By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Handout depicting city council members, activists found in Ellensburg

Mitchell Roland, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2020

A flyer featuring caricatures and nicknames mocking several Ellensburg activists and elected officials, as well as a letter, was found throughout the Ellensburg area and on social media over the past several...

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Students are encouraged for health and safety to not travel home and back on the weekends.

CWU encourages students to stay on campus

David Hartless, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2020

When CWU decided to reopen the campus for this upcoming school year, students were encouraged to stay on campus and not travel home on the weekends.  “If you look at the science behind the spread...

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‘Dialogues’ is starting conversations

‘Dialogues’ is starting conversations

Star Diavolikis, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2020

“Dialogues: Voices From Performance” is an ongoing series addressing racism within the performing arts. According to Natashia Lindsey, an assistant professor of theatre arts, there is an ongoing...

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Sheriff candidates make their pitches

Sheriff candidates make their pitches

Mitchell Roland, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2020

On election day 2020, the two candidates for the Kittitas County Sheriff’s are making their final push for the job. Current Sheriff Clay Myers has been on the job for just under a year after being...

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Republican Alex Ybarra is running unopposed for the 13th district state House seat .

Alex Ybarra recounts his first term serving in Olympia

Jessica Perez, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2020

Alex Ybarra is a Republican who has been representing the 13th district for two years.  Now that his term is ending, he is seeking re-election and is running unopposed.  The 13th district is one...

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Violations of health guidelines, including parties of over 10 people, may lead to fines

Violations of health guidelines, including parties of over 10 people, may lead to fines

Jared Galanti, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2020

In any college town there are bound to be parties found somewhere either off-campus or on campus, especially during Halloween. Dan Hansberry, the operations captain of the Ellensburg Police Department,...

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The battle for the 8th district

The battle for the 8th district

Mitchell Roland, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2020

With just a week left until election day 2020, candidates for Washington’s 8th congressional district are making their final pitches to voters. Incumbent Rep. Kim Schrier (D-Issaquah) is facing off...

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Two Democrats are running for the office of lieutenant governor

Two Democrats are running for the office of lieutenant governor

Jessica Perez, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2020

Current Lieutenant Governor Cyrus Habib will be stepping down when his term ends in December. Two candidates now remain in the race for the position.  The first is Senator Marko Liias, and the second...

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Flu shots and the people behind them

Flu shots and the people behind them

Ty Mcphee, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2020

Flu season is upon us, and medical staff at Kittitas Valley Healthcare (KVH) and volunteers from around the county are working to ensure that things run how they’re supposed to.  Kathryn Brunner...

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Gaudino gives his final State of the University speech

Gaudino gives his final State of the University speech

Mitchell Roland, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2020

In his final State of the University speech as President of CWU, James L. Gaudino outlined the progress the university has made towards meeting his three university-wide goals, while also previewing the...

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Water main break causes flooding

Water main break causes flooding

Amy Morris, Managing/Online Editor
October 22, 2020

On Tuesday, Oct. 20 there was a break to a water main, which is a substantial pipe that carries drinking water. The break occurred on North Walnut Street between East Dean Nicholson Boulevard and 18th...

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As the election nears, candidates for Attorney General square off

As the election nears, candidates for Attorney General square off

Jessica Perez, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2020

Local elections take place in November. Americans will not only be voting for the U.S. president, but for their local officials.  One of the offices up for election is the office of the attorney general....

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