Ukrainian student Kateryna Debera shares Ukrainian foods and culture. Listen Ukrainian and American students learn about each other’s cultures while the Russian invasion continues. (Runtime 3:52) Read Students from King Danylo University in Ukraine were scheduled to begin their business tourism class in February. Professor Nadiia Grebeniuk, who serves as Read More
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More Murrow News Stories MOSCOW, Idaho. – It was a cold winter night January 10, 1999, when Jerry Schutz’s life was changed forever. It was the day his partner, 25-year-old University of Idaho student Wil Hendrick, went missing from a party at the corner of Almond and C Street in Moscow. “He was pretty much… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH -Now that COVID-19 restrictions have laxed, concerts are able to happen more frequently. This allowed for WSU’s Student Entertainment Board to host their first SpringFest event since 2019. However, SEB’s Director of Events Olivia Burdick, who spearheaded the event this year, detailed the struggles she and SEB faced Read More
The U.S. is facing the largest blood shortage in years due to the COVID-19 pandemic discouraging people to donate. Continue Reading Organizations Encourage Americans to Donate Blood Amid National ShortageRead More
Washington’s “Bring them home” law takes effect in June. It allows tribal members to pray over a deceased indigenous person without compromising the scene before an autopsy is conducted, and supports survivors of trafficking. Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – A Washington State University spokesman says university president Kirk Schulz is not interested in leaving for the Big 12. This, a day after a report surfaced about Schulz as a strong candidate for the Big 12 commissioner job. The Athletic’s Matt Fortuna cited “overwhelming external support” for Schulz’s… Read More
More Murrow News Stories BELGRADE, SERBIA – Second-year college student Jelisaveta Zubac does not believe the Serbian government is doing enough to ensure young adults’ success. “You have to build yourself up,” she said. “There’s not much help.” Zubac is not alone in her sentiments. English student Tijana Jovic said she feels young people are… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH -As summer creeps closer, so does wildfire season. The National Interagency Fire Center designated Eastern Washington as a 2nd-level drought region for this upcoming fire season. Fires in recent years destroyed acres of land across Eastern Washington, including the Malden fire in 2020. Lauren Stachowiak, Director of Wildfire Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. – If there is one thing renowned journalist Ann Curry has faith in, it is the truth. This week marked the 46th Annual Murrow Symposium for Washington State University’s Murrow College, where Curry received the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award. “This is the moment to build again,” Curry… Read More
Journalist Ann Curry receives the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award. Continue Reading Ann Curry To Receive Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement AwardRead More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – The end of the school year means final exams, job hunting, and, for Master of Fine Arts Graduate Candidates, art museum exhibitions. “This particular show is about celebrating the accomplishments of the Fine Arts thesis students,” Debby Stinson, the Marketing and PR director for the museum, said. Six… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – WSU students parking on campus may be paying more for their spots soon. The WSU Parking and Transportation Task Force want to increase the cost of parking permits and parking meters across campus. All campus parking permits are proposed to increase in price 10% a year starting in… Read More
More Murrow News Stories NOVI SAD, SERBIA – To combat declining press freedoms in Serbia, student journalists are ready to take up the mantle and be the change the country needs. “I think us young journalists have a space to make the media a better place,” said Andrea Knežević, University of Novi Sad senior. These students… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – Those walking around the Compton Union Building Monday and Tuesday might have been handed a rose, which the WSU Women*s Center passed out in honor of International Women’s Day. Emily Straling, senior psychology major, said she was not expecting the act of kindness and appreciated the thoughtfulness of the… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH. – March eighth was the mark of International Women’s Day, but some people on campus felt that this day needed to be celebrated just a little longer. International Women’s Day lands at the beginning of Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias where people are asked to imagine… Read More
More Murrow News Stories MOSCOW, Idaho. – On the other side of the world, Russia is invading and attacking Ukraine, lives lost each day. Across the globe, protestors are taking to the streets to send a message against this conflict, uniting with Ukrainians who are facing this war. Miriam Kent speaks on behalf of the… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – A new Starbucks may be heading to downtown Pullman soon, but some locals aren’t so happy about it. The Pullman City Council is mulling a proposal to lease land to Forza Developments out of Utah to build a new Starbucks drive-thru on Main St. The new Starbucks would… Read More
For Corey Dembeck, there is something magical about Palouse Falls State Park. “It’s the Grand Canyon of Washington,” said Dembeck, Olympia resident and founder of Sojournlist, a travel blog.
