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The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Whitman County confirms 15 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 15 new COVID-19 cases

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief November 4, 2021

As of Wednesday, Whitman County reported 15 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the running total to 5,929.  There have been a total of 79 COVID-19-related deaths and 220 hospitalizations, according to...

Pullman Police Departments drug disposal bin is located in the departments lobby and is accessible 24 hours a day.

Pullman PD, local pharmacies offer medicine take-back programs

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor November 1, 2021

Improperly disposing of prescription medication can harm individuals and waterways — which is why Pullman Police Department, Cougar Health Services and other local organizations have partnered with MED-Project...

Election day is Nov. 2, and ballots must be postmarked by that day or put in a ballot box by 8 p.m.

Sorensen, Benjamin vie for Ward 1 council seat

ABBY SONNICHSEN, Evergreen Photographer November 1, 2021

Two candidates are running for the Pullman City Council Ward 1 seat in the general election on Nov. 2. Alan “Al” Sorensen, incumbent Ward 1 council member, is running for reelection. He has lived...

Whitman County confirms 51 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 51 new COVID-19 cases

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief October 28, 2021

As of Tuesday, Whitman County reported 51 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the running total to 5,834.  There have been a total of 74 COVID-19-related deaths and 216 hospitalizations, according to the...

Gun violence in Pullman rises 

Gun violence in Pullman rises 

CALLIE GERBER, Evergreen reporter October 26, 2021

The number of gun crimes in Pullman has increased, and in the past year, there have been 16 crimes involving a gun. Two of the 16 cases involved a domestic dispute, and two of the cases were related...

Whitman County confirms 11 new COVID-19 cases 

Whitman County confirms 11 new COVID-19 cases 

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief October 21, 2021

As of Wednesday, Whitman County received 11 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the running total to 5,775.  There have been a total of 68 COVID-19-related deaths and 208 hospitalizations, according to the...

Pullman School Districts shortage is a product of the ongoing pandemic, said Joe Thornton, PSD director of operations.

School district, Pullman Transit experience bus driver shortage

ALEX MCCOLLUM, Multimedia editor October 21, 2021

Both Pullman Transit and the Pullman School District are experiencing a shortage of bus drivers, causing more work for other drivers and dispatchers. The school district's shortage is a product of the...

People who are interested can complete a survey about climate change and how they think it will impact the local community.

Citizens encouraged to complete climate change survey

ABBY SONNICHSEN, Evergreen Photographer October 18, 2021

Citizen’s Climate Lobby of the Palouse is spreading awareness about climate change by encouraging the community to participate in the Pullman Climate Change Survey, which is open to the public through...

Offices in the Whitman County Courthouse have been relocated to the Warwick Building and the Whitman County Public Services Building.

Whitman County Courthouse renovation begins Monday

CALLIE GERBER, Evergreen reporter October 11, 2021

The $9.2 million Whitman County Courthouse renovation in Colfax begins Monday. The project includes upgrading the 1950s elevator to make it compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upgrading...

Pullman Regional Hospital has appointed a new board of commissioners member after a two month vacancy of the seat

PRH discusses COVID-19 vaccination clinic, new simulation devices

TRINITY WILLSEY, Evergreen reporter October 8, 2021

The Pullman Regional Hospital board met Wednesday to discuss adjustments in services and testing sites caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the implementation of new technology for medical...

The Pullman Farmers Market is hoping to return summer 2025, three dates left for winter market.

Pullman Farmers Market nears end of season

ABBY SONNICHSEN, Evergreen Photographer October 4, 2021

For 12 years, local vendors have sold their goods at the Pullman Farmers Market every Wednesday. Even through COVID-19, the market was deemed essential and was allowed to stay open.  The market organizers...

The emergency department at Pullman Regional Hospital will never turn away a patient who needs care, said Dr. Peter Mikkelsen, PRH medical director of emergency services.

Physicians urge Pullman community to get vaccinated

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor September 30, 2021

Local physicians announced the opening of a Pullman COVID-19 testing center and addressed the state of COVID-19 during a virtual press conference Tuesday morning.  The testing center, located at...

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