Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
Zeppoz’s haunted lanes leave strikes and frights
PULLMAN — Zeppoz Bowling Alley, a local favorite for recreation, has gained notoriety not just for its striking green lanes and delicious food but also for rumored paranormal activity.
Witnesses claim that a playful ghost wanders the back of the bowling alley, moving pins around and dropping tools to spook employees late at night.
A former employee who worked at Zeppoz from 2003 to 2007 shared her ghostly experiences online. Initially skeptical about the ghost stories she heard from coworkers, she eventually encountered something unsettling one evening while closing the alley.
After resetting all the pins, she returned the next day to find them in complete disarray. She noted that there is no highway next to Zeppoz or any big business that could shake the building or cause things to move.
The ghost reportedly has a habit of dropping tools after 3 a.m., startling those working alone. Employees working late often hear loud clangs of metal that can be quite unnerving, especially when alone in the building.
Another cleaner recounted a particularly eerie encounter during a 5 a.m. shift. While working in the bathroom, she glanced into the mirror and claimed to have seen a tricycle reflected behind her. Later, as she and her daughter were leaving, her daughter expressed reluctance to leave her “new friend Emily,” despite there being no one else around.
A group of friends who visited the bowling alley a few years ago experienced a chilling moment when they saw a ball roll down the alley and knock down the pins, even though there was nobody else in sight.
They ran out of the alley and have not returned.
Adding to the supernatural allure, Zeppoz is located directly across the street from the Pullman cemetery, a location with its own historical significance. Open long before Walmart, local banks, or the recent redevelopment of Pullman, the bowling alley sits amid a landscape that was once just fields and air.
While many enjoy the fun and camaraderie of bowling, a few locals prefer to steer clear of Zeppoz after dark, wary of the playful spirit that seems to linger in the shadows.
Whether it’s the ghostly energy that keeps patrons on edge or simply the thrill of a good story, Zeppoz remains a captivating spot for thrill-seekers and ghost hunters alike.
As the final Haunting Hour wraps up the month of October, normal content will resume in the next issue of the Whitman County Gazette, with “Crime Corner” making its eagerly anticipated return.
Olivia Harnack is a Journalist at the Whitman County Gazette. Olivia is enrolled at University of Idaho and is majoring in digital film studies. She serves in the United States Army National Guard and is proud to serve Whitman County.
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