Grocery Outlet scheduled to open in September
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
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 Outlet to open shortly after Labor Day. The space Grocery Outlet will fill is about 24,000 squ...
‘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 a job at the organization. Rucker now works at Sojourners’ Alliance as an intake specialist to ...
Ask Emma: How do I cure summer boredom?
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen columnist
May 26, 2020
Dear Emma, I’ve been at home for a couple months now. Spring semester is done and I’m not taking summer classes. I am running out of things to do, other than watching Netflix. Any tips to cure boredom or make me feel productive? Sincerely, “Cabin Fever” Dear Cabin Fever, Who k...
County fair will continue amid COVID-19
JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter
May 26, 2020
The Palouse Empire Fair — just five miles outside Colfax — will continue as planned with the dates set for September 10-13. Janel Goebel, Whitman County fair manager, said businesses benefit from the fair every year as the event accepts vendors from all cities, counties and states. It is too ...
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, said Christine Gilmore, executive director of the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre. “Ou...
Grassroots organization connects volunteers with neighbors in need
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
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 behind the group and a history masters student at WSU, said volunteers primarily focus on grocery deliveries. Howeve...
TikTok helps pass time, builds connections
JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen 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, a WSU junior multimedia journalism major, said she is known for her relatable content, which features...
WSU graduate ‘shines’ academically, outside of class
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
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,” Arnold said. “She has this charisma working and talking with people.” Watts graduated this s...
County, state parks open for recreation
JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter
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 been full of campers throughout this time,” Dave Mahan, Whitman County parks superintendent, said. ...
Ask Emma: I don’t know what to do this summer
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen columnist
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 not! Plenty of other people are in the same boat as you (including me). My best piece of advice is to d...
Neill’s Coffee and Ice Cream to replace Daily Grind on Main Street
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
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 Main Street. Chris Chandler, special projects manager at Neill’s Flowers and Gifts, said they hop...
Letter from the Editor: Here’s to staying local
MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor
May 11, 2020
My journey with The Daily Evergreen began in August 2018. I didn't think an informational meeting and a chance to get free pizza would quickly turn into an experience I would never forget. Since then, I have written for the news section, helped lead a section as deputy news editor, and wrote for Ro...
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