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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

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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Kittitas County enters phase three

Kittitas County enters phase three

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
June 23, 2020

As of June 23, Kittitas County has been approved by the state to enter phase three of Gov. Inslee’s phased reopening plan. Phase three lifts new restrictions, outlined in a county public health department...

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Kittitas County applies for phase three

Kittitas County applies for phase three

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
June 18, 2020

On June 18, Kittitas County submitted an application to enter phase three of Gov. Jay Inslee’s phased reopening plan. Phase three would lessen restrictions to allow nonessential travel, more businesses...

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Kittitas County to request move to phase three

Kittitas County to request move to phase three

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
June 17, 2020

Kittitas County’s Incident Management Team (IMT) announced in a press release it has begun drafting an application for the county to enter phase three of Gov. Jay Inslee’s phased reopening plan. This...

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Enrollment for CWU professional pilot program suspended

Enrollment for CWU professional pilot program suspended

Mitchell Roland, Senior Reporter
June 17, 2020

CWU’s professional pilot program will no longer accept new enrollees. Students who were already accepted into the program for the fall have had their admission to CWU rescinded, while current students...

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ASCWU letter outlines claims of systemic racial issues on campus

ASCWU letter outlines claims of systemic racial issues on campus

Mitchell Roland, Senior Reporter
June 13, 2020

Echoing the sentiments of Ellensburg protesters over the last week, two ASCWU members released a letter saying CWU has “continued to fail faculty and students of color over and over again.” Introduced...

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Protester confirmed to have COVID-19

Protester confirmed to have COVID-19

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
June 8, 2020

An individual at both the June 1 and 2 protests for racial equality in Ellensburg tested positive for COVID-19. The county’s Incident Management Team (IMT) is in contact with the individual. A Kittitas...

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