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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

SHOTZ Coffees sign in Colfax, Wash., Feb. 17.

Time for SHOTZ

JOSIE GOODRICH, Reporter/Copy Editor February 23, 2023

After being a barista for about nine years, Katie Broncheau took her talents and decided it was time for her to call her own SHOTZ. In 2015, Broncheau started working at the Daily Grind in Colfax as...

While grants have been distributed for nonprofits, the application for small businesses is still open.

Whitman County awards grants to nonprofits, small businesses

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor February 21, 2022

County officials are awarding grant money to local nonprofits and small businesses, with 59 businesses in Whitman County stating they are facing financial hardships in a recent survey conducted by county...

Co-founder Patrick Brown-Hayes works at his sewing machine at the Killer Clothing Collective in Lewiston, Idaho.

Killer deals without killing the planet

MEGHAN HENRY, Evergreen managing editor December 2, 2021

Jordan Peck and Patrick Brown-Hayes are shaking the foundations of the fashion industry one piece of upcycled clothing at a time.  The co-founders of The Killer Clothing Collective opened their...

There are nine different scent options for candles, ranging from cucumber water and melon to Christmas hearth.

WSU alumna donates portion of business proceeds to Hilinski’s Hope

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor January 18, 2021

What started as a quarantine project, repurposing Cougar Gold tins into soy-based candles, transformed into a philanthropic passion for one WSU alumna. As of January, Christine Smithberg sold more than...

The restaurant temporarily closed because of Gov. Jay Inslee’s mandates. It will offer take out when it reopens.

New Garden Restaurant to reopen soon

TRINITY WILLSEY, Evergreen reporter December 11, 2020

The owners of New Garden Restaurant plan to reopen Jan. 1 after being closed since mid-October. The establishment temporarily closed because of Gov. Jay Inslee’s mandates, said Kevin Lam, the restaurant...

Kelly Jensen graduated from WSU in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in apparel merchandising. After working in retail for a few years, she decided to start her own clothing brand called Rollick.

WSU alumna will not ‘play by other people’s rules’

HANNAH FLORES December 3, 2020

When Kelly Jensen attended Catholic school, free dress day once a month was the make or break moment to show off her personal style.  Although fashion was not always in her career plan, Jensen...

One of Jennifer Siegrist’s clients offered her a place to cut hair. The client just happened to own Chipman & Taylor Chevrolet.

Barber establishes shop in Pullman car dealership

SANDI KOBIESA, Multimedia editor December 3, 2020

Coming from Universal Studios, Jennifer Siegrist never imagined she would open a barbershop inside Chipman & Taylor Chevrolet on Bishop Boulevard in Pullman. Siegrist, also known as Jenn the Barber,...

WSU sophomore Michelle Cordova created an ambassador program to help promote her newly formed business and allow other students to share.

Boutique ‘shines light’ on Mexican culture

LANNA RUIZ, Evergreen reporter November 5, 2020

This summer, Michelle Cordova watched hand beaders and Indigenous peoples make intricate cultural accessories as she walked the streets of Mexico City, Mexico. That’s when she had the idea to start her...

RealiTea in downtown Pullman implemented guidelines to prevent COVID-19 from spreading, including having customers order at the front door of the store.

Boba shop reopens after closure

ELIZA CALLIS October 29, 2020

After months of dark windows and an empty restaurant, the RealiTea owners are looking ahead to brighter days. The boba shop in downtown Pullman reopened their doors at the end of September after almost...

Big chains coming to town disrupts the flow and businesses of many local stores, especially restaurants, which hurts local business owners.

OPINION: Big chains are bad for small towns

MEGHAN HENRY, Evergreen managing editor September 10, 2020

In Pullman, we are all about tradition. From Cougar Football Saturdays at The Coug, to Cougar Gold Cheese from the WSU Creamery — our local spots all hold a place in our memories as a piece of the college...

Government loans have been going to large corporations like Amazon, but we should be more worried about small businesses and individuals.

OPINION: Local businesses deserve support during COVID-19

MACKENNA ROWE July 22, 2020

We live in a time where Prime delivery offered by Amazon comes in a few days. Walmart can deliver groceries and gaming systems to cars. Food service companies can drop off food right to a front door. What...

Community Action Center Executive Director Jeff Guyett said CAC worked with the county to allocate $80,000 from the Community Development Block Grant for small businesses.

Application available for small businesses to receive aid amid COVID-19

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief July 17, 2020

The Community Action Center is accepting applications for its second round of microenterprise grants. CAC Executive Director Jeff Guyett said the microenterprise grants come from the Community Development...

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