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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

Individuals can check their eligibility and sign up for vaccinations on the state’s newly launched Phase Finder website.

Whitman County enters Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccination distribution process

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter January 20, 2021

Whitman County, along with the rest of Washington state, entered the first tier of Phase 1B in its COVID-19 vaccination distribution process.  Individuals eligible for vaccination include anyone...

The League of Women Voters of Pullmans next Brown Bag event is scheduled from 12-1 p.m. Feb. 16.

League of Women Voters discussed inequality, racism during Brown Bag event

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor January 20, 2021

The League of Women Voters of Pullman met Tuesday to examine the book “White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of our Racial Divide” and how it applies to today's events.  League member Krista Gross...

Campus visitors and those living in residence halls or on-campus apartments are required to take a COVID-19 test upon arrival.

Students return to campus with more choices for in-person classes

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor January 18, 2021

A WSU professor spent her winter break setting up her lab full of industry-grade sewing machines, colorful fabrics and socially-distant tables. Manal Shaheen, apparel, merchandising, design and textiles...

The event will take place from 12-1 p.m. on Jan. 19.

League of Women Voters begin Brown Bag series

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter January 18, 2021

The League of Women Voters of Pullman will kick-start its 2021 Brown Bag series discussing the book “White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of our Racial Divide” from 12-1 p.m. Jan. 19.   Individuals...

Community members are given gift cards for various businesses using money donated to Quaranteam.

Community member finds way to support small businesses

ANNA MICHALSON, Evergreen reporter January 18, 2021

Whitman County residents are coming together to support small businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  Community member Tabitha Ries started Whitman County Quaranteam, an organization that raises...

There are nine different scent options for candles, ranging from cucumber water and melon to Christmas hearth.

WSU alumna donates portion of business proceeds to Hilinski’s Hope

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor January 18, 2021

What started as a quarantine project, repurposing Cougar Gold tins into soy-based candles, transformed into a philanthropic passion for one WSU alumna. As of January, Christine Smithberg sold more than...

Whitman County confirms one death, 88 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms one death, 88 new COVID-19 cases

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief January 17, 2021

Whitman County confirmed one new COVID-19-related death on Jan. 15, which brings the county’s total number of deaths to 34. From Jan. 9-15, 88 individuals tested positive for COVID-19. This raises...

Pullman K-1 students return to school via hybrid model

Pullman K-1 students return to school via hybrid model

ADALINE GRACE, Evergreen social media editor January 15, 2021

School board members discussed the COVID-19 protocols for reopening schools, including a wellness screener students must complete, during a Pullman Public Schools meeting Wednesday.  On Jan. 4,...

Jeri Harris, Pullman Arts Commission chair, wrote in an email that the commission will present a Pullman Window Walk to City Council.

Arts Commission cancels ArtFest for second year

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor January 14, 2021

The Pullman Arts Commission voted in a meeting Tuesday to cancel this year’s ArtFest due to COVID-19 concerns. Commissioners are unsure if COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted or changed by May, when...

City council approves $1.6 million road improvement project

City council approves $1.6 million road improvement project

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor January 14, 2021

Pullman city councilmembers unanimously approved a $1.6 million re-bid to complete the arterial streets resurfacing project during their meeting Tuesday.  The chosen construction company, Motley-Motley...

In a few weeks, the county will move into the first part of Phase 1B.

Whitman County continues to issue COVID-19 vaccinations in first phase

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter January 9, 2021

Over 1,000 healthcare workers and older high-risk individuals have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccinations since Dec. 17. Over 500 more individuals are expected to receive their first dose in...

Whitman County confirms one death, 117 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms one death, 117 new COVID-19 cases

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief January 9, 2021

One male aged 60-79 years recently died from COVID-19, which brings the county’s total number of deaths to 23. From Jan. 1-8, 117 individuals tested positive for COVID-19, raising Whitman County’s...

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