Local News in Whitman County

WSU cuts ribbon on new $80 million Schweitzer Engineering Hall

PULLMAN — Washington State University officials, donors, industry partners and state representatives gathered Friday to dedicate Schweitzer Engineering Hall, a new $80 million student success building that university leaders describe as the welcoming front door for the Voiland…

Cougar hockey hopes to sweep Gonzaga

Washington State hockey seeks to sweep the Bulldogs Sunday after rolling past Gonzaga 13-1 Saturday night. The Cougars (2-1) responded after a tough 5-2 loss to Montana Friday night. Nic Posthumus jolted the Cougars early as he recorded his first career goal 29 seconds in. Carson…

Cougs roll Bulldogs 13-1 behind Low’s five-goal night

Washington State hockey got back on track in dominating fashion Saturday night, beating Gonzaga 13-1 behind an explosion of offense from offseason acquisition Carson Low. The Cougars entered their series against Gonzaga looking to respond after a loss to Montana Friday evening.…

Cougars destroy the Dukes 48-7 in the home opener

The Kirby Moore era gets its first win after putting up 502 yards of offense while giving up less than 200, beating Duquesne 48-7. WSU (1-2, 0-0) gets in the win column, while the Dukes (0-3, 0-0) stay winless. On paper, both teams were struggling offensively, and in the first…

Cougars lose five-set thriller to close out non-conference schedule

Up 2-1 in sets and 7-3 in the fourth, the Cougars (5-5, 0-0 Pac-12) were in position to defeat Long Beach State (8-2, 0-0 Big West). WSU outside hitter Mary Healy had just struck a service ace, which drew a timeout from the Beach. At that point, the Cougs were hitting .200 in the…

Where to watch Cougar football

While the Cougs are already knee-deep in football season, the good people of Pullman have yet to experience an honest-to-goodness WSU home game. Thankfully, the Cougs are returning to the Palouse this weekend, and with hometown support, fans can expect a spirited weekend of…

Long Beach State hands WSU first straight-sets defeat of season

The Cougars (5-4, 0-0 Pac-12) lost Thursday night in straight sets to Long Beach State (7-2, 0-0 Big West). The Cougars struggled to slow the Beach’s left-side attack, lost the service line battle and were not efficient enough offensively. Heading into the match, WSU head coach…

Building a team with concrete

Some people do not believe in miracles, but one club makes what seems impossible possible year after year. WSU’s Concrete Canoe Club has one goal in mind: keeping a canoe made of concrete afloat while supporting four people. The club works all year designing and building the…

Downtown picnic strengthens local connections

One of the most common complaints WSU students have about Pullman is that there is hardly anything to do, especially downtown. However, The City of Pullman is actively working to create events that bring students and the community together. This past weekend, The City of Pullman,…

WSU looks to get in the win column in home opener against Duquesne

WSU’s offense has scored 10 points in two games, while the Dukes are not much better with only 13 through two. The only difference between the two teams is that one has been outscored 104-13. That of course is Duquesne. Meanwhile, play calling for the Cougars has been one excuse…

Student worker union members criticize WSU’s wage offer

Members of WSU’s student worker union took to the Terrell Mall Wednesday to demand better wages for their members. The student union, UAW 4591, hosted the rally because they are negotiating their contract and want to show WSU they are standing strong and together. As of now, the…

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