One local’s 20-year journey with sewing
MATAYA SIEMION, Evergreen reporter
September 28, 2020
Jody Boroughs' passion for sewing extends to over two decades. Two years ago, she decided to start up her own online business, Fly Monkey Fly, selling handmade bags. Boroughs’ grandmother sewed around her while she was growing up, but Boroughs did not touch a sewing machine until she was in her e...
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...
OPINION: What we love about Pullman
GRACE LAPIERRE, Evergreen columnist
September 24, 2020
There is a lot to love about Pullman. I enjoy grabbing food or drinks from Popo, spending time under the sound sculpture or wandering around at night. I'll often go for walks with a friend, across campus or through town, to get some exercise in while we talk. Makenna Mullen, junior mechanical engineering...
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 ...
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...
OPINION: Pullman students came back for many reasons
GRACE LAPIERRE, Evergreen columnist
September 15, 2020
Those of us who came back to Pullman know why we did. Sometimes, though, it is hard not to wonder why someone else returned in spite of the risk, and especially given the university's guidelines. While I had already signed my lease — as had my roommates — before WSU asked students not to come...
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...
Coug parents react to COVID-19 cases
ANNIE HAGER, Evergreen reporter
September 3, 2020
Before fall began, parents and WSU students had a decision to make: come back to the Pullman campus or stay at home. Due to the rise in confirmed cases in Whitman County, WSU issued a statement warning students they would face disciplinary action if caught gathering in groups with 10 or more people....
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,...
Rise of Amazon orders keeps postal workers busy
JARED BRADLEY, Evergreen reporter
September 3, 2020
Postage has come a long way from its humble beginnings in the country, especially now that Amazon has become so prevalent during quarantine. In downtown Pullman, what once was the historical United States Post Office building stands taller than all except Evolve. Now, the building is used as a brewery,...
Local gyms adapt to COVID-19
JOEL KEMEGUE, Evergreen reporter
August 27, 2020
Gyms are one of the many Pullman and Moscow businesses reopening as COVID-19 restrictions are drawn back, but with the ever-present worry about the virus, they’ve had to make changes to provide safe environments for fitness. Snap Fitness in Moscow closed for six weeks in March to comply with COVID-1...
Letter to freshmen: Stay connected despite COVID-19
BRUCE MULMAT, Guest columnist
August 17, 2020
This will be an interesting semester for Cougs everywhere. Obviously, everyone knows that WSU Zoom 2: Electric Boogaloo will make classes more difficult, and it will make labs almost impossible. To all the STEM majors: I give to you my condolences. The best part of school for me was the people....
Sixty-nine individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday, bringing Whitman County’s total to 1,309 cases. Of the new patients, 19 females...
