Post-doctoral researcher Kelly Kulhanek examines a frame of bees from a hive to determine how well the hive is doing. "These are all relatively new colonies, and we  just check to make sure they are doing okay, and give them some food I think," she said.

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WSU Bee research center slowly buzzing with activity
May 27, 2021 1 a.m.

WSU Bee research center slowly buzzing with activity

OTHELLO — As Kelley Kulhanek examined the frame covered with bees, turning it over with hands covered in blue nitrile gloves, she felt something just below the bottom knuckle of her left index finger.