Central Washington University has felt the pinch of budget cuts, just like many universities throughout the nation.  The university projects 1700-1800 freshmen for the upcoming school year. While this...

Instagram users beware! The popular social media site has been flooded with get rich quick opportunities. However, Instagram users are not getting rich, they are getting scammed. Hackers are taking advantage...

This editorial is in reference to this story: Dining services supervisor investigated for ‘inappropriate boundaries’ I get it, I’m no Bob Woodward. Middle school was when people started...

Among the many complaints about management and an "unhealthy" work environment at Dining Services (see The Observer’s Oct. 28 article, Understaffing at dining services causes problems), one situation...

    If you’ve walked through the SURC Dining area since fall quarter began, you’ve probably heard rumblings of discontent about Dining Services.  Students who rely on dining services for all...

It has been said that modern day dating is like trying to find the least damaged piece of clothing at a thrift shop - that doesn’t smell. Putting it simply, dating is tough.  Nearly half of the adults...

Two new restaurants opened in Kittitas County this summer. While the restaurants differ in both menu and atmosphere, they do share something unique in common. Both are owned and operated by entrepreneurs...

This year’s Parade of Nations was a virtual event that gave International and domestic students a chance  to share their culture and celebrate their identity. Laynie Erickson talked to students with...

Kara Moser knows what it’s like to have COVID. She struggled with the virus last year and she didn’t hesitate when asked if she is planning on receiving the vaccine. “Yes. Absolutely, of course....

There is a new holiday on Feb. 13, one that takes the pressure off single ladies going into Valentine's Day.  "Galentine's Day" is about female friendships, and since the idea debuted in a 2010 episode...

Every year just outside of Ellensburg in the Yakima River Canyon, over 200 cows make their way down state route 821. The annual Eaton family cattle drive has been a Kittitas County tradition for well over...

Many Kittitas County residents unexpectedly received their second round of stimulus payments in the form of a Visa bank card. Several, primarily senior citizens, found this to be a problematic method of...