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More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – For cast members at Pullman Civic Theater, meeting new people and building relationships are highlights of putting on a production. “It’s not like a team sport where you’re competing,” cast member Karena Gutierrez said. “But it is definitely a team effort.” The chemistry between the cast has only grown… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – Downtown Pullman could be seeing a new Starbucks location in the near future. Forza Development LLC, wants to demolish the former Oasis Teriyaki & Pho restaurant on 530 E. Main St. to build a new drive-thru Starbucks location, according to documents Forza sent to Pullman City Council. Part… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – WSU researchers in the College of Veterinary Medicine have made a new test for a rare genetic mutation in cats that could affect how they react to medicine. The MDR1 gene, also known as the multidrug sensitivity gene, was originally found in dogs in 2001 but has since… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – Energy bills for the month of January increased. Wildlife ecology major Mackenzie Perry said her electric bill was up nearly $40 from the usual cost. She shares an apartment with three roommates, which uses baseboard heating. Carlos Limon, Avista Utilities energy efficiency engineer, said during the winter months,… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. – Ferdinand’s Creamery is quite literally the sweet spot on the Washington State University campus. They serve cheese, ice cream, milk shakes, and more, all made from dairy farms located in Pullman. This spring, they’re dropping another seasonal release…and for this season, you can find Red Pepper Garlic at… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – As 2022 progresses, some people are calling for stringent COVID-19 mitigation efforts like mask-wearing to lessen. “If we’re gonna get it, there’s already different ways we’re gonna get it other than wearing masks,” WSU student Dani Reeves said. Lessening these restrictions means society is shifting from a pandemic to… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. – Something on all of our minds as the omicron variant takes over the U.S…COVID-19 testing in Pullman, or should I say, the lack thereof? “The tests are getting a little more hard to come by,” said Dale Pickard, a pharmacist at Sid’s Pharmacy. Sid’s Pharmacy is one of… Read More
More Murrow News Stories COLFAX, Wash. – Don’t judge a book by its cover. We’ve all heard the saying, but the Whitman County Library takes it to a whole new level with employee Sarah Phelan-Blamires’ “Blind Date with a Book” program. You may be thinking this program means going on a blind date with someone… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. – Courtney Crabtree is enjoying her senior year and final semester at Washington State University, finally in person after nearly two years. But she’s worried that might change. Washington State University remains committed to in-person learning despite a dramatic increase in Covid cases on campus, according to a WSU… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH -Moscow Chamber of Commerce seems to be hosting an event in each season. Last fall they put on the first annual Moscowberfest. And this winter season they decided to host an 80’s ski party for Winterfest. Similar to their previous event the community got to gather for this party… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. – Long before Beasley Coliseum and Martin Stadium, there has always been Bohler Gym, nestled in the heart of Washington State University. Bohler Gym was established in 1928, and it started out as a home for many sports here in Pullman. WSU men and women’s basketball played inside Bohler,… Read More
BJ Rollison loves sailing, and in the decades he’s spent on a boat, he’s been almost everywhere you can imagine. “She’s sailed the Atlantic, the eastern seaboard, the ICW, sailed over in Sweden and Denmark. I’ve sailed in Ireland, I’ve sailed in Israel, and Bulgaria,” he said. BJ’s love for the ocean even played a… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – Thanksgiving break is coming up and on the WSU Campus that means certain streets on College Hill will have some change of rules. The Pullman Police Department is reminding drivers that parking is restricted during fall, winter and spring breaks in some portions of College Hill. Each fall… Read More
What if I told you that the road to the Tour de France ran through Pullman? Well, for WSU student Chris Dugan, it does. He’s been racing for well over a decade and making the Tour de France has always been his goal. “My first race was at 7, and it was in Bellingham, Washington.… Read More
