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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

WSU Police respond to threat at Global Scholars Hall on March 27.

WSU student involved in officer shooting not to face charges

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor April 11, 2024

The Whitman County Prosecutor’s Office will not charge 20-year-old WSU student John Bazan following what prosecutors described as an attempt to “induce the police to kill him.” Bazan was booked...

Deceased male found on south side of WSU campus

Deceased male found on south side of WSU campus

SAYDEE PHOTHIVONGSA, Evergreen news editor April 13, 2023

Update 4/15/2023: The Whitman County Coroners' office has released the identity of the male that was found deceased south of Stephenson Hall. The cause of death was determined to be suicide from asphyxiation...

The car flipped on Veterans Way around 1 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 2023.

Two hospitalized after car collision on campus

MIKAYLA FINNERTY, Editor-in-chief March 21, 2023

Corrected on March 23. WSU Police Department responded to the scene, not Pullman Police Department.  A driver and one pedestrian were sent to the hospital with minor injuries after a collision...

WSU Police search for man involved in reports of indecent exposure

WSU Police search for man involved in reports of indecent exposure

SAYDEE PHOTHIVONGSA, Evergreen news editor March 4, 2023

WSU Police Department received several reports Friday afternoon involving a male near sorority houses west of campus, according to a news release from WSU PD.   The man was reportedly masturbating...

Gary Jenkins, WSU chief of police, and Sean Greene, associate vice chancellor for facilities and operations answer questions from the Senate in March 1.

ASWSU hears from facilities and WSU PD

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor March 3, 2023

ASWSU welcomed WSU Police Chief, Gary Jenkins and Sean Greene, associate vice chancellor for facilities and operations, to speak at their weekly meeting Wednesday. Greene said the two of them were...

Man found unconscious at Compton Union Building

Man found unconscious at Compton Union Building

SAYDEE PHOTHIVONGSA, Evergreen news editor February 25, 2023

Update 2/25/23 11:04 a.m.: The cause of death of the 39-year-old man was natural causes due to known medical conditions. There is no ongoing investigation, according to a press release from the Whitman...

Cougar Safe Ride vehicles prepare to depart from Wilson-Short Hall, Sep. 12.

WSU adds more safety resources following homicide, fall break

GABRIELLE BOWMAN, Evergreen news co-editor November 29, 2022

The cities of Pullman Washington and Moscow Idaho are taking more precautions regarding safety in the community with the recent homicides in Moscow. The City of Moscow Police Department sent an update...

Two Moscow Police Department officers walk down King Road toward the scene of a possible homicide at an apartment complex near the University of Idaho, Nov. 14, in Moscow, Idaho. 14, in Moscow, Idaho.

“We advise people to be concerned for their personal safety.”

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief November 16, 2022

There is a higher police presence on campus, so students and staff feel safe, said Gary Jenkins, WSU Police Department interim chief. “We know that there’s a lot of concern and we’ve heard that...

Former police sergeant resigns due to misconduct

Former police sergeant resigns due to misconduct

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 7, 2022

Matt Kuhrt officially submitted his resignation from the WSU Police Department on Nov. 1. The resignation comes after an investigation into Kuhrt following allegations of workplace misconduct and Title...

Gary Jenkins speaks to the Senate, Nov. 2.

WSU PD addresses social media presence, spread of misinformation

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 3, 2022

Gary Jenkins, WSU Interim Chief of Police addressed the concern of misinformation being spread to the ASWSU Senate. Jenkins came to speak to the senate in a continued effort to increase transparency...

Pullman Police Officer Doug Anderson holds a box of Narcan, a nasal spray used for people who have overdosed on drugs, Nov. 2nd.

Is fentanyl increase serious or sensationalized?

JULIA MESSEGEE, Evergreen reporter November 3, 2022

Two fentanyl-related deaths and 11 cases of overdosage have occurred in Pullman this year. The drug has received significant attention from the media and local police departments as Halloween concludes.  The...

Pullman PD sees increase in calls, multiple assaults this Halloweekend

Pullman PD sees increase in calls, multiple assaults this Halloweekend

TYE CRUZ, Evergreen reporter November 2, 2022

The Pullman Police Department saw an increase of 23 phone calls this Halloween weekend compared to last year, amounting to 150 calls. “Halloween is fun, and sometimes people’s alter egos come out,”...

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