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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...

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...

Food access specialist Diane Smith said she looks to continue partnering with farmers in the future.

WSU Extension, farmers help feed families

HANNAH WELZBACKER, Evergreen reporter • November 6, 2018

WSU Extension partnered local farmers with small retailers to help families eat more nutritious meals through a food box program. Diane Smith, a food access specialist with WSU’s Skagit County Extension,...

Jill Creighton, a finalist for vice president of campus life/dean of students, talks about her experiences in student affairs and her plans Monday evening in the Chinook Student Center.

AVP finalist shares goals for WSU, students

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter • November 6, 2018

The third finalist for the future WSU associate vice president for campus life/dean of students position visited campus Monday to speak about her motivations for applying, her motto for helping WSU grow...

“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...

GPSA Vice President David Silva opens the meeting Monday in Butch’s Den. Topics included Indigenous Peoples’ Day as well as Chinook and SRC fees.

GPSA recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter • November 6, 2018

GPSA passed a resolution to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day and discussed recreation fees at its meeting Monday night. After WSU and the City of Pullman wrote resolutions to recognize Indigenous...

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...

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