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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

Tahnee Runions, volunteer for Feeding our Friends, prepares free meals for hungry residents of the Pullman community, Oak Pullman, Feb. 22

Local restaurant addresses food insecurity in the community

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor March 1, 2022

Oak on Main revived the Feeding Our Friends program Feb. 8, providing free meals for the Pullman community every Tuesday from 4-6 p.m.  Michael Byrne, co-owner of the restaurant, said he and Frank...

Debbie Mitzimberg, Garfield-Palouse School District Head Chef, stands next to a Viking Power Pack which contains Cougar Gold Cheese, Feb. 24.

Garfield-Palouse School District receives grant to provide fresh food

ABBY SONNICHSEN, Evergreen Photographer February 25, 2022

*Editor's note: this story has been updated with the correct school district in the headline. The Garfield-Palouse School District was awarded a $2,500 grant in January by the NorthEast Washington Educational...

While grants have been distributed for nonprofits, the application for small businesses is still open.

Whitman County awards grants to nonprofits, small businesses

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor February 21, 2022

County officials are awarding grant money to local nonprofits and small businesses, with 59 businesses in Whitman County stating they are facing financial hardships in a recent survey conducted by county...

Whitman County Coroner Annie Pillers will seek a second term in the November election.

Whitman County coroner seeks reelection

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor February 16, 2022

Whitman County Coroner Annie Pillers announced her campaign for reelection Sunday after serving in the position since 2018.  Pillers said she made the decision privately to run for reelection shortly...

Whitman County Sheriff announces reelection campaign

Whitman County Sheriff announces reelection campaign

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 16, 2022

Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers announced on Tuesday he will run for a sixth term. Myers has served as county sheriff since January 2003, according to a press release. “It has been my privilege...

When professors test positive for COVID-19 and have to be absent, department heads may choose to move the class to Zoom temporarily or have a temporary instructor.

COVID-19-positive professors manage absences with alternative teaching formats

ELENA ADAIR February 15, 2022

COVID-19-positive instructors have adapted their teaching formats using online resources and guest teachers to fill in the gaps caused by their absence. Any professor that requests time off or is in...

The Terre View roundabout is finished ahead of schedule, while the Albion road roundabout continues to see delays

Developers, city officials plan to build Pullman roundabout this summer

LIAM CONNORS, Deputy news editor February 15, 2022

Aspen Heights Development is expected to construct one of Pullman’s first roundabouts at the north end of Grand Avenue. The company will be building student housing on the intersection of North Grand...

Pullman-Moscow Regional Airports new terminal set to open to the public by May 2024

Third daily Seattle flight returns to Pullman-Moscow

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 10, 2022

*Editor's note: this story has been updated with accurate numbers and plane information. The Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport had an eventful first month of the year, adding a third daily flight to Seattle...

Whitman County confirms 114 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 114 new COVID-19 cases

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief February 10, 2022

Whitman County reported 114 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the running total to 8,977 as of Tuesday.  From Jan. 24 to this Sunday, 1,163 cases were reported in the county, according to the Whitman County...

Whitman County confirms 122 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 122 new COVID-19 cases

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief February 3, 2022

Whitman County reported 122 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the running total to 8,576 as of Tuesday.  From Jan. 18 through Tuesday, 1,107 cases were reported in the county, according to the Whitman County...

Whitman County records first flu-related death of season

Whitman County records first flu-related death of season

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief January 28, 2022

An individual from Whitman County died during the first week of January after experiencing complications from influenza, according to a Whitman County Public Health press release.  The adult tested...

Staff members are working overtime and taking extra shifts to make up for the increase in patients, said Chief Medical Officer Pete Mikkselsen.

Pullman Regional Hospital still accepting patient transfers while other facilities near capacity

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor January 27, 2022

Pullman Regional Hospital is preparing to receive patients transferred from nearby hospitals as many medical facilities in the region are full in the wake of the omicron variant.  Like other hospitals,...

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