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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

Largent leads Whitman County commissioner race

HAYLEY MARTINEZ, Evergreen reporter November 7, 2018

Republican incumbent Michael Largent appears to lead in the race for Whitman County commissioner as of Tuesday night’s results at 59.1 percent of the vote, with Democrat John-Mark Mahnkey behind at 40.8...

Washington voters fail initiative to fee carbon producers

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter November 7, 2018

Initiative 1631, which aimed to put a fee on pollution in Washington and was commonly known as the “carbon tax” initiative, was turned down by state voters Tuesday night. I-1631 failed with 62.5...

Initiative 1634 to keep local government from taxing groceries looks to have passed

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief November 6, 2018

Initiative 1634, which would prohibit local governments from imposing any new or increased taxes on grocery items, looks to have passed as of Tuesday's election results. As of Tuesday night's statewide...

Washington State’s 9th Legislative District Position 1 incumbent Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, answers questions at a voters forum held by the League of Women Voters of Pullman on July 18 at the Neill Public Library.

First vote tabulation shows Dye leading Goulet

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor November 6, 2018

As of Tuesday night's midterm ballot count, it appears incumbent Mary Dye (R) will maintain her grasp on the Position 1 seat to represent Washington’s 9th Legislative District in the state capital. Her...

County treasurer too close to call as of Tuesday night

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter November 6, 2018

In primary voter tabulations Tuesday night, the race for Whitman County treasurer ended too close to call with Christina Nelson leading at 51.1 percent and Mark Clinton at 48.9 percent. Both candidates...

Students walk by the ballot drop box located outside of the CUB.

Office of the Secretary of State provides voter ‘tip sheet’ for election

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter November 5, 2018

With Election Day coming up Tuesday, the Washington Secretary of State office has provided a voter tip sheet for voters in the state. If a Voter’s Pamphlet or ballot has not come in the mail yet,...

Coug Bikes Coordinator Donald Schmit discusses the bike program Sept. 14 at the Outdoor Recreation Center.
The company behind Coug Bikes plans to offer free rides to students on Election Day.

Coug Bikes offers free rides on Election Day

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor November 5, 2018

As part of a corporate initiative to increase voter turnout, the company that owns Coug Bikes is making the bikes free for everyone to use on Election Day. The service will run all day Tuesday, Coug...

A panel discusses microtartgeting in politics and in social media Thursday in Goertzen Hall.

Microtargeting a common strategy on social media

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter October 26, 2018

A Foley Talk about microtargeting, a marketing strategy that collects an individual’s information and uses it to market products to them, was held Thursday in Goertzen Hall. The panel consisted of...

WSU groups debate on current US issues

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 26, 2018

Health care, economic policy and immigration were discussed by the Young Democrats, Young Americans for Liberty and College Republicans at a debate hosted by ASWSU at an Issues and Forums event Thursday...

ASWSU President Quinton Berkompas said the student fee will not increase because of financial uncertainty due to COVID-19.

Student groups register about 2,000 to vote in local elections

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 22, 2018

WSU student organizations registered more people on campus to vote since the beginning of the fall semester than any previous year. ASWSU worked with student organizations it thought would be willing...

Goulet, Dye compete for representative seat

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor October 19, 2018

In the November election, Mary Dye, Washington House of Representatives Republican incumbent, will face Democratic challenger Jennifer Goulet for Position 1 of the 9th District at the state capital. The...

Incumbent, newcomer compete for county commissioner seat

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2018

Two candidates are running for the position of Whitman County commissioner in the November elections. Democratic incumbent Michael Largent said he feels he’s earned another term. “I grew up on a...

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