Lifestyle
Veterinary Student's Cat Rescued After 27 Days Missing
Simba, a 6-year-old indoor cat, was found severely frostbitten and hypothermic in a snowbank before being rushed to the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
WSU Honored for Transformational Change Initiative Projects
University recognized for efforts to boost student success and retention across multi-campus system.
WSU Greek Leadership Bans Parties After Falls on Greek Row
Two men have been injured in recent high falls from buildings on the university's Greek Row.
Politics
Pullman Fire Department Assistant Chief Post To Stay Empty Amid Budget Deficit
The city is grappling with a major budget shortfall and has implemented a hiring freeze.
Pullman Firefighters Union Warns of Staffing Cuts Amid City Budget Crisis
Part-time reserve firefighters to lose hours, reducing personnel on major incidents
Advocacy Groups Launch Ads Challenging ICE's Tactics
Ads portray ICE as either overly aggressive or as community-focused, aiming to sway public opinion on the controversial agency.
Crime
Thieves Ram Car Through Wall to Steal From Weed Dispensary
Authorities search for suspects after break-in at Happy Time Weed Dispensary near Pullman, Washington.
21-Year-Old Injured in 30-Foot Fall from WSU Greek Row Building
Pullman police say the incident was an accident after the student slipped on ice while trying to urinate from a third-story window.
Two Arrested After Early Morning Pullman Assault
Whitman County SWAT Team assists in apprehending suspects on multiple felony and domestic violence charges
Business
Pavilion Behind Pullman's Military Hill Indoor Pool To Be Demolished For Renovations
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is taking down the pavilion to prepare for upgrades to the newly acquired Schweitzer Wellbeing Center.
Pullman Announces Staff and Service Reductions Amid Budget Shortfall
City officials say changes are part of broader effort to reduce costs while maintaining core services
Pullman Announces Staffing Changes and Cutbacks
City to reduce hours for some employees and summer positions to balance budget
Health
Research: Munchies May Aid Those Lacking Appetite
Study finds cannabis use triggers cognitive response to increase food intake, regardless of factors like age, weight or recent eating.
Prenatal Infection Linked to Increased Adult Alcohol Misuse Risk
WSU study finds antioxidant treatment may help reduce effects of early immune stress on later alcohol use disorder.
Researchers Find Key to Healthy Heartbeats
A tiny region in a little-known muscle protein may hold the key to a healthy, steady heartbeat.
