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A birds-eye view of the downtown construction from Evolve on Main, Aug. 13, in Pullman, Wash.

Pullman businesses face changes and challenges as the city fights to maintain morale

AIMEE SULIT, Evergreen reporter • October 23, 2024

Amidst changes from Project Downtown Pullman, businesses struggle to maintain good spirits as the city fights to keep up morale. On Oct. 11, the Pullman Batting Cages officially closed after being open...

Dominic Villareal, owner of The Modern Plantsman

A Modern Plantsman repotted in Pullman, sharing space with Kure and Co.

MAKANI PANG, Evergreen news editor • June 27, 2024

A year and a half after setting up shop in Pullman, Dominic Villareal, owner of A Modern Plantsman, has announced the closure of their Pullman location by the end of June 2024 in a series of Instagram...

Miss Huddy's is a local barbecue business and serves food every other weekend. Their NIL deal with WSU quarterback John Mateer helps community members know when they are cooking and serving.

NIL partnership with WSU quarterback, local barbecue business is mutually beneficial

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief • May 1, 2024

Name, image and likeness deals, around since July 2021, impact not only the athletes but the businesses involved as well.  For a little over a year, WSU quarterback John Mateer has had an NIL deal...

Customers look for items to buy at Michelle's Closet, Aug. 27, in Pullman, Wash.

OPINION: Thrift shopping has shifted to luxury; consumers have power to change this

ANNABELLE PEPIN, Evergreen columnist • August 31, 2022

Fashion is arguably the leading aspect of popular culture. Trends come and go, but the clothes themselves are here to stay. Second-hand shopping gives a second chance to clothes, without contributing to...

Pullman’s second Spring Pub Crawl in history will be taking place from 6 - 11 p.m. this Saturday, following the Crimson and Gray Spring Football Game.

From the window to the wall; to the bars we crawl

JOSIE GOODRICH, Reporter/Copy Editor • April 20, 2022

Cougar Football Saturdays are back for one weekend only, and with it comes the usual booze and debauchery.  Pullman’s Spring Pub Crawl will be taking place from 6-11 p.m. this Saturday,...

Butch T. Cougar dunks the ball during halftime of an NCAA college basketball game against Oregon in Beasley Coliseum, March 5.

WSU partners with Icon Source for NIL

TOM ABBOTT, Evergreen sports editor • March 28, 2022

WSU announced the implementation of Icon Suite resources for all WSU student-athletes this morning. The Icon Suite, created by Icon Source, offers a marketplace for name, image and likeness deals between...

The sights, sounds and tastes of New Orleans are coming to Pullman from Feb. 25 - March 2.

Mardi Gras madness in downtown Pullman

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter • February 24, 2022

Downtown Pullman is going to look a little bit more like New Orleans this weekend. From Feb. 25 to March 2, Promote Pullman LLC is putting on “Mardi Gras Pullman Downtown Style” in partnership...

Sugar Babe Bakery owner Melanie Voorhees founded her business in 2019, providing allergy-friendly baked goods for the residents of Colfax.

Sugar Babe Bakery coming to Pullman

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor • January 13, 2022

Sugar Babe Bakery will host its grand opening on Jan. 21 in the space next to the Audian Theatre on Main St.  Sugar Babe Bakery owner Melanie Voorhees said she is enthusiastic about contributing...

WSU student Alissa Carreno enjoys her coffee at Manny's Coffee House, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Pullman.

Six local businesses to participate in ASWSU Coffee Week

MOLLY WILK, Evergreen reporter • December 3, 2021

ASWSU’s Coffee Week starts Monday.  WSU undergraduate students will have the opportunity to receive $2 off any drink from participating coffee shops. The discount does not include alcoholic beverages...

“We’re going to host music and giving out free bike helmets and just encourage people to come out to the Perkins House,” said Nancy Rothwell, Perkins House coordinator and Whitman County Historical Society member.

Colfax business owners hope for new restaurants in town

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief • November 18, 2021

Colfax — Pullman’s neighbor to the northwest — is in dire need of new business owners to serve the town’s weekend visitors.  While existing businesses in Colfax are running well, the town is...

Employees prepare for the opening of the new Cougar Country Drive-In stand in the Compton Union Building, Monday, Nov. 1 in Pullman.

Cougar Country opens new location in CUB

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief • November 1, 2021

Cougar Country Drive in opened its new location Monday on the ground floor of the Compton Union Building.  The new location is now open from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on weekdays, according to...

"25 percent occupancy is just enough to cover the cost of staffing and bills,” said Cougar Cottage owner Bob Cady.

Local Businesses affected by Phase 2

STEFFI LUDAHL, Evergreen reporter • April 18, 2021

Local businesses in Whitman County are adjusting to operating under Washington state COVID-19 Phase 2 guidelines after the county moved down a phase last week.   In Phase 2, businesses are...

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