The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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

Pullman has experienced low temperatures for the past few week. Forecasts show that more snow and cold weather is here to stay.

Below-average temperatures to persist in Pullman

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor February 21, 2019

For nearly two weeks, students, faculty and staff at WSU have battled a vicious cold spell. Those same people should brace themselves for more because the weather isn’t likely to warm up anytime soon. At...

SWAT team conducts training exercise

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter February 21, 2019

The Whitman County Regional SWAT team will conduct a training exercise today on campus starting at noon in Commons Hall, WSU Police Captain Mike Larsen said. He said the unit, which is comprised of...

An electric-hybrid bus parked March 7, 2017 on the mall. The Regional Mobility Grant would allow Pullman Transit to purchase three fully-electric buses by 2021.

Decision to cancel bus routes

HANNAH WELZBACKER, Evergreen reporter February 21, 2019

Pullman Transit sends a transit safety and training officer to monitor road conditions in cases of inclement weather, said Pullman Transit Manager Wayne Thompson. They start driving at 4 a.m. and report...

First-time DUI offenders will be required to have further consequences with the
addition of ignition interlock devices, which is essentially a breathalyzer.

Bill requires DUI offenders to purchase new device

ELAYNE RODRIGUEZ, Evergreen reporter February 21, 2019

First-time drunken driving offenders in Idaho are required to install an ignition interlock device, due to a bill effective since Jan. 1. Police Operations Commander Chris Tennant said the ignition...

Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston said the fire department would like residents to “adopt” a fire hydrant and create three feet of clearance around them.

Fire chief says to clear hydrants

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter February 20, 2019

As the winter storm approaches, Pullman residents should free fire hydrants of snow as a safety precaution. There are more than 1,000 fire hydrants in Pullman, and the fire department cannot clear all...

“We aren’t really asking for universities to do more, but they shouldn’t do less,” ASWSU President Savannah Rogers said Monday in the CUB. She was one of 76 student leaders to oppose the Title IX proposals.

ASWSU leader opposes Title IX changes

CAMERON SHEPPARD, Evergreen reporter February 19, 2019

In response to proposed Title IX alterations, student body leaders from colleges and universities across the country signed a list of complaints regarding their issues with them. The Department of Education...

Pullman Transit impacted by snow

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter February 15, 2019

Bus service in Pullman is being impacted by snow as several buses are running detour routes this morning. Buses are expected to regain full service after snow plows clear service side streets, said...

Deciding school snow days

HANNAH WELZBACKER, Evergreen reporter February 14, 2019

With the onslaught of snow recently in all of Washington, many students are begging their school officials to give them another snow day. Two groups made up of WSU officials decide if the Pullman campus...

Kevin Gardes, Pullman public works director, says repairing the leaky water lines on Autumn and Summer streets are a way to address multiple issues with one project Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. in the Public Works department at City Hall.

Pullman will replace pipelines, repave roads

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter February 14, 2019

The City of Pullman will spend $450,000 to replace water, sewer and storm lines and to redo some of the road on Autumn and Summer Streets. The timeline is not yet set, but the construction company,...

Chris Tennant, Pullman Police Department commander, says in the case of an active shooter, students may have to make their own decisions.

Central Washington false alarm raises concerns

CAMERON SHEPPARD, Evergreen reporter February 13, 2019

Reports of an active shooter at Central Washington University (CWU) led to an all-campus lockdown the evening of Feb. 6. The reports were later deemed false, according to an Evergreen article. Reyn...

The Evergreen works to provide the best information about recent crime and court updates in the Pullman area.

Three-vehicle crash sends passengers to hospital

ELAYNE RODRIGUEZ, Evergreen reporter February 12, 2019

A three-vehicle collision injured nine people on U.S. Highway 195, about four miles north of Pullman, around 1 p.m. on Sunday. Spokane resident Shawn Whisman was driving a van south on Highway 195 and...

WSU large equipment crews use equipment similar to the picture above to remove several inches of snow from roadways in Pullman on Monday night.

WSU works to clear snow for students

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor February 12, 2019

WSU Facilities Services is prepared to clear the expected five to seven inches of snow from roads, parking lots and sidewalks Monday night, said Craig Cole, director of construction services for WSU Facilities...

Load More Stories