local businesses for their “Guardian Angel Program,” which helps patrons get out of a bad situation quickly.

Cab service begins safety program aimed at students

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief August 28, 2018

A new safety program targeted at students aims to help those who find themselves in uncomfortable or dangerous situations catch a taxi ride. College Cabs, a local taxi company in Pullman, initiated...

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