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

Tom Weaver, a 1981 WSU graduate, stirs the world’s largest pot of lentil chili during last years National Lentil Festival.

Festival brings community, WSU together

CHLOE GRUNDMEIER, Evergreen reporter August 10, 2018

Pullman has celebrated community and agriculture the weekend before classes start at WSU since 1989 through the National Lentil Festival. Britnee Packwood, director of the festival, said this kind of...

Tyler Garrett, vice president of operations, discusses the impact Moscow and Pullman Building Supply has 
had on the community and the tradition of the family run business Monday at the Pullman Building Supply.

Community building supply celebrates 60th anniversary

CHLOE GRUNDMEIER, Evergreen reporter July 19, 2018

Moscow and Pullman Building Supply has thrived and grown on the Palouse for decades and will be celebrating its 60th anniversary this weekend. The business started as a “tiny, Podunk store in Moscow,”...

Pierce County Diamond Jaxx pitcher Cole Benson, 18, throws a pitch in the 17-and-under championship game July 8 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Series brings baseball, business to Pullman

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter July 19, 2018

The crack of the bat can be heard echoing beneath the brilliant pink Palouse sunsets on any given night, as the current generation of players add their names to the 126-year-old legacy of baseball at WSU. The...

Denise Snider, music director of the Community Band of the Palouse, conducts during a piece at Reaney Park on Wednesday.

Reaney Park brings live music outdoors

CHLOE GRUNDMEIER, Evergreen reporter July 12, 2018

Pullman Parks and Recreation began its summer concert series Wednesday night in an effort to provide the community with an opportunity for family fun and local arts. Recreation Superintendent Kurt Dahmen...

Peter Zornes, a WSU grad, was killed in a double murder-suicide in Pullman on Dec. 10, 2005. He was 25 years old.

‘A beacon of light in so many ways’

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor July 12, 2018

Joy Zornes, her family and the small town of Oakesdale, Washington, have had to deal with the loss of Joy’s closest friend and brother Peter for the past 12 and a half years. To honor him, Joy, her...

Fireworks fill the sky during the 2015 Fourth of July celebration in Sunnyside Park. For the last 43 years, several local groups have worked together to put on the event.

Sunnyside hosts annual July Fourth celebration

CHLOE GRUNDMEIER, Evergreen reporter July 3, 2018

The City of Pullman has banded together to celebrate Independence Day for the last 43 years. Several groups around Pullman work together each year to give the town a spectacular Fourth of July experience...

Preparing for an emergency

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter June 28, 2018

The Brelsford WSU Visitor Center will host a free community safety fair to answer questions and showcase equipment from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Pullman Police Cmdr. Chris Tennant said the fair is...

Participants who complete the Walk/Run a Marathon will recieve a T-shirt from Pullman Parks and Recreation.

Encouraging community to stay active during summer

CHLOE GRUNDMEIER, Evergreen reporter June 28, 2018

Pullman Parks and Recreation offers several opportunities each year for residents to get the experience of running a marathon without having to take months for preparation. Residents are invited to...

Matt Baker attempts to balance a vase on top of a balloon during a show at the Neill Public Library on Tuesday.

Comedian brings laughs to Palouse

CHLOE GRUNDMEIER, Evergreen reporter June 21, 2018

Very rarely are children given the opportunity to watch stand-up comedy, but Matt Baker gives families this chance with the funny stunt shows he performs around the country. “The kids love the visual...

Mike Porter, a glassblower at Glassphemy, performs live demonstrations during last year’s Moscow Artwalk.

Locals showcase talent at Moscow Artwalk

CHLOE GRUNDMEIER, Evergreen reporter June 14, 2018

The City of Moscow and the Moscow Chamber of Commerce have partnered for years to produce the Moscow Artwalk, a celebration of dozens of different art forms, hundreds of artists and nearly all of the local...

Children dab brushes on their hands to try out finger painting during a Summer Reading Program event last summer.

Helping children continue to learn throughout summer

CHLOE GRUNDMEIER, Evergreen reporter June 7, 2018

To help keep children busy during the summer, the City of Moscow is partnering with the Latah County Library to present the Entertainment in the Park series. Over the month of June, Thursday evenings...

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