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

One employee at a cherry orchard said she works at least 12 hours a day from 5 a.m. to 5 or 6 p.m.

Farm workers describe struggles during COVID-19

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor June 15, 2020

Every morning, Neida Regis is out of her house by 4:30 a.m., so she can make it to the orchard by 5. She makes sure to grab her face mask, knowing she will not be back until 5 or 6 p.m., the same as every...

About 10 people out of 40 are reporting to work for the Mailing Services in the Cooper Publications Building, said Ed Sala, director of WSU Press.

Essential workers on a quiet campus

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter May 13, 2020

As essential workers abide by the state’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order, WSU Police has more officers working over the summer compared to prior years. “People have canceled their vacations so...

Governor Jay Inslee announced a stay at home order for Washington citizens on March 23.

Washington defines ‘essential workforce’ for stay-at-home order

LUKE HUDSON, Evergreen reporter March 25, 2020

Gov. Jay Inslee issued a stay-at-home order on Monday for all Washington residents in response to a growing number of COVID-19 cases statewide. Among those exempt from the order are members of the...

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