Church adds diversity to Pullman

MARIAH INMAN, Evergreen reporter

September 22, 2017

A three-week-old multicultural church welcomes people from different backgrounds. Bishop Michael Perkins hopes this space will bring resources to Christian minorities. Perkins planted the Greater Victorious Church in Pullman, and he said he considers it the “church of all nations.” “We have...

First juice, smoothie bar opens

MARCO MCCRAY, Evergreen reporter

September 22, 2017

Filed under Community, Life, Showcase

Main Street Squeeze Juice & Smoothie opened their doors for the first time Monday morning. Main Street Squeeze, located at 540 E. Main St., is inside Sanctuary Yoga in Pullman, and this is the only juice and smoothie bar on the Palouse. Destiny Sternod, the owner of Main Street Squeeze and...

Palouse dogs to take over pool

MARCO MCCRAY, Evergreen reporter

September 15, 2017

Filed under Community, Life, Showcase

The Moscow Parks and Recreation Department and the Humane Society of the Palouse will host the 10th annual Howling at the Hamilton on Saturday. For the event, Moscow Parks and Recreation opens the Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center for dogs before the pool is winterized. The cost is $10 per dog and requires...

WSU alumnus’ clothing business gains national attention

MARIAH INMAN, Evergreen reporter

September 15, 2017

Filed under Community, Life

College Hill Custom Threads began in an apartment above The Coug bar and grill, with three white boards and tons of sticky notes. Tony Poston, founder and president of College Hill Custom Threads, came back to Pullman three years after graduating to begin a custom apparel shop with two friends. “I...

Alumna author exposes hidden history

LATISHA JENSEN, Evergreen life editor

September 8, 2017

Filed under Community, Life

WSU alumna and author Candace Wellman has unveiled and retold a substantial, yet ignored part of Washington history in her first publication with WSU Press. Wellman is visiting WSU on Saturday to discuss her book of biographies, “Peace Weavers: Uniting the Salish Coast through Cross-Cultural Marriages.” This...

New ownership expands services

MARCO MCCRAY, Evergreen reporter

September 8, 2017

Filed under Community, Life, Showcase

A local body shop is now under new management after almost four decades. Previously known as Brian’s Body Shop, it is now known as University Collision. This shop is owned and operated by five new owner managers with two locations in Pullman and Moscow. Marcus Lohman, one of the five new owner...

Local radio station offers outlet for diverse media

MARCO MCCRAY, Evergreen reporter

September 1, 2017

Filed under Community, Life

KRFP 90.3 Free Radio Moscow went from a low-power station to a full-power station on Aug. 7. Due to the upgrade, KRFP now has enough power to broadcast a stronger signal to Pullman and Moscow. The expansion also includes surrounding areas in Idaho, such as Troy and Deary. KRFP is a listener-supported,...

Service dogs helping children

NINA WILLIS, Evergreen reporter

September 1, 2017

Filed under Community, Life, Showcase

Service dogs provide immeasurable assistance to those that need them, in addition to helping people in ways they might not even expect. Autism Anchoring Dogs (AAD) are a type of service dog specifically trained for autistic children. Some children will bolt, or “elope,” when overstimulated or...

New student regent takes the reins

Forrest Holt, Evergreen reporter

August 18, 2017

Filed under Campus, Community, News

Alyssa Norris’ on-campus presence has been growing ever since she first set foot in Pullman. Now, her influence stretches across the state, reaching all of WSU’s satellite campuses. As the new student regent, Norris will sit on the university’s highest governing board to speak on behalf of WSU’s...

From zero experience to professional coffee artist

August 18, 2017

Filed under Community, Life

Name, age: Kevin Douglas, 23 Occupation, major: Barista at Cafe Moro, junior psychology and neurobiology How did you become a barista? “I became a barista in July of 2015, and I had been coming here since 2012. I was talking to Tyson every day asking for a job, and I had to be 21. So when I tu...

Brewery expands production

LATISHA JENSEN, Evergreen life editor

August 17, 2017

Filed under Community, Life, Showcase

Paradise Creek Brewery is in the final stages of moving its tank systems to a larger area to multiply beer production. Owner Tom Handy said the brewery consistently grows by at least 25 percent every year, gaining more customers and distributors. Inevitably, beer often ran out with the original equipment,...