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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

John Wilkerson, a professor of political science at the University of Washington, speaks about the results of the election at the Coffee and Politics in the Foley Speakers Room on Wednesday afternoon.

Foley panelists discuss election

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter November 8, 2018

At a three-person panel Wednesday, speakers discussed the early results of Tuesday’s midterm election and political shifts seen since the 2016 general election. President Donald Trump had a large...

Washington State University alumna Smirtha Somaskantha Iyer performs a traditional Bharathanatyam dance at a celebration of Diwali hosted by the Indian Students Association on Wednesday night at Northside Cafe. I definitely enjoy dancing and showing the culture Iyer said of her experience performing.

Students celebrate Diwali at Northside Cafe

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter November 8, 2018

The Indian Students' Association (ISA) and Dining Services hosted students Wednesday evening to celebrate Diwali, a traditional Hindu festival of light, with food, live performances and prayer at Northside...

Vote for Whitman County treasurer remains unclear

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter November 8, 2018

As Whitman County tabulates more votes for the midterm election, challenger Christina Nelson has maintained her slight lead over incumbent Mark Clinton. Nelson has now received about 51.8 percent of...

John Hart, left, gives his opening statement at a candidate’s forum held June 17 in the Neill Public Library.

Hart wins judicial race in landslide

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor November 7, 2018

In the race for Whitman County District Court judge, Colfax Municipal Court Judge John Hart beat challenger Rob Rembert, Pro Tem Whitman County District Court judge, by nearly twice the number of votes...

Washington State’s 9th Legislative District Position 2 incumbent Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, answers a question at a voters forum held by the League of Women Voters of Pullman on July 18 at the Neill Public Library in Pullman.

Schmick holds on to 9th district seat against Sutherland

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter November 7, 2018

Incumbent Joe Schmick (R) beat out Democratic challenger Matthew Sutherland in Tuesday’s election to continue representing Washington’s 9th District in the state House of Representatives. Sutherland,...

Jamison takes decisive lead in county auditor race

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter November 7, 2018

Republican Sandy Jamison is expected to win the election for Whitman County auditor after initial tabulations Tuesday night showed her leading at 63.6 percent, while Democratic challenger Eric Fejeran...

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...

Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers speaks at a debate hosted by the Foley Institute on Oct. 5, 2016.

McMorris Rodgers holds off Brown

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter November 6, 2018

Cathy McMorris Rodgers will represent Washington’s 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives for an eighth consecutive term after defeating Democratic challenger Lisa Brown. The...

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...

“There is a lot of interest among many tribes in the Northwest to try and understand prehistoric use,” Professor David Gang said while discussing new historical evidence.

Nez Perce used tobacco before many historians thought

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter November 6, 2018

WSU researchers have recently discovered that Native American tribes in the Northwest grew and smoked tobacco long before scientists and historians previously thought. David Gang, a professor in the...

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