The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins, pictured with Butch T. Cougar, will be succeeded by Pullman PD Cmdr. Jake Opgenorth.

Pullman police chief retires after 12 years

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor July 7, 2022

Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins is retiring from the police department this year after 12 years of protecting the Pullman community and 45 years of serving in law enforcement.  Before assuming...

Pullman Fire marshal announces retirement

Pullman Fire marshal announces retirement

PUNEET BSANTI, Deputy news editor February 4, 2022

Pullman Fire Marshal Chris Wehrung announced his retirement on Thursday after working at the Pullman Fire Department for 22 years. Wehrung will retire at the end of May, according to a press release from...

Mary Jo Gonzales has been Vice President of Student Affairs since 2017.

Mary Jo Gonzales to retire as vice president of Student Affairs

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor October 28, 2021

Mary Jo Gonzales will retire from her position as vice president of Student Affairs on Nov. 15.  Gonzales has been on leave since Sept. 1, according to a WSU Insider article.  Gonzales has served...

In addition to being the Pullman city planner, Pete Dickinson served on the planning commission for several years.

Long-time city planner retires

JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter and columnist July 6, 2020

After three decades of serving the Pullman community, Pete Dickinson will say goodbye to city planning.  Dickinson, originally from California, obtained his undergraduate degree at the University of...

Steve Bonnar, retired director for Sojourners Alliance, plays with his Great Pyrenees dog, Moose.

‘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...

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