Pullman saw $700,000 drop in yearly revenue, finance director says
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
October 7, 2020
The City of Pullman saw more than a $700,000 drop in overall revenue during 2020, with much of the loss coming from a decrease in sales, gambling, admissions and public utilities taxes, according to a city official during the virtual city council meeting on Tuesday. Mike Urban, director of finance and administ...
City Council will not spend CARES money on marketing plan
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 30, 2020
Pullman City Council unanimously approved the updated Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funding expenses during its Tuesday virtual meeting. The council decided against spending any CARES money on a marketing plan, which was discussed in early September. The council also de...
WSU considers consequences for those who violate public health orders
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 22, 2020
As Pullman remains one of the COVID-19 hot spots, WSU officials are being pressured to amplify punishments for those who receive public safety infractions. The university does not want to pursue expulsive action against those who violate social distancing or are caught throwing large gatherings, said Phil Weiler, ...
City council supports police issuing tickets to COVID-19 partygoers
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 16, 2020
Pullman City Council unanimously approved higher penalties for violating public health orders in an attempt to mitigate the recent COVID-19 spike in the city during a virtual meeting Tuesday night. Pullman Police will now issue tickets to partygoers and increase the first-offense fine to $250 and ...
City Council recommends spending government money to increase tourism
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 2, 2020
Pullman City Council decided to allocate about $30,000 for a professional, regional marketing firm with the purpose of increasing tourism within Pullman’s business district during its virtual meeting Tuesday night. This was decided after the council heard recommendations about how the city sho...
Activists express importance of BLM downtown mural
ASHLIE OXFORD, Evergreen reporter
August 27, 2020
The approval of a Black Lives Matter mural downtown is not the end goal for local activists, but a call for the City of Pullman to show support for people of color in the community. The end goals of local activists include increasing inclusivity, addressing police brutality and ensuring people of color ...
Pullman faces economic uncertainty, city finance director says
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
July 29, 2020
The City of Pullman may face a 12 percent drop in revenue in the coming months, but city officials said they expected worse after months of economic slowdown. Financial update 2020 Pullman Finance Director Mike Urban gave a presentation during Tuesday’s virtual city council meeting on the fi...
Mural in solidarity with BLM movement draws support from residents
LUKE HUDSON, Evergreen reporter
July 15, 2020
A proposal from the Palouse in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter for a mural in downtown Pullman received support from several city officials though no vote was made on the topic. Jason Kennedy, Pullman resident and activist, said the mural is intended to express support for the Black Lives Matt...
Residents call for action from local legislators
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
July 6, 2020
A group of Pullman activists will present how city council can support the Black Lives Matter movements to local legislators. One proposed project is a street-wide mural in Pullman reading “Black Lives Matter.” Seven-year Pullman resident Jason Kennedy helped organize the Palouse in Solidari...
City council considers new parking, ‘streatery’ on Main Street
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 10, 2020
The Pullman City Council voted to apply for additional parking and a new streatery on Main Street during its virtual meeting on Tuesday. The council unanimously chose to file a grant with the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to get the funds needed for the new parking and improved plaza design. If...
City Council discusses Pullman reopening
BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter
May 13, 2020
Councilmembers addressed the effects of COVID-19 on the city and the possibility of Pullman moving to Phase 2 of reopening during the city council meeting Tuesday. Mayor Glenn Johnson said the Whitman County Health Department, Whitman County commissioners, and mayors of each city within Whitman C...
Officials share concerns about COVID-19 patients
ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen reporter
April 2, 2020
As the health department in Whitman County continues to provide updates on confirmed COVID-19 cases, Pullman officials questioned its reasoning behind not releasing any identifying information during the online city council meeting Tuesday night. Councilmember Brandon Chapman said he knows of other counties that...
Sixty-eight individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday, bringing Whitman County’s total to 1,682 cases. Of the new patients, seven...
