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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Fall quarter update: Housing and dining

Fall quarter update: Housing and dining

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
July 16, 2020

Details on how housing and dining are expected to function during the upcoming fall quarter were given at the July 15 Wildcat Wednesday meeting held online by CWU’s orientation team. Housing According...

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Fall quarter update: Health and safety measures

Fall quarter update: Health and safety measures

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
July 16, 2020

Details on how health services are expected to function during the upcoming fall quarter were given at the July 15 Wildcat Wednesday meeting held online by CWU’s orientation team. Student Health...

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Fall quarter update: Academics

Fall quarter update: Academics

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
July 16, 2020

Details on how many aspects of student life are expected to function during the upcoming fall quarter were given at the July 15 Wildcat Wednesday meeting held online by CWU’s orientation team.  Fall...

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CWU international students cope with fast-changing ICE rules

CWU international students cope with fast-changing ICE rules

Abigail Duchow, Senior Reporter
July 15, 2020

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DOH) recently released new rules about what qualifies nonimmigrant international students to hold a student visa...

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Three long-term care facilities see more cases

Three long-term care facilities see more cases

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
July 14, 2020

A third long-term care facility in Kittitas County has confirmed cases of COVID-19. The county’s Incident Management Team (IMT) was notified of two residents of Pacifica Senior Living in Ellensburg who...

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County sees increase in long-term care facility cases

County sees increase in long-term care facility cases

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
July 13, 2020

Kittitas County’s Incident Management Team (IMT) is responding to over 10 more cases of COVID-19 occurring in both long-term care facilities that reported positive tests in the past week. The IMT reports...

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Second long-term care facility confirms positive cases

Second long-term care facility confirms positive cases

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
July 11, 2020

On July 8, Kittitas County received positive test results from two staff members of the Kittitas Valley branch of Prestige Post-Acute and Rehab were confirmed to have COVID-19.  The Incident Management...

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Meadows Place employee tests positive for COVID-19

Meadows Place employee tests positive for COVID-19

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
July 8, 2020

On July 6, Kittitas County learned a staff member of Meadows Place Assisted Living Community was confirmed to have COVID-19. The employee is now in isolation and the county’s Incident Management Team...

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2020 Ellensburg Rodeo cancelled

2020 Ellensburg Rodeo cancelled

Mitchell Roland, News Editor
July 2, 2020

The annual Ellensburg Rodeo has been cancelled for  2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, scheduled to take place over the Labor Day weekend in September, traditionally includes a parade, concerts...

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COVID-19 cases increase following phase three approval

COVID-19 cases increase following phase three approval

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
July 2, 2020

Kittitas County has seen a “significant” increase in COVID-19 cases following the move to phase three of Gov. Jay Inslee’s phased reopening plan, according to Kittitas County Public Health Department...

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CWU junior Jonah Gilley piloting a small aircraft from Arlington to Bellingham.

Hopeful student pilots left looking for a place to land

Mitchell Roland, Senior Reporter
June 29, 2020

CWU’s suspension of admittance into their professional pilot program has left several students' futures up in the air. Citing the lack of a long-term facility, among other reasons, CWU announced on...

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CWU considering 26 budget reduction ideas

CWU considering 26 budget reduction ideas

Mitchell Roland, Senior Reporter
June 25, 2020

In an effort to alleviate a $12 million budget deficit, CWU’s President’s Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC) has proposed 26 different ideas to reduce expenses on campus. In a memo to CWU President...

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