After receiving a grant, 20 Washington State artists are using their voices and artistic expression towards social justice efforts. The entire museum is currently filled with art that relates to the Black Lives Matter movement. Jordan Schnitzer selected artists from three universities across the northwest to fund the art exhibit. Each school selected who would… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH. (Murrow News 8) – Ah yes, Pullman’s classic Cougar Country Drive-In. We all love it right? “It’s the first place I bring my family and friends when they come to visit,” said Lauren Cook, an avid Cougar Country lover and Washington State University student. Odds are though, if you… Read More
Pullman- That classic burger joint feel has finally come the WSU campus. The iconic burger joint has a new location in the CUB right next to the Reunion and across from Coug Prints. The first week they were open they only served coffee and breakfast items from Zoe’s but next week they plan on opening… Read More
Since Nick Rolovich was fired from WSU, his attorney Brian Fahling sent out a letter promising legal action against the university for what they said was an unjust and unlawful termination. This was followed by a 34 page appeal that was sent out on Thursday. But what do these letters mean in a legal context?… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – The College Hill neighborhood is unique in the city of Pullman. Most mornings it’s quiet, this is a stark contrast to nights and weekdays when students who live in the area are rushing to classes or going out with friends. “You’re talking about a neighborhood that has an… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – This morning a new chapter is beginning. The iconic Pullman burger joint, Cougar Country opened inside the CUB today! They announced their expansion onto campus in July. Their new location is on the east end of the ground floor of the CUB, across from Cougar Prints Plus. Their… Read More
In torrential rain and freezing ocean spray, locals and guests of the Pacific Northwest hunt for the razor clam by evening light. Continue Reading After Down Years, Clam Diggers Return to Washington CoastRead More
Most people who come down with sickness from a virus like covid-19 are presented with few treatment options, as they usually must allow their immune system to fight it off. But what if you could be relieved of that virus after getting it? Washington State University researcher Michael Phelps is trying to make that a… Read More
A Trip To The Salmon River With A Local Fishermen: Steelhead Trout Declining In Idaho Continue Reading A Trip To The Salmon River With A Local Fisherman: Steelhead Trout Declining In IdahoRead More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH.- Owning a business in a college town during a pandemic is challenging. Now imagine starting one. That’s what Chris Chandler and his wife, the owners of Neill’s Flowers and Gifts did when they opened Neill’s Coffee and Ice Cream. “We already owned the space and so since it was… Read More
When Nick Rolovich was relieved of his duties as head football coach on Monday, it inspired strong reactions from across the WSU community and the nation. But it also inspired the generosity of a large number of Cougs. Many people took to social media to show their donations to the Cougar Athletic Fund. For donors… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – The wait is over! The new target store (no. 3407 ) at the end of the Palouse Mall in Moscow, Idaho is open! Late last night Target surprised everyone with a soft opening! This is to make sure everything operates smoothly and nothing needs to be corrected. It… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH.- “I knew it was going to be hard, but I didn’t know it was going to be this hard,” said freshman Anna Sabins. Freshman at Washington State University are almost half way through their first semester of college. With the last year of high school being almost completely virtual,… Read More
PULLMAN – WSU announced that starting on October 9th for their game against Oregon State, anyone 12 and older is required to be fully vaccinated or provide a negative COVID test from within 72 hours prior to kickoff. University spokesman Phil Weiler stressed the importance of getting a COVID test done early for those that… Read More
On a college campus it’s probably common that face masks are required inside campus buildings. However, the real issue with that is where those face masks end up. It’s almost a guarantee that your walk to and from campus you might see a disposable face mask on the ground or laying in the dirt. While… Read More
PULLMAN, WASH.- Washington State University experienced the first shooting ruled as a homicide in 16 years on Friday, September 24. Many students and residents of Pullman were left on edge and in fear of the unknown as alerts came. WSU alerted students that there was a suspected shooting and Madeline Brown, a junior at WSU,… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH -A new tradition was created in the city of Moscow. The first annual Moscowberfest was this weekend! This community event featured food, drinks and live entertainment, which was a way for people to experience German traditions. People dressed the theme while being able to enjoy a variety of beer,… Read More