Weather
Pullman Boutique Devastated by Unexpected Flood
Lily Bee's Boutique, Bridal and High End Consignment suffers hundreds of thousands in damages after river overflows
Downtown Pullman Flooded Despite New Infrastructure as South Fork Nears Historic Levels
City officials say new drainage system was overwhelmed by high floodwaters
Palouse Region Braces for Potential Flooding
Forecasters warn of rising water levels along Paradise Creek and Palouse River
Lifestyle
WSU Names Terri Parr Wynecoop Permanent Tribal Relations Executive Director
Parr Wynecoop will lead university's government-to-government relationships with Native American Tribes.
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.
Crime
Washington State Patrol to Increase Patrols Near WSU for Spring Break
Troopers will focus on speeding, impaired driving, and distracted driving violations during the university's travel period.
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.
Politics
Washington Legislature Cuts WSU Budget Less Than Governor Proposed
State lawmakers approve smaller reductions for Washington State University compared to governor's plan
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
Health
Pullman Regional Hospital earns fifth consecutive acute stroke-ready recertification
Hospital's stroke response times exceed national benchmarks as patient volume increases.
WSU Suspends Equine Portion of Veterinary Surgery Course
University cites safety concerns for students, faculty, staff, and animals amid public backlash
WSU Study Finds Cannabis Use Can Distort Memory and Increase False Recall
Researchers say even moderate doses of THC can broadly disrupt various memory systems
