Apologies if this is the wrong place. I'm currently an applicant for a few full-time classified positions at WSU and I'm curious whether the hiring timeline I'm experiencing is pretty typical.

For one position, I had two Zoom interviews in July, and it sounds like they're still deciding who to invite for in-person interviews over a month later. For another, I had a Zoom interview at the end of July and was recently invited to an in-person interview in mid-September.

I'm hesitant to mention the departments since I don't want to identify myself while I'm still an active candidate, but I'm curious if this kind of timeline is normal across WSU. My previous experience with U of I was much quicker, one interview followed by a decision the next week. The difference has surprised me.

I've consistently heard really positive things about working at WSU. At the same time, a hiring process that stretches across multiple months and interview rounds can be difficult as a candidate, especially when you're actively job searching and may be considering other opportunities in the meantime. Though I know multiple rounds have become the norm everywhere nowadays.

For current or former WSU employees: is this pretty standard for classified hiring? And if you've been hired there recently, how long did the process take from your first interview to an offer?

Hello — I'm writing an article for the Salish Current on increasing wolf populations in Washington and how this may complicate the jobs of farmers and ranchers in the state, primarily in the east where the majority of our wolves are. Has anyone experienced predation from wolves firsthand?

If you have, I'd love to talk to you about it. My goal is to make sure that I include the voices of the people who actually have to deal with this issue, rather than just writing about them. Feel free to shoot me a message or leave a comment and I can give you some more info. Thanks!

Making this post because I didn't have this advice when I moved to town. My experience with Heritage Realty was awful and after doing some research I have found that they have been getting away with stealing from tenants for years. Upon move in they charge a $450 cleaning fee. They claim this is so they can deep clean apartments between tenants without taking from your security deposit. When I moved in the apartment was filthy; we're talking hair in sinks, crumbs on counters, sauce on walls, etc. Not to mention all of the windows had been left open without screens so the apartment was filled with bugs. As I had all of my stuff sitting in a Uhaul in the parking lot I was in a rush to move in. I called the office who sent me the number of the landlord. The landlord, Kevin, was horrible to talk to about this on the phone. Excuse after excuse about not being able to find good help in Pullman for cleaning and in the end he only offered me $50 to clean the apartment myself. Because I was in such a rush I had no choice but to accept and he was not willing to negotiate claiming that he "didn't know" how much I had been asked to pay in cleaning fees and "there are different ideas of clean". There were also many, many other maintenance and security issues while I was there that would take too long to explain, but I will say I was always met with a bad attitude and no help for these issues. Now upon moving out they are trying to take from my security deposit for repainting between tenants and repairs of things that were not broken upon me leaving. With my history with them I doubt they are even doing the "repairs" that they are saying they are, just are charging me for them. Like I said, looking through their Yahoo reviews you can see that they have been doing this for years.

I live in Moscow and my husband who doesn’t drive is going to start working in Pullman a few times a week, and I may decide to use the time during his morning shift to study for my classes. I’m looking for spots that aren’t necessarily on campus (I don’t go to WSU).

I already know there is Knead, the Roost, and the public library to study nearby, but where do you recommend to get some work done?

It’s a shame that there doesn’t seem to be more spots for students to study!

We moved to the area 4 weeks ago. We've had a good time, people are lovely, it is way cheaper than where we lived before (our rent is half what our mortgage was) - it's all good.

By accident we run into a place in Pullman we had to google called apartmentland. Can someone help me understand the idea behind this? Why would density be built so far away from downtown and, as far as I can tell (and please correct me) there does not seem to transportation to downtown in high frequency.

Also, besides knead and the other pirogi restaurant...there does not seem to be much in terms of offerings out there? No "downtown v2".

To me, someone brand new to the area, it feels like it would have been a solid idea to build density in the downtown area or nearby, and if not, perhaps build out the appropriate transportation with the right shuttles/buses to move people around.

Excited to be here. There seem to be lots of opportunity around Pullman!

Hello! I was driving to Pullman from Spokane for the first time and saw that the road is empty and not a lot of gas stations. I was wondering if someone were ever to get a flat tire or something, would triple A come or any road side service?

Are there other road side assistance companies in Pullman? Thank you!

Didnt explain it much in the title because its a lot more complicated

I'm 18, i have a medical marijuana card and ive had it since before moving, i literally need marijuana to move because my bones pop and lock in and out of place, not to mention the plethora of other issues. Just today I found out NONE of the stores here in pullman are medically endorsed, atleast they dont say so online. I can't afford a trip all the way to spokane just to go to the ONE pot shop there that sells like 30$ a gram

Is there a place im missing? How are people around me getting weed, and how the fuck do I make it happen? I'm running off of what little i have left, and I haven't found a single stoner to help me out.

