OPINION: Police abolishment is a multifaceted issue
MACKENNA ROWE, Evergreen columnist
September 23, 2020
On May 25, George Floyd died at the hands of a police officer. Since then, anti-police and pro-police protests have become prominent in America. As some cities like Seattle move toward abolishing the police, it's important to understand what that means and how it affects communities. The abolition...
Local BLM activists, police chief respond to memo about march for racial equality
LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen reporter
July 3, 2020
A local Black Lives Matter group criticized a memo by Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins, stating it mischaracterized the organization and discouraged people from attending its march on June 12. The Palouse in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter sent a letter to the Moscow-Pullman Daily News on June 18 clarifyin...
Pullman police officials outline policies, policing philosophy
LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen reporter
June 17, 2020
In Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins' open letter, he wrote that he is committed to holding himself and his department accountable so the tragedy in Minneapolis will not repeat itself in Pullman. “Condemnation of unacceptable conduct by law enforcement officers is not enough,” Jenkins wrote. “Law ...
Orientation, summer classes move online
AMAAN RAHMAN, Evergreen reporter
April 17, 2020
WSU administrators have decided to move the first few orientation sessions online due to the COVID-19 pandemic during a teleconference on Thursday. Pullman Mayor Glenn Johnson said he is working with Gov. Jay Inslee to open some local businesses in Pullman to help the affected business community....
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...
Pullman first responders prepare for COVID-19
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
March 26, 2020
Pullman Fire, Pullman Police and WSU Police are practicing new protocols and following guidelines that include social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Pullman Fire Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston said firefighters are carrying gloves, masks and eye protection. They also sometimes carry...
City declared state of emergency by mayor
BROOKLYNN HILLEMANN, Evergreen reporter
March 12, 2020
Mayor Glenn Johnson declared a State of Emergency for the City of Pullman as the COVID-19 virus continues to spread. According to a press release issued by Pullman Police Department, the emergency declaration describes potential future assistance in regards to COVID-19. Gary Jenkins, Pullman...
The Pullman Police Department decided to not discipline an officer who suggested people stay “out of sight, out of mind” during a large gathering that...
