Local business owner gets ‘down to the smallest details’
HANNAH FLORES, Evergreen reporter
September 24, 2020
Prior to launching her shop, Rya Ramsay considered jewelry an afterthought — something to bring an outfit together. A few years later, she is now the sole proprietor of Rya Ramsay’s Designs, an online shop that produces sustainable and minimalistic accessories. Ramsay said when she made the switch to more sustainable jewelry, she hoped to...
Where coffee, art merge together
ELIZA CALLIS, Evergreen reporter
September 24, 2020
Moscow is home to many small businesses, but the mother and daughter duo who own Cafe Artista has a unique position in town. The cafe on Moscow’s Main Street sells local coffee and food while featuring up-and-coming artists' work for consignment. Lisa Bafus, Cafe Artista co-owner, said she...
Floral shop flourishes in Moscow
HANNAH FLORES, Evergreen reporter
September 24, 2020
Heather Niccoli expresses her life-long interest in creativity by creating floral arrangements and running Home&Harvest, a lifestyle magazine. As a young adult, Niccoli worked in a historic flower shop in Moscow with intentions of purchasing the shop. Unfortunately, the timing was never right. Nic...
Pullman-based salon built on teamwork
ANNIE HAGER, Evergreen reporter
September 24, 2020
The owner of LaBella Salon set out to provide a high-end experience for customers looking for haircuts and coloring services six years ago. Heather Meyer, LaBella Salon owner, has been styling hair for 30 years. Meyer said although the beauty industry is looked down upon a lot of the time, her team ...
WSU alumni create local coffee roast company
MATAYA SIEMION, Evergreen reporter
September 21, 2020
Two years ago, Kyle O’Malley and Grant Schoenlein decided to quit their stable jobs and start working on their dream of creating a premium coffee company in Moscow. Both O’Malley and Schoenlein graduated from WSU and are two of just a handful of WSU alumni that started their own coffee roast...
Renovation a work in progress for Slice Pizzeria
ELIZA CALLIS, Evergreen reporter
September 21, 2020
Slice Pizzeria & Taphouse is planning on investing about $1.4 million to add two building levels, which will include a new 2,000-square-foot commercial space and apartments. Owner Matthew Becker said the addition will include another restaurant space with a patio and small luxury apartments. Due ...
Local pub celebrates 111 years
SANDI KOBIESA, Evergreen reporter
September 17, 2020
Over the last 111 years, Rico's Public House has survived devastating events, including the largest stock market crash in U.S. history, and now, the Pullman business is facing a pandemic. Tawny Szumlas, owner of Rico’s, said even though businesses are struggling due to COVID-19, Rico’s histor...
Colfax consignment shop moves locations
SANDI KOBIESA, Evergreen reporter
September 14, 2020
Bully for You in Colfax made some big changes these past few months. They moved two blocks north of their old location into a larger building. “We’re obsessed with old buildings and old towns, and this building is perfect,” said Laura Storm, Bully for You co-owner. The bigger building mea...
Pullman businesses enforce mask mandate
JARED BRADLEY, Evergreen reporter
September 14, 2020
Following Gov. Jay Inslee’s mask mandate, local businesses in Pullman must enforce employees and customers to wear face coverings while indoors. Jacob Barrera, head manager of Tin Tan Tacos, said he has been enforcing the mask mandate and has been giving out disposable gloves for patrons to use w...
A look into Stubblefields’ history
ANNIE HAGER, Evergreen reporter
September 10, 2020
When Stubblefields permanently closed its doors Aug. 29, it ended the 15-year legacy of high-energy parties and tradition. Stubblefields was a bar and club located in Pullman, and it opened in 2005. Its owners had the vision to give students the chance to party safely. DJ Goldfinger, Stubblefields...
Etsi Bravo reopens with food options
MATAYA SIEMION, Evergreen reporter
September 10, 2020
Normally, Etsi Bravo is a hot spot for WSU students. It was a place filled with dancing, guest performers and comedy nights. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the nightclub almost completely shut down. Etsi Bravo opened Aug. 28 for customers to order take out food after about six months of bein...
New clinic offers subscription rates, confidentiality
JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen reporter
September 3, 2020
A medical clinic recently opened in Pullman and with a different approach to healthcare. Dr. Shaleah Jones is a traditional family physician, she said, but she will not be working with insurance companies. By not working with these companies, she is more free to practice medicine the way she wants,...
GPSA plans to increase student stipends and updated students about S&A fees and the childcare center in its first Town Hall of the year. Stipends The...