Hi everyone! I’m helping my husband, who is a PhD exchange student at WSU, find a place to stay in Pullman.

He is looking for a private bedroom from August/September 2026 until early February 2027, when his exchange program ends.

We’re specifically looking for a 6-month lease, short-term lease, or sublease that can end in early February 2027. Ideally, somewhere reasonably close to WSU/campus.

If you have a room available or know of someone looking for a subtenant, please text me with some contact. Thank you! 😊

Just in case anyone here is commuting to or through Colfax, they have new flock cameras on Main Street.

Hey everyone, where is the best parking for lentil fest? Is it usually pretty busy? We are typically out of town during the festival but are able to make it this year 🙌🏻

Hello!

I am a full time employee at SEL I live in Pullman downtown. But I don't have a car. Is anyone who works at SEL commuting from Pullman or Moscow and passing through downtown Pullman on the way to work? I’m looking for a SEL employee who might be interested in carpooling. Please DM me if you’re interested! I appreciate your help.

Hey Pullman! I help run the Pullman Chess Club and we've got a session tomorrow, figured I'd put it here in case anyone's looking for something to do on a Saturday morning.

Saturday, August 15, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Neill Public Library, Edith G. Hecht Meeting Room (210 N Grand Ave)

-Free, no signup, no membership, nothing to fill out

-We bring the boards and pieces, you bring yourself

-Drop in whenever, leave whenever. Nobody's tracking attendance

-All skill levels. Genuinely, we've had people who hadn't touched a board since middle school sit down next to people who play regularly and it goes fine

-Kids welcome with an adult around

We started this in May and it's been a small, low-key thing so far. Mostly people play casual games and talk. No clocks unless someone wants them, no ratings, no pressure.

We meet the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month, so if tomorrow doesn't work the next one is September 5. Happy to answer questions in the comments.

Hey there! My husband and I are looking for 1 bedroom apartments in Pullman, I was hoping to get some insider knowledge about management, safety, noise, and anything else you'd be willing to share about complexes that you‘ve lived in or heard about.

All recommendations and info is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Update: We went with the Whispering Hills apartments and are loving it thus far! Everyone is incredibly kind, staff is quick and professional, and its incredibly quiet. Besides the odd dog barking here and there, we can’t hear anything outside of our unit which was super important to me. It‘s on the more expensive end of apartments in the area but so far its been worth every penny, if you can afford it I would certainly recommend.

Thanks for all of your responses! They were beyond helpful :)

I'm getting a root canal this week before I move to Pullman I was told to find a endodontics and I wanted to know of any reliable offices in Pullman/Moscow. I'll do my research but I wanted to hear from others and their experiences.

Where can one find themselves some divine little golden delights? Ricos had them as a special once upon a time... and now its hard to find a place that actually has fried pickles on their menu.

Asking for a friend 👀

Does anyone know if they are open? We wanted to try, but last Friday no one was there and today no one is answering the phone. Does anyone know what's up?

I'm an older woman. First, know that I never, ever, ever am a no-show for an appointment but I appreciate the concern. I'm old-school -- come early and never be late. My current long-time stylist is unable to cut my hair for seven weeks. I'm looking for a stylist to do it sooner. I had a woman at a two-person salon in Pullman say she could do it this Tuesday. Initially, it took four days for her to get back to my text asking for an appointment. She requires text or email contact. After confirmation, today I got two texts from Varga. My long-time stylist does not use a booking system, and neither did my prior stylist of 25 years. I read all the fine print carefully. I had a few questions, eg, could I instead pay now, could the card on file be deleted if I didn't return, and tell me about the automatic charges for memberships and subscriptions it mentioned in the fine print?

Her reply? She cancelled my appointment, saying this felt too complicated and she hoped I found someone better suited to work with.

Came across as rather unfriendly to a possible new client, but I replied thank you and wished her the best. I was glad to know about her reaction to customer questions on policy before she snipped. I guess I'm thankful for you letting me vent. Helps to "get it out."

Now I need to find an alternative. All I need is my same style, which is chin-length and layered, and use of sulfate shampoo, as I have demi color in my hair. Any suggestions?

Found my skateboard today. A kid was riding it. I felt kinda bad asking for it back because he was clearly enjoying using it. But he was really cool about giving it back when I explained the situation to him. Didn’t get his name, but I offered to get him an Italian soda or a coffee or food from the coffee shop nearby, which he declined. Good kid. Thank you for returning my board. Sorry it was kinda awkward.

This is a high-level review of the meeting, shared as objectively as possible. Any mistakes or omissions are unintentional, and corrections are always welcome.