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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

A bystander watches the emergency response to the flood water running down the street on April 9 at the intersection of Stadium Way and Grand Avenue.

City fined for April flood response

KHADIJAH BUTLER, Evergreen reporter October 10, 2019

The City of Pullman was fined a total of $2,700 by the Labor and Industry Department (L&I) for violations the Pullman Fire Department committed during the flood rescue in April. The official L&I...

Councilmember Brandon Chapman says many businesses have put good practices in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Meeting cancellations raise concerns

BENJAMIN WHITE, Evergreen reporter October 9, 2019

Six regularly scheduled Pullman city council meetings have been canceled since August, raising questions of transparency and communication between city officials and residents. Councilmember Dan Records...

General manager at Stubblefields, DJ Goldfinger, explains the recent bathroom arson on Monday afternoon at Stubblefields Bar & Grill.

Stubblefields alleged arson harmless, managers say

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter October 9, 2019

The arson that occurred early Friday morning at Stubblefields Bar and Grill was not significant enough to cause damage or evacuate the building, according to the managers. DJ Goldfinger, Stubblefields...

Michael Kelly, co-owner of Michelle’s Closet, says big companies such as Walmart make it difficult for local businesses to thrive, so it’s vital for small businesses to distinguish themselves by providing products and services large chains don’t offer.

City of Pullman creates new position to increase business development

KATLYN COOK, Evergreen reporter October 7, 2019

The city of Pullman recently hired an economic development manager to create a plan to increase the business presence in Pullman. The city council will assess. Jennifer Hackman said she is looking to...

“The silence creates the opportunity for more violence to happen,” Jill McCluskey, Lauren’s mother and director for WSU’s School of Economic Science says. “I hope that it gets us on this path for positive change.” The day-long event will kick off with a race at 9 a.m. at Mary’s Park.

Series of events to honor late local track athlete

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief October 4, 2019

Friends, family and community members inside and outside of Pullman will gather to honor late Lauren McCluskey with a series of events Saturday to support her foundation. The event will start with a...

Medication drop-off open this weekend

Medication drop-off open this weekend

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief October 4, 2019

Pullman residents will have a safe space to drop off any type of medication or prescription drugs they no longer need, as part of a new program starting this weekend. Cougs for Recovery is hosting a...

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New spray to prevent frost damage for days

SHANEL HAYNES, Evergreen reporter October 3, 2019

Professors at the WSU Tri-Cities campus are developing a biorenewable spray that prevents frost damage on crops for about 72 hours. Qin Zhang, professor and director of the WSU Center for Precision...

Brian Douglas Scott, principal of BDS Planning & Urban Design, explains the components of the master plan aimed at renovating the downtown area businesses to attendees during a meeting at the Gladish Community and Cultural Center.

Consulting firm holds master plan discussion

GEORGE ERALIL, Evergreen reporter October 3, 2019

Residents and city council officials gathered to hear plans for renovations to Pullman’s downtown area at the Gladish Community and Cultural Center on Wednesday. BDS Planning & Urban Design is developing...

Michelle’s Closet owners Michael and Michelle Kelly cut the ribbon outside of their store at their grand opening at noon Tuesday in downtown Pullman. The store will operate as a consignment shop for men’s and women’s clothing.

New clothing shop celebrates grand opening

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter October 2, 2019

The owners of Michelle’s Closet, a new consignment shop downtown, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new business in front of the store at noon Tuesday. Several members from the Pullman Chamber...

WSU Creamery manager John Haugen said the WSU Creamery has been ramping up cheese production and making two batches every Monday and Tuesday. One batch of cheese fills 800 30 oz. cans.

Price of Cougar Gold Cheese to increase next year

LUKE HUDSON, Evergreen reporter October 2, 2019

The cost of Cougar Gold Cheese is rising to help cover the cost of the new WSU Plant Sciences Building that is part of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resources Sciences. Brandon Schrand,...

Eric Fejeran, Board President for United Way of Pullman, discusses the recent name change of the organization on Tuesday morning at Thomas Hammer.

Local nonprofit changes name to be reflective of goals

BENJAMIN WHITE, Evergreen reporter October 2, 2019

The organization previously known as United Way of Pullman has changed its name to United Way of Whitman County. “We want to branch out and show that we represent Whitman County as a whole,” said...

Parks manager Alan Davis, left, and recreation manager Kurt Dahmen discuss project renovations Thursday at the Pullman Pioneer Center.

Park to gain new accessible playground

KHADIJAH BUTLER, Evergreen reporter September 27, 2019

The Pullman Parks and Recreation Commission discussed the construction of a new playground that is accessible for children with disabilities during a meeting Thursday. The Kiwanis Club donated $25,000...

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