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08/19/2025

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WSU Needs People To Become Trained Cheddar Cheese Testers

August 19, 2025 Evan Ellis News

Washington State University researchers need people to become trained cheddar cheese taste testers.

Eligible testers must be at least 18, not be allergic to dairy and be available for training sessions followed by a year of monthly cheddar cheese tasting. You can sign up or learn more information by emailing [email protected]

08/12/2025

Eric Fejeran serves as the at-large member of the Pullman City Council. He talks about his path to public service, the challenges of local governance, and his optimistic vision for Pullman's future. He shares insights on rebuilding community trust, addressing budget shortfalls, and the importance of active civic engagement.

07/30/2025

July 29 – The Pine Street Bridge is back! Great job to City of Pullman for not just getting the job done, but communicating clearly and in a timely manner with the community.

07/29/2025

The bridge is back!

07/26/2025

The candidate interviews are now on Spotify!

A series about the people and politics of Pullman, Washington

07/26/2025

July 22 – John Cassleman wants everyone to believe in Pullman. Energetic and forward-thinking, he wants to bring a creative approach to tackling local challenges. We sat down for a lively conversation covering real estate, the health of our aquifer, city staffing concerns, and even the debate over fireworks.

July 22 – John Cassleman wants everyone to believe in Pullman. Energetic and forward-thinking, he wants to bring a creative approach to tackling local challe...

07/26/2025

July 22 – Randy Cross has a fascinating road to Pullman story with a few twists and turns along the way. A retired veteran, he challenges the idea that politics must be all-consuming, instead centering his campaign around family—especially his grandkids. I sat down with Randy for a thoughtful conversation about Pullman’s key issues and the steady, respectful dialogue he believes is essential for progress.

July 22 – Randy Cross has a fascinating road to Pullman story with a few twists and turns along the way. A retired veteran, he challenges the idea that polit...

07/26/2025

July 22 – John-Mark Mahnkey is a man of many talents and strong convictions about Pullman’s future. His deep loyalty extends beyond friendships to the broader community we all share. I sat down with him for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of city staff, saving the trees, and what happened with the downtown project.

July 22 – John-Mark Mahnkey is man of many talents and many thoughts about the future of Pullman. He is a loyal guy with devotion not only to his friends, bu...

07/26/2025

July 23 – James Pitzer is a hometown kid who wants to make the world a better place. I sat down with him to hear his story of growing up on the Palouse, choosing to stay after college, and the role of local government in building community.

July 23 – James Pitzer is a hometown kid who wants to make the world a better place. I sat down with him to hear his story of growing up on the Palouse, choo...

07/26/2025

July 24 – V. Shea Ortega brings a deep well of experience in activism and resilience to her city council campaign. Her work has spanned from strengthening communities in the Philippines to championing food security at WSU. I spoke with her about her journey, her goals for local government, and how Pullman can become a more inclusive and connected community.

July 24 – V. Shea Ortega brings a lifetime of resiliency and overcoming to her campaign for city council. From building community resilience in the Philippin...

07/26/2025

July 22 – Bryan MacDonald has built his career on the Palouse over 30 years at SEL and is now ready to bring his talents to the City of Pullman. I sat down with Bryan for an insightful conversation about the role government is meant to have in the private sector and his belief that asking hard questions can be the solution to pressing city staff issues.

July 22 – Bryan MacDonald has built his career on the Palouse over 30 years at SEL and is now ready to bring his talents to the City of Pullman. I sat down w...

07/26/2025

July 23 – Tawny Szumlas has deep roots in Pullman! She pours generations of love for the community into her downtown business, and wants to bring the same enthusiasm to the city council. I sat down with her to discuss what it was like running a main street business during Project Downtown Pullman, and heard her thoughts on what it looks like to have a productive relationship between local government and small businesses.

July 23 – Tawny Szumlas has deep roots in Pullman! She pours generations of love for the community into her downtown business, and wants to bring the same e...