The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

In Whitman County, buyers can now visit potential homes one-on-one with a realtor rather than looking at pictures online.

Housing market slows during usual peak time of sales

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter May 31, 2020

With COVID-19 impacting many aspects of life, people are still buying houses and signing apartment leases. The housing market slowed down because of the shutdown. This is typically the busiest time...

Grocery Outlet will be located in part of the former Shopko building.

Grocery Outlet scheduled to open in September

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor May 27, 2020

Grocery Outlet will be open in Pullman next to Harbor Freight Tools in September. Jennifer Hackman, Pullman’s economic development manager, wrote in an email that the building owner expects Grocery...

Steve Bonnar, retired director for Sojourners Alliance, plays with his Great Pyrenees dog, Moose.

‘A therapist at heart’: Sojourners’ Alliance director says farewell

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter May 26, 2020

When Rebecca Rucker moved to Washington from California with her son, they were homeless with nowhere to go until they found Sojourners’ Alliance.  There she met Steve Bonnar, who later offered her...

Performers have had to put their shows on hold for now, but once they return, theaters are planning to implement social distancing practices.

Performing arts, theaters prepare for reopening

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter May 26, 2020

When the coronavirus outbreak shuttered theater doors, it meant the suspension of events with no obvious reopening dates.  For a popular local theater, it has been over two months since the last event,...

The sun sets behind carnival rides at the Palouse Empire Fair in 2019.

Final decision about county fair not made yet

JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter and columnist May 26, 2020

The fate of the Palouse Empire Fair — just five miles outside Colfax — will be decided on June 15. Its original dates are set for September 10-13. Janel Goebel, Whitman County fair manager, said...

Some residents on the Palouse wanted to help their neighbors by initiating an organization that delivers groceries to those in need.

Grassroots organization connects volunteers with neighbors in need

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor May 26, 2020

About 70 Pullman and Moscow locals are volunteering to deliver groceries to their neighbors in need through a grassroots organization called Palouse COVID-19 Mutual Aid. Delaney Piper, the organizer...

TikTok offers users a way to learn dance moves, have a laugh and even shine light on different communities.

TikTok helps pass time, builds connections

JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter and columnist May 18, 2020

A popular social media app called TikTok rose to fame after transforming from an app formerly known as Musical.ly. During COVID-19, many people found TikTok to be a good way to pass time. Angie Dakilla,...

Sparkle Watts recently graduated from WSU. She will take a gap year then pursue law school.

WSU graduate ‘shines’ academically, outside of class

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor May 18, 2020

WSU graduate Sparkle Watts has a fitting name for her personality, said Donna Arnold, associate director of Multicultural Student Services.  “When she comes into a room, she really just shines,”...

Kamiak Butte County Park is one of Whitman Countys several parks, which offers hiking, camping and other recreational activities.

County, state parks open for recreation

JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter and columnist May 18, 2020

With COVID-19 regulations implemented statewide, Whitman County has kept camping sites and county parks open with the exception of city playgrounds and a few restrooms.  “Wawawai County Park has...

Even though summer plans may have been cancelled, you can still use this time to try new things.

Ask Emma: I don’t know what to do this summer

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor May 18, 2020

Dear Emma, I had a job lined up for this summer but now I can’t work because of the COVID-19 pandemic. What should I do? Sincerely, “Bored” Dear Bored, That’s tricky, but fear...

Neills Sweet Shop used to sell flowers and ice cream. The original store on Main Street opened 100 years ago.

Neill’s Coffee and Ice Cream to replace Daily Grind on Main Street

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor May 13, 2020

The owners of Neill’s Flowers and Gifts will open Neill’s Coffee and Ice Cream, a new store modeled after old-fashioned soda counters, this summer at the location formerly occupied by Daily Grind on...

Music professor Alexander Horace Young helped create Songwriters Roundtable. In the picture, he leads WSU’s latin band, Con Alma, on Sept. 16, 2019.

Keeping local music alive

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter May 11, 2020

As seniors in Pullman miss in-person graduation, student musicians and their instructors are finding web-based ways of artistic expression. Both WSU and Pullman High School pioneered paths for students...

Load More Stories