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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Kittitas County sees changes in gathering restrictions

Kittitas County sees changes in gathering restrictions

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
July 21, 2020

Gov. Jay Inslee’s orders, which reduce the maximum number of people who are allowed to gather, went into effect statewide on July 20. Kittitas County now has a gathering restriction of 10 people, reduced...

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First death associated with COVID-19 in Kittitas County

First death associated with COVID-19 in Kittitas County

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
July 20, 2020

On July 19, a Kittitas County resident living in the long-term care facility Pacifica Senior Living died from COVID-19. According to a press release from the Kittitas County Public Health Department (KCPHD),...

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Access to People’s Pond closed due to rising COVID-19 numbers

Access to People’s Pond closed due to rising COVID-19 numbers

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
July 18, 2020

Kittitas County Public Health Officer Dr. Mark Larson has directed the City of Ellensburg to close Irene Rineheart Riverfront Park due to increased numbers of COVID-19 cases in the county. This includes...

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A 4-H boy smiles at the crowd bidding on his market goat at the 2019 Kittitas County Fair.

In-person Kittitas County Fair canceled due to state COVID-19 restrictions

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
July 18, 2020

In light of new restrictions from Gov. Jay Inslee, the Kittitas County Fair's in-person events have been canceled this year according to a press release from the Kittitas County Event Center. Inslee...

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The street outside of Ellensburg City Hall where organizers plan to paint a Black Lives Matter mural.

Organizers raise over $5,000 for Ellensburg BLM mural in one day

Mitchell Roland, Senior Reporter
July 18, 2020

A GoFundMe fundraiser to paint a Black Lives Matter (BLM) street mural in Ellensburg has raised over $6,000 in donations so far, including a $500 donation from ASCWU. The mural is planned for downtown...

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Long-term care facility cases considered outbreaks

Long-term care facility cases considered outbreaks

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
July 17, 2020

Kittitas County Public Health Department (KCPHD) reported three COVID-19 outbreaks in association with the long-term care facilities that have seen positive cases in the past week. All patients are currently...

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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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