The Observer

Gov. Inslee pardons marijuana convictions

Nick Jahnke, Senior Reporter
January 23, 2019

According to Governor Jay Inslee’s web page, thousands of Washington residents with misdemeanor marijuana possession charges face an offer by Inslee via the Marijuana Justice Initiative. The initiative,...

Gaudino gives annual State of the University address on Jan. 15

Nick Jahnke, Senior News Reporter
January 16, 2019

The annual State of the University Address was a celebration of CWU’s culture and its accomplishments in recent years. CWU President James L. Gaudino and Board of Trustees Chair Ron Erickson recounted...

New Dean of Student Success

Payton Parke, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019

Correction 1/24/19: The last paragraph of this story states that ASCWU President Edith Rojas encouraged students to call Gregg Heinselman "triple G". Rojas did not encourage students to call Heinselman...

Faculty senate meeting overview

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019

Last week was the first monthly faculty senate meeting of the quarter. Here are the most important topics discussed during the meeting. These topics have the potential to be talked about all quarter and...

Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility

Nick Jahnke, Senior Reporter
January 16, 2019

If you were to drive about 25 minutes east of Ellensburg on Vantage Highway, you would begin to notice the pillars of wind turbines looming in the hills. On the north side of the highway, these turbines...

Sonic and Dutch Bros lead project to revamp downtown Ellensburg

Rune Torgersen, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2019

The beginnings of a new construction site have been visible from the I-90 for the better part of six months now. The old Bar 14 restaurant on Canyon Road near the I-90 overpass was demolished early last...

Manweller announces resignation from Washington state legislation

Jack Belcher, News Editor
January 10, 2019

Correction 1/10/19: The original story incorrectly stated that Manweller was pressured to step down from his position as representative after multiple allegations of sexual assault. Manweller was accused...

Driving safely in the snow and ice

Jessica Perez, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2019

With winter weather approaching and the roads beginning to get icy, students have begun to take measures to ensure they are safe while driving home and around Ellensburg. Sophomore Hannah Whittington...

Breaking apart the new Washington State gun law

Jack Belcher, News Editor
January 10, 2019

A new gun law will be affecting citizens under the age of 21 who want to buy semi-automatic rifles. Initiative 1639 passed in Washington state with over 60 percent of voters in favor in November of 2018....

ROTC finishes fall quarter with training in Yakima

Jack Belcher, News Editor
December 6, 2018

CWU ROTC travels to the Yakima Training Center so that cadets can practice combat skills twice a year, with one trip in the fall and the other in the spring. The purpose of this training is for new...

Steps to stay safe on the roads this winter

Sean Quinn, CNW Reporter/For The Observer
December 4, 2018

“We’re paid to risk our lives, but I don’t want anybody else to risk theirs,” trooper John Bryant, Washington State Patrol District 6’s Public Information Officer and Recruiter said. The fog...

Brooklane Village showing damage from age

Jessica Perez, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2018

External parts of Brooklane Village, located northeast of campus, are beginning to look aged and outdated. Residents have not had any problems in the interior of their apartments, but hope to see some...