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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

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...

I-940 would train police, expected to pass

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2018

The 2018 midterm ballot will include Washington Initiative 940, which deals with police training and criminal liability in cases of deadly force. “This initiative addresses the environment in Washington,”...

Auditor candidates hope to make changes to office, county

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2018

As the 2018 primary elections approach, Whitman County auditor candidates share their hopes for the community and what they want to accomplish if elected. Sandy Jamison, a certified public accountant...

Aaron N. Oforlea, associate professor in the Department of English, discusses the award he received for his debut book.

Professor writes book on success, wins award

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2018

A WSU professor’s new book exploring the successes of black males in literature has recently won the 2018 Award for Creative Scholarship at the College Language Association (CLA) annual convention banquet. Aaron...

Mark Clinton seeks re-election for treasurer

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2018

This November election, incumbent Mark Clinton will face challenger Christina Nelson for Whitman County treasurer. Both candidates are running as Republicans. Nelson, who was unable to do an interview...

Candidates John Hart, left, and Rob Rembert, right, listen to the moderator before giving their opening statements at a candidate’s forum at the Neill Public Library.

Rembert, Hart compete for district court judge position

HAYLEY MARTINEZ, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2018

Two candidates running for Whitman County District Court judge have plans to improve court technology and make information easily accessible to the public. John Hart has been the Colfax Municipal Court...

I-1631 would apply tax to carbon corporations

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2018

Washington Initiative 1631, which advocates for applying a tax to carbon corporations, will be included on the Nov. 6 ballot. Jonathan Villanueva, WSU senior and advocate for I-1631, has been tabling...

Owner of Main Street Squeeze Destiny Sternod talks about how legislation I-1634 can both be positive and negative and both sides and viewpoints can be agreed with but a big worry is that the soda industry is paying millions into the campaign which always puts up some red flags at Main Street Squeeze on Monday.

Local business owners weigh in on I-1634

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief October 19, 2018

Initiative Measure No. 1634, also known as the “keep groceries affordable act of 2018,” proposes that no local governmental entity may impose a tax or fee for any raw or processed food or beverage...

Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-WA, answers questions during a town hall at the Pioneer Center in Pullman on May 31. Rodgers is running for her seventh term as 5th District representative.

McMorris Rodgers wants to reinvest in higher education, health care

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2018

Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the six-term Republican incumbent representing Washington’s 5th Congressional District, faces Democratic challenger Lisa Brown in the most expensive and closest race she has faced...

9th District Position 2 incumbent Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, answers a question at a voters forum held on July 18 at Neill Public Library.

Schmick hopes to improve rural mental health, education

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2018

Republican Rep. Joe Schmick, a 60-year-old farmer and small business owner from Colfax, Washington, is running for re-election in the 9th Legislative District which he has represented for 11 years. Schmick...

Lisa Brown, Democratic congressional candidate for the 5th District, speaks about gun control and health care for a presentation March 29 in Bryan Hall. Brown looks to get a federal farm bill passed in Congress.

Democratic challenger Brown wants to protect Eastern Washington ranchers

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2018

Lisa Brown, the Democratic challenger for the 5th Congressional District seat held by Republican incumbent Cathy McMorris Rodgers, will look to become the first to defeat Rodgers since she took office...

Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston said first responders need to know where COVID-19 patients are located so responders can protect themselves from potential exposure.

Pullman responders brace for GameDay festivities

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2018

As College GameDay’s broadcast approaches, Pullman first responders are preparing for what is set to be a big weekend for Pullman. “We’re not doing a whole lot different,” Pullman Fire Chief...

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