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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Pullman PD considered creating the officer wellness app for the past few years but could not fund the project until recently.

Pullman PD launches officer wellness app

TIMOTHY FAIRBANKS-CLOUSER April 7, 2021

The Pullman Police Department partnered with the company Cordico to develop a new officer wellness app, which launched at the end of last month. Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins said the department’s...

Time is running out for four students who filed a sexual harassment report to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights as they are graduating this year.

WSU students seek justice for sexual harassment investigation

LOREN NEGRON and ABBY DAVIS March 30, 2021

Editor’s Note: This article contains themes of sexual harassment, which may be triggering to some people. The women featured in this story asked to remain anonymous to prevent retaliation against them...

If you need help, please contact the Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse 24-hour hotline.

Breaking the silence, stigma surrounding domestic violence

TIMOTHY FAIRBANKS-CLOUSER March 18, 2021

Editor's Note: This story contains themes of domestic violence, which may be triggering to some people. Domestic violence takes power away from victims and makes them feel helpless. One domestic violence...

This is a crime of intimidation ... this is the crime of scaring people when theyre at their most vulnerable,” said Dan LeBeau, Whitman County chief deputy prosecutor.

Clarkston man pleads not guilty for second degree murder

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter March 16, 2021

A Clarkston man pled not guilty to second-degree murder and evidence tampering charges during his arraignment Monday morning.  Clarskton Police Chief Joel Hastings said John C. Weber was arrested...

Whitman County Prosecutor Denis Tracy received the investigative report from Pullman PD and is reviewing it. He has not reached a charging decision yet.

Police recommend charges for seven individuals involved in Sam Martinez’s death

On the morning of Nov. 12, 2019, WSU freshman Sam Martinez was transported by the Pullman Police Department to a local funeral home in a locked body bag. Fraternity members found his body cold and discolored...

“Oftentimes, you’ll see these types of interventions or reform efforts,” said David Makin, associate professor of criminal justice and criminology. “But they don’t really integrate well into community characteristics.” 

WSU students conduct research on mental health resources

ADALINE GRACE, Evergreen social media editor March 4, 2021

WSU criminal justice and criminology graduate and doctoral students are partnering up with the Pullman Police Department to devise a mental health field response program. Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins...

Stephanie Rink, Pullman Police Advisory Committee chair, said the meeting is an opportunity for the community to meet officers and provide feedback.

Mental health will be center of discussion during police advisory meeting

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief March 3, 2021

The Pullman Police Advisory Committee will tackle discussions on mental health and will provide updates concerning the Pullman Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy during its virtual monthly meeting...

Speaker Bruce Ackerman said he would not be surprised if Trump is voted to be disqualified from holding another office after the U.S. Capitol riots.

Yale faculty member discusses Trump, Capitol riots

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor February 26, 2021

A constitutional law professor from Yale outlined the legal aspects of possibly banning former President Donald Trump from running for office again during a Foley Institute event Thursday. Bruce Ackerman...

The Pullman Police Advisory Committee will discuss Pullman Police Departments community engagement projects during its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. March 8.

Pullman PD to implement new use-of-force policy

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief February 25, 2021

The Pullman Police Department will prohibit officers from using chokeholds and will institute new outreach projects like a community survey to improve local public safety.  Use-of-force policy changes Pullman...

Wanted man in Montana arrested by Pullman PD after foot pursuit

Wanted man in Montana arrested by Pullman PD after foot pursuit

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief February 12, 2021

The Pullman Police Department engaged in a foot pursuit Thursday morning that ended in an arrest. Flathead County in Montana contacted Pullman PD for assistance in arresting Taylor Silva, who was...

There is no predicted timeline for when a university will be selected or when work can begin because the bill is frequently being adjusted. 

WSU considered in bill for greater law enforcement transparency

TRINITY WILLSEY, Evergreen reporter February 11, 2021

WSU is being considered to be the university entity on a bill for transparency in law enforcement.  The Washington State Office of the Attorney General approached WSU last fall, asking it to be the...

This is a crime of intimidation ... this is the crime of scaring people when theyre at their most vulnerable,” said Dan LeBeau, Whitman County chief deputy prosecutor.

WSU starting quarterback arrested for DUI

TIMOTHY FAIRBANKS-CLOUSER and AARIK LONG February 8, 2021

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. The article will be updated as more information is gathered. WSU’s starting football quarterback was suspended after being arrested for allegedly driving...

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