Residents step up to help at-risk community members
MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen reporter
April 2, 2020
As developments with COVID-19 continue across the country, community organizations in Whitman County are stepping up to provide services for those in at-risk populations. Eric Fejeran, United Way of Whitman County director, said the United Way of Whitman County launched a COVID-19 Community Relie...
Idaho earthquake sends shockwaves as far as Pullman, Albion
LUKE HUDSON, Evergreen reporter
March 31, 2020
A series of earthquakes shook the Challis National Forest and surrounding areas of Idaho about 78 miles northeast of Boise on Tuesday evening. The largest of them, which was 6.5 on the Richter scale, was the strongest quake Idaho had seen since 1983, according to the U.S. Geological Survey webs...
Several Pullman bars switch to delivery, to-go only systems
JARED BRADLEY, Evergreen reporter
March 25, 2020
Local restaurants and bars in Pullman have had to look for ways to deal with COVID-19 after the governor ordered that restaurants no longer serve customers in-store. Many of them are switching to to-go only or delivery-only service. Travis O’Dell, owner of The Land, said they were closed all of last ...
OPINION: WSU’s party rep must change
DAYANA FAIRCHILD, Evergreen columnist
March 25, 2020
In 2002 Playboy magazine published a list of top party schools, WSU took 18th place on the list. In 2009, we rose up to 16th place on Playboy's list. So maybe that's where it started, or perhaps the reputation goes back even further. But WSU's reputation for being a party school still stands stro...
Grub Hunt: Takeout, stay home edition
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
March 24, 2020
For those who can’t cook or are accustomed to eating out frequently, mealtime social distancing can be a bit of a nightmare. Luckily, dozens of restaurants in Pullman are offering takeout and delivery options for whatever your cabin fever may have you craving. Local businesses need support ...
Winter weather may affect Friday driving conditions
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
March 12, 2020
A late winter storm may impact driving conditions from 11 p.m. Friday to 11 a.m. Saturday, says a weather advisory issued by the U.S. National Weather Service. Snow expected to reach up to two inches with winds as high as 35 miles per hour. According to the advisory, affected areas include Moscow,...
The Big Picture
MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen reporter
March 10, 2020
Landscape architecture students at WSU are applying research on rising temperatures that is due to climate change for a year-long project focused on developing Pullman’s Gateway District. Steve Austin, a clinical assistant professor in the School of Design and Construction, said the Gateway Dist...
Cleanup to cause temporary parking restrictions
JARED BRADLEY, Evergreen reporter
March 10, 2020
Parking on College Hill will be partially restricted over spring break in order to clean the city’s streets from winter debris. Vehicles found parked on affected streets between 2 and 9 a.m. can be cited and towed, according to the press release. Affected roadways include: NE Maide...
Wellness Wednesday to focus on migraines, menstruation
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
March 10, 2020
This month’s Women’s Wellness Wednesday, hosted by Pullman Regional Hospital, will focus on migraines and the menstrual cycle. Neurologist Sarita Said-Said will speak at the event, which is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. tomorrow at Three Forks Bike and Brew in Pullman, said Noel Nicolai, Healthier Com...
Time for Thai: Phikun’s restaurant review
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
March 10, 2020
Restaurant goers at Phikun’s Thai Cuisine say they keep coming back for the individually cooked and made-to-order food. A word of caution for those who plan on dining at this family-run business: try not to be in a rush. The food in this small local restaurant is tasty but can take a while to ...
Introducing GPSA candidates
MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen GPSA reporter
March 10, 2020
GPSA candidates for executive, college representative and senator positions shared their vision for next year at the general debate on Monday night. Candidates were allowed five minutes to share information about themselves and ideas they would bring to the senate if elected. This was foll...
OPINION: I was wrong about COVID-19
KATIE LANE, Evergreen columnist
March 9, 2020
On Feb. 3, I made a rash judgement, that we shouldn’t stress the coronavirus. I was naive, I hadn’t caught my first frat flu yet. I was a mere child. At the time, students and Pullman natives alike were being racist and irrational about the recent outbreak of the Wuhan novel coronavirus. Unfortunat...
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