‘I feel like everything was torn away from me’
JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter
June 22, 2020
When public schools across Washington moved to virtual learning in March, the high school class of 2020 missed out on many of their last memories. Ashlie Arrell graduated from Pullman High School on June 12 with plans of attending Spokane Falls Community College at the Pullman campus to get an associ...
Wedding plans amid a pandemic
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 17, 2020
The big day was scheduled for April 25, 2020. The date had been set for nearly a year. Allison Fox penned it into her planners, told all of her friends and family the date and double-checked the availability of wedding vendors. Anticipating her ranch-style wedding in Ellensburg, Fox said April 25 had become al...
Greek restaurant to open in Pullman
ZACH GOFF, Evergreen reporter
June 15, 2020
A restaurant that specializes in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine may open its doors in August. Yia Yia Nikki’s will be located at 1300 S. Grand Ave. The restaurant will also have a drive-thru, owner Monir Desouky said. This will be the third location of the franchise as the original restaurant...
‘She’s bringing a different perspective’
JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter
June 15, 2020
Mikayla Makle, Black Student Union at WSU president, became more aware of who she was as an LGBTQ+ Black woman when she started attending WSU. Makle grew up in Maryland, where she found it hard to come out as asexual to her family. She said even though her hometown of Waldorf was more diverse, she lea...
Weekly produce sale to last through summer, into fall
CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 15, 2020
Locals bought up almost all of the fresh produce sold at the Eggert Family Organic Farm on June 5, which is its first sale of the year. The farm was busy with an average of two to three customers waiting to be helped during the sale, said farm manager Brad Jaeckel. Most of the produce sold out aft...
Pullman recreation staff find ways to keep residents active, safe
CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 15, 2020
Despite the cancellation of recreational activities due to COVID-19, certain facilities and summer camps will open to the public soon. Pullman Parks, Facilities and Recreation has not been able to host normal summertime activities, Parks Superintendent Alan Davis said. Its employees even had to make i...
Ask Emma: Should I pursue my passion?
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
June 15, 2020
Dear Emma, I love creative writing and I consider it my passion but am always really nervous to show people my work because I’m a perfectionist. I’m afraid my writing will seem silly or incomplete, no matter how much time I have spent on it. If I was a bit better, I might actually try to mak...
Guide: Being an activist from home
JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen columnist
June 15, 2020
With the current social and political climate, many people want to use their voice to make a social impact. However, with the threat of COVID-19 still present, it might be hard for some people to go outside. Here are some things you can do from your computer. Register to vote Voting is one of the best ways...
Pullman resident channels passion for sewing to help others
CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 8, 2020
Pullman resident Juliann Yusko is the type of person who helps others in any way she can. When she designed costumes for drama in high school, she worked for hours on end to make sure every costume was ready and comfortable. That supportive and caring side of Juliann has not changed. During the pand...
Guide: Where to hit the trails this summer
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen columnist
June 8, 2020
As we get closer to the peak of summer weather, spend some time outdoors and on local hiking trails. Here are some of the best ones — in my humble opinion, of course. Kamiak Butte County Park Located about 30 minutes from Pullman, Kamiak Butte includes both steep hills and flat meadows that sa...
Whitman County libraries take different approach to summer programs
CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 8, 2020
While Whitman County Library had planned to offer many programs this summer, those events had to be put on the back burner, said Sheri Miller, associate director and youth services manager of Whitman County Library. Sarah Phelan-Blamires, WCL public services librarian, said she hosts trivia night a...
Pullman Good Food Co-op offers virtual market
JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter
June 8, 2020
Since the COVID-19 outbreak emerged, many things have come to a close. Among the local groups that had to put a halt to their operations, the Pullman Good Food Co-op decided to start a virtual community market about three weeks ago. “The idea is to help strengthen our local economy and help our...
After spending weeks as one of the nation’s hot spots for positive COVID-19 cases, Pullman and Whitman County may finally begin to see a slowdown of...
