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

Kittitas County to request accelerated opening

Kittitas County to request accelerated opening

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
May 4, 2020

Kittitas County will be applying to immediately begin phase two of Gov. Jay Inslee’s phased reopening plan, county officials announced during a press conference. Called a variance, the application will...

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Protesters gather at county courthouse

Protesters gather at county courthouse

The Kittitas County Business Coalition held a protest against statewide health orders in front of the county courthouse on May 1. At the core of the protest was the concern that businesses, particularly...

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Student Board of Trustees member position filled

Student Board of Trustees member position filled

Ty Mcphee, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2020

The CWU Board of Trustees (BOT) student representative position is set to be filled following the end of current student member Alex Harrington’s 2019-20 term. Applications for the position ended...

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April accepted as child abuse awareness month

April accepted as child abuse awareness month

Kiri Schwedler, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2020

On April 6, during their first online meeting, the Ellensburg City Council voted unanimously to proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention month. Following a request from Carol Newell Pidduck, the executive...

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Free lunches offered through school program

Free lunches offered through school program

Michelle Reyes, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2020

Ellensburg School District has been providing breakfast and lunch sacks at nine different locations since April 6, to anyone under the age of 18. The program will continue until June 19.  Schools have...

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ASCWU elections approaching

ASCWU elections approaching

Ty Mcphee, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2020

The ASCWU elections for this year are going to be held in an entirely online format due to the current COVID-19 restrictions. Applications for the election began April 16 and will be ending at 4 p.m....

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COVID-19 related changes in Kittitas County

COVID-19 related changes in Kittitas County

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
April 24, 2020

Several updates to changes related to COVID-19 in the county were announced via a series of press releases by the Kittitas County Public Health Department (KCPHD).    Medical services available Residents...

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Recreation center workers laid off

Recreation center workers laid off

Rey Green, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2020

With school being online, the entire campus is closed, leaving recreational workers out of a job this quarter. A majority of recreational workers are hurting financially and are in a tough situation because...

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CWU joins Light It Blue tribute

CWU joins Light It Blue tribute

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
April 22, 2020

CWU has joined other institutions nationwide in participating in the Light It Blue tribute. Beginning on April 15 and going through April 30, Barge Hall will be lit up from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. with blue...

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Kittitas Valley Math Circle meetings canceled

Kittitas Valley Math Circle meetings canceled

Michelle Reyes, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2020

Kittitas Valley Math Circle (KVMC) canceled their face-to-face meetings at CWU for the remainder of spring quarter. On April 6 Gov. Jay Inslee requested a statewide closure of  private and public schools...

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Health Science building construction will continue

Health Science building construction will continue

Ty Mcphee, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2020

Construction for the new Health Sciences building will be continuing despite Gov. Jay Inslee’s statewide COVID-19 restrictions.  The CWU Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting on March 31 was held online...

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CWU implements pass or fail grade options

Abigail Duchow, Senior Reporter
April 22, 2020

Due to all classes being taught online, CWU has implemented a system to help students succeed in a learning environment they may not be familiar with. The system CWU will be using for spring 2020 is pass...

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