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
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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 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
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 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 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
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 – 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. – 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
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
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.- 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.- “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. (Murrow News 8) – We continue to hear about it, the staffing shortages schools are facing across the country, but do we understand it? Do we feel it here in Pullman? The answer is yes, we do. The Pullman School District is struggling as the number of substitutes continue… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN (Murrow News 8) – Police released the names of the victims in Saturday morning’s shooting on College Hill. Police said Liban Barre, of Kent, died at Pullman Regional Hospital. WSU student Brandon Gray was injured, taken by Lifeflight to a Spokane hospital. Late Saturday morning, Pullman Police announced the arrest… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN (Murrow News 8) – Police have a man in custody in connection to a Saturday morning shooting on Pullman’s College Hill. Late Saturday morning, Pullman Police announced the arrest of George Melvin Harris III, 23, on 2nd degree assault, connected to a shooting which killed one and injured another. Police… Read More
Pullman, Wash.- One of the newest additions to Apartmentland here in Pullman is called The Retreat. It has been open for only a year now since August of 2020 and many students at Washington State University are living there. Lexi Curry, a senior at WSU works the front desk at The Retreat and spoke about… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH -Let’s rewind back to spring 2020. Pre-COVID-19 shutdown. The WSU Horticulture Club had around $53,000 worth of plants growing in their greenhouses for their largest sale of the year, Mom’s Weekend… which got cancelled. The pandemic put a huge financial strain on the Horticulture Club. During the shutdown, Co-Advisor,… Read More
PULLMAN – Tim and Molly Schotzko have a lot on their plate, literally. Tim is the shop teacher at Pullman high school, Molly is a professor in the Murrow College at WSU. They have a 5 year old daughter, Hudson, and they both own and operate Miss Huddys, a barbecue food cart. With all of… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN WASH.- Like many students, Washington State University senior Makenzie Campbell is celebrating the start of a new school year, but that’s not the only thing she has to celebrate. At the age of 21 Makenzie has just released her third poetry book “Rooms of the Mind”. “I got into writing… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN (Murrow News 8) – A pair of Pullman businesses, which shut down during the pandemic, will get new life at one of the old locations. The Lumberyard, which closed in July 2020, will reopen under new management. That new management? DJ Goldfinger, the longtime general manager of Stubblefields, which had… Read More
WSU's vaccine requirement comes with some major exceptions. Medical and religious exemptions have existed for vaccinations on campus for decades, but this time around, WSU is adding a “personal exemption,” and following that announcement, provided some clarity on exactly what that means. Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – “I collect mainly from two areas,” Jason Shull said, a Pullman rock enthusiast, “they come from Washington and Idaho. I go on big walks and hikes and kick rocks over and try to determine what material might end up being good and what ends up being what we call… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. (Murrow News 8) – Tyler Elbracht has been a key player for the 2021 Pullman Greyhounds. The second basemen lost his sophomore season to COVID-19 a year ago. “It’s heartbreaking,” Elbracht said. “It really sucks, but it’s really great to be out here again.” He’s eager to get back… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – WSU alumnus Spencer McCarty remembers taking COM300 when he went to the university. “It was a lot of stress and pain,” McCarty said. He’s not alone. “My term for it is a necessary evil,” WSU student Cameron Limes said. “This was kind of the dreaded course of this semester,”… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH -Running, this has been the been the center of Paul Ryan’s life for the past five years at Washington State University. Paul is a top tier track athlete at WSU and he has put up some impressive times on the track in his years at the university. This past… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. (Murrow News 8) – Father Steve Dublinski just wanted to meet his neighbors. “I was shocked at the level of poverty among the students,” Fr. Dublinski said. “Some of them had no furniture in their apartment.” What started as a ‘welcome back to campus,’ quickly turned into a larger… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – It has been a tough, trying year for people around the world. The Pullman Police Department is one such group that has had a lot on their plate this last year. COVID-19 has added a lot of work stress to the already stressful job of being an officer.… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – Dodge Matthews has been waiting for his grandparents to get the coronavirus vaccine “They’ve been eligible to get the COVID vaccine, but it’s just not available in their rural community. There’s not too many places that actually give out the vaccine,” Matthews said. “Henry,” a source who Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – (Murrow News 8) A student-run fashion magazine has pushed boundaries and spread messages of inclusivity in Pullman. “Growing up, I’ve always been very in touch with my feminine side. It’s made me question things in my own life…but no, it’s just me. I’m just in touch with myself,… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – COVID-19 vaccinations are well under way and many folks are acquiring eligibility to receive the first few rounds of the vaccine, but there is one major group of people that have been left off this list. University professors were left off the latest list of folks eligible to… Read More
More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN – Every senior has paid their graduation fee at Washington State University for the lowest amount possible by March fifth. Without any clarification from WSU Graduations, many students are not sure why there is an additional fee just to graduate. Senior Haley Cyr feels that it is an unnecessary cost.… Read More