A journey to find home again
SANDI KOBIESA, Evergreen reporter
October 15, 2020
The Malden fire more than a month ago left several families stranded. However, humans are not the only ones in need of a new home. Eight cats were taken into the Whitman County Humane Society a week after the fire with burns. Seven of the cats have been recovering well, but unfortunately, one cat face...
OPINION: Adopt, don’t shop for pets
MEGHAN HENRY, Evergreen columnist
September 29, 2020
It’s romanticized, but in truth, the "Adopt, Don't Shop" ideal really does save animal lives. Animals of all kinds find their way to shelters like Whitman County Humane Society for many reasons. The kittens are often offspring of feral farm cats, dogs are picked up from backyard sellers or taken in...
OPINION: Accessibility infrastructure at WSU not enough
SARAH DANIELS, Evergreen columnist
June 10, 2020
On Feb. 22, 2019, I broke my ankle in two places when I slipped on ice. After three nights in the hospital, two screws and a packet from my doctor giving an overview of services available to me, I was on my way to learn what my new normal would be for a few months. As unprepared as I was for a broken...
OPINION: Satire: Dogs and cats react to the quarantine
JACOB HERSH, Evergreen opinion editor
May 13, 2020
While many have studied and acknowledged the impact of the quarantine on the economy, local business and healthcare workers, few have examined the effect the lockdown has had on our furry animal companions. Dogs and cats, man’s best friend and man’s casual roommate (respectively), have been hit just...
One female and one male older than 80 years old died from COVID-19, which marks 12 deaths in the county. Eighteen individuals tested positive for COVID-19,...
