Matt Loveless, Author at Northwest Public Broadcasting

Prenatal cannabis exposure linked to cognitive defects

By Matt Loveless October 14, 2020

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. (Murrow News 8) – Regular cannabis exposure in rats during pregnancy may cause their offspring to have long-term cognitive deficiencies, asocial behavior, and anxiety later in adulthood. That’s according to a new study by neuroscientists in Washington State University’s Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience unit that provides Read More

Students fighting online learning fatigue

By Matt Loveless September 26, 2020

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN (Murrow News 8) – Students at Washington State University are five weeks into online classes this fall. This is causing difficulties with some of the students becoming distracted or not paying attention. This is pushing students into unknown territory, becoming the first generation to have completely online classes. Some students, Read More

Catholic Church on College Hill still adjusting through pandemic

By Matt Loveless September 26, 2020

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. – As Pullman continues to watch Coviid-19 cases increase, Father Steve Dublinski of Sacred Heart Catholic Church finds himself stuck in the middle of it all. The parish, notably, is tucked between rows of undergraduate housing atop CollegeHill.“Our fundamental concern in for the health of the whole community,” Father Dublinski said. Read More

How We Ended Up Here: Episode 4 – Voter Turnout Higher?

By Matt Loveless September 23, 2020

As the final few ballots are counted following this month’s primary, it has become clear that this election was of major interest to voters in Washington. State primaries typically sees about 35% of registered voters cast their ballots. In 2020, that number has not topped 54%, the biggest number since the 1964 presidential primary. With more than 2.5M ballots counted, “How Read More

How We Ended Up Here: Episode 3 – What’s A Top-Two Primary?

By Matt Loveless September 23, 2020

Listen to episode 3 of How We Ended Up Here

On or by August 4, Washington voters will cast their votes in the 2020 primary - one of three states to hold a “top-two” primary. What is that? In 2004, Initiative 872 approved a change to Washington’s primary voting system, selecting the two candidates for each position who have the most votes to go against each other in the November general election, regardless of party Read More

WSU students weighing post-spring break options

By Matt Loveless March 14, 2020

With WSU courses moving to an online-only format, many students are leaving for spring break unsure of what comes next. Continue Reading WSU students weighing post-spring break optionsRead More

K-9 “Chief” goes home after being shot in eye

By Matt Loveless March 4, 2020

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN (Murrow News 8) – Just five days after a robbery suspect shot him through the eye, “Chief” is going home. The Moses Lake Police Department K-9 Unit dog left the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital Wednesday morning, in a processional with law enforcement from around the region. The 3-year-old German Shepherd… Read More

Leap day babies get rare chance to celebrate

By Matt Loveless February 28, 2020

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN – A student has such a unique birthday, that the odds of being born on that day are one in 1,461. Katelynn Towry, a sophomore at Washington State University, is “turning five” this month. Her birthday is on February 29, which, due to leap year, only happens once every four… Read More

UPDATE: Man involved in Military Hill standoff now in police custody

By Matt Loveless February 20, 2020

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN – A man who was in a standoff with police on Pullman’s Military Hill surrendered peacefully Thursday afternoon. The standoff, which lasted about two hours, ended just before 4pm. Police said the man had barricaded himself in a home on the 300 block of NW Robert Street at about 2pm… Read More

WSU Students Remember the Legacy of Kobe Bryant

By Matt Loveless February 12, 2020

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN – According to the National Public Radio, Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash on Jan 26 alongside his 13- year- old daughter Gianna and 7 other on board. Bryant was known as a NBA star, father, and legend. WSU student, Dangelo Bolin said since Kobe’s death he’s thought of… Read More

Pullman Walmart changes hours

By Matt Loveless February 3, 2020

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN (Murrow News 8) – Pullman is losing a major overnight shopping option. Over the weekend, Pullman’s Walmart announced a change to their hours as of February 1. They will be open from 6am to 1am daily. The announcement was also made on the local Walmart Facebook page. The Walmart opened… Read More

Timeline of bad information in first wave of Kobe Bryant story

By Matt Loveless January 26, 2020

More Murrow News Stories Journalism did not have its best day Sunday. According to Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, nine people were on a helicopter that crashed into the hills above Calabasas, Calif. Sunday morning. Among the deceased is former NBA star Kobe Bryant. According to the L.A. Times, NBA authorities have also confirmed… Read More

WSU fraternity member found dead

By Matt Loveless November 12, 2019

File photo of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity chapter house at Washington State University.

Pullman Police said the death of a student found Tuesday morning may be alcohol-related. Continue Reading WSU fraternity member found deadRead More

“Study files” leave Greek leadership concerned

By Matt Loveless November 7, 2019

The clash between WSU's academic integrity policy and oft-used study files is causing some student leaders to re-examine students' study habits. Continue Reading “Study files” leave Greek leadership concernedRead More

WSU Dining Shows Appreciation for the High-Paying Patrons at the University

By Matt Loveless October 28, 2019

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN – Southside Café hosted a medieval-themed night for their customers Thursday in Pullman. The event saw a commitment to the renaissance theme with food like bread, cheese, legs of charred turkey and beef stew served in bread bowls. Decorations of stone castles and vines surrounded the dining hall and wrapped… Read More

WSU Kappa Sigma Pulls Away From IFC

By Matt Loveless September 27, 2019

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. – Kappa Sigma was released from the Interfraternity Council membership and is banned from returning to University recognition until 2024, according to the IFC Senate. The national fraternity has been promoting its chapters to leave the IFC in effort to gain more freedom and control of their own operations. “They finally… Read More

Cougs set for prime time matchup with UCLA

By Matt Loveless September 10, 2019

PULLMAN (Murrow News 8) – It will be another late Saturday night at Martin Stadium, as WSU hosts their first Pac-12 game of the season in prime time. The conference announced a 7:30pm PT start to the September 21 game vs. UCLA to start the conference season for both teams. The game will air nationally… Read More

Cougs set for prime time kickoff vs. UCLA

By Matt Loveless September 10, 2019

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN (Murrow News 8) – It will be another late Saturday night at Martin Stadium, as WSU hosts their first Pac-12 game of the season in prime time. The conference announced a 7:30pm PT start to the September 21 game vs. UCLA to start the conference season for both teams. The… Read More