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The recent study shows areas that allow voting by mail have seen an increase in voting turnout

More efficient postal services increase the likelihood of voter turnout

GRACE HARVEY, Evergreen reporter September 21, 2023

More efficient postal administrations have been linked to an increase in voter turnout, according to a study by a WSU professor WSU assistant professor Michael Ritter analyzed voting from 2018–2020...

Former WSU student sentenced for vehicular assault

Former WSU student sentenced for vehicular assault

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor August 31, 2023

A former WSU student charged with vehicular assault while under the influence of alcohol has been sentenced to nine months in home confinement, one year in community custody and to pay around $15,000...

Two guilty pleas to alleged sex offenses

Two guilty pleas to alleged sex offenses

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief October 31, 2022

Trigger warning: This article contains details about sexual assault that may be triggering for some readers. Two separate cases involving sexual crimes including minors have resulted in guilty pleas. The...

COVID-19 hospitalizations, test positivity increases in Whitman County

COVID-19 hospitalizations, test positivity increases in Whitman County

SHANA HUANG October 3, 2022

In the past seven days, Whitman County reported 34 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people, according to the Whitman County Public Health website. Based on cases and hospitalizations, the COVID-19 community...

Pilot of La Crosse plane crash is identified

Pilot of La Crosse plane crash is identified

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor July 2, 2022

Kevin Kennedy, a 65-year-old pilot from Arlington, was identified as the person who crashed a single-engine plane on Washington State Route 26.  Kennedy was flying from Arlington to Colfax on July...

Plane crashes near La Crosse, occupant sustains serious injuries

Plane crashes near La Crosse, occupant sustains serious injuries

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor July 1, 2022

After a single prop aircraft crashed at Washington State Route 26 around 2 p.m., its single occupant sustained serious injuries.  Life Flight Network arrived at the scene to transport the pilot about...

Flodin has lived in Whitman County for 24 years.

Whitman County assessor seeks reelection

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Copy Chief April 8, 2022

On Monday, Whitman County Assessor Wraylee Flodin announced she plans to run for reelection.  Flodin has worked with the Whitman County Assessor’s Office, as well as the Treasurer’s Office,...

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 Sheriff announces reelection campaign

Whitman County Sheriff announces reelection campaign

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen managing 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...

A bypass would reduce traffic congestion and restore vibrancy to downtown Pullman, said councilmember Francis Benjamin.

Local officials consider Pullman bypass

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor February 7, 2022

Members of the Whitman County Board of Commissioners and the Pullman City Council are considering different proposals for building a bypass around Pullman, with costs ranging from $10 million to $100 million. Whitman...

Palouse Librarys Annual Turkey Leg Fundraiser and fun run will take runners through the heart of downtown Palouse.

Gobbel, gobbel, go faster

Mikayla Finnerty, Editor-in-chief November 18, 2021

At 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, the Palouse Library will host its annual Turkey Leg Fundraiser and fun run in downtown Palouse. There is no need to sign up in advance. To participate, all you need to...

Volunteeers with Family Promise of the Palouse prepare beds in a local church for families experiencing homelessness in Moscow, Idaho.

A promise given, a promise kept

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor October 21, 2021

Based in Moscow, Family Promise of the Palouse provides housing, meals and hope for families experiencing homelessness in Whitman and Latah counties.  In Family Promise’s day center, families...

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