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The Daily Evergreen

Whitman County confirms 12 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 12 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 28, 2020

Twelve individuals tested positive for COVID-19. Of the new cases, one female is aged 0-19 years, and three females are aged 20-39 years, according to a press release from the Whitman County Emergency...

WSU is using a platform called StageClip for the commencement ceremony, which will show the name, degree, photo, quote and an optional short video message for each student.

WSU announces virtual fall commencement

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor October 28, 2020

Fall commencement will be held virtually on Dec. 12 for students in all WSU campuses.  This semester’s online program will more closely resemble the traditional commencement ceremony than the event...

Voter registration must be completed in person either in Colfax or the CUB. Residents must wear masks and obey safety measures while registering.

Voter registration must be conducted in person starting today

MICHELLE PAREDES STRONG, Evergreen reporter October 27, 2020

Starting today, Washington state voters can register in-person at Whitman County’s Election Office or The Student Voting Hub in the Compton Union Building. Oct. 26 was the last day to register to...

Testing is being done at a mobile dental clinic. People can drive up and receive testing from medical professionals who are outside the clinic. 

WSU students help conduct COVID-19 testing in Yakima

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter October 26, 2020

A student with the WSU College of Nursing in Yakima is helping conduct COVID-19 testing for Yakima residents.  Yakima was a COVID-19 hotspot during the summer, said Lisa Vickers, Yakima campus director...

Whitman County confirms two deaths, 18 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms two deaths, 18 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 23, 2020

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, which brings the county’s total to 1,733...

Whitman County confirms one death, 24 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms one death, 24 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 22, 2020

One female over 80 years old has died, which marks the tenth death from COVID-19. Twenty-four individuals tested positive for COVID-19, which brings Whitman County’s total number of cases to 1,715,...

WSU announced last week that there would be no traditional spring break this year. The announcement experienced mixed reactions across social media, with some approving of the decision and others criticizing the administration’s lack of communication with students.

Students react to spring break cancelation

MATT HOLM, Evergreen reporter October 22, 2020

WSU’s decision to modify the schedule for spring semester has left many students feeling displeased with university officials. “I push 18 credits a semester," said Christian Shaffer, senior double...

Whitman County confirms two deaths, two new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms two deaths, two new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 21, 2020

Two males aged 60-79 died, which marks the ninth death from COVID-19 in the county. Two individuals tested positive for COVID-19 today, bringing Whitman County’s total number of cases to 1,691, according...

Individuals should find alternative activities for Halloween to keep themselves and others safe from COVID-19 exposure.

Pullman PD advises people to consider community safety during Halloween

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief October 21, 2020

The Pullman Police Department is recommending people celebrate Halloween at home and engage in safety precautions to protect themselves against contracting COVID-19 if they decide to go trick-or-treating. Individuals...

Whitman County confirms one COVID-19 death, 24 new cases

Whitman County confirms one COVID-19 death, 24 new cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 16, 2020

A male over 80 years old died today, which marks the fourth COVID-19 related death in Whitman County. Twenty-four individuals tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the county total to 1,614, according...

Whitman County confirms 31 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 31 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 15, 2020

Thirty-one individuals tested positive for COVID-19, which brings the county total to 1,590 cases. Of the new cases, six females and eight males are aged 0-19 years, according to a press release from...

Whitman County confirms eight new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms eight new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 14, 2020

Eight individuals tested positive for COVID-19, which brings Whitman County’s total to 1,559 cases. Of the new cases, one male and one female are aged 0-19 years, according to a press release from...

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