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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Downtown Pullman is looking a little rough right now.

The State of Downtown

GRACIE ROGERS, Evergreen Illustration editor April 25, 2024

The current progress of Project Downtown Pullman three weeks in as presented by Welch Comer

Welch Comer gives Project Downtown update

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor April 24, 2024

The Pullman City Council heard an update from Welch Comer on Project Downtown Pullman at their meeting April 23. Matt Gillis, Welch Comer vice president, said construction is now underway. One of the...

Council member Nathan Weller discussing Project Downtown Pullman at the ASWSU Senate meeting on April 3.

ASWSU meets with Pullman City Council

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor April 4, 2024

The ASWSU senate held a joint meeting with members of the Pullman city council on Wednesday. Mayor Francis Benjamin said they are excited to have the dialogue with the senators and the relationship...

Details of the planned transit route to and from Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport

Pullman City Council hears airport transit system

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor March 27, 2024

The Pullman City Council reviewed a potential transit system to Pullman Moscow Regional Airport at their meeting on Tuesday. Transit manager Wayne Thompson said he believes they are ready to move forward...

Community developer RJ Lott presents resolutions surrounding Spin bicycles to city council, Feb. 27, in Pullman, Wash.

Welch Comer presents plans to Pullman City Council

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor February 28, 2024

The Pullman City Council heard from representatives of Welch-Comer concerning their role in Project Downtown Pullman at their meeting on Tuesday. Mayor Francis Benjamin said he was thankful for the...

Matt Gillis, Welch Comer Vice President, explaining the contractual relationship between the parties of the Downtown Project

City Council executes agreement for next phase of Downtown Project

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor February 14, 2024

The Pullman City Council approved the authorization for the execution of a professional services agreement with Welch Comer at this week’s meeting. Mayor Francis Benjamin said this meeting was the...

Clayton Forsmann, deputy public works director, giving the details of Apollo Inc.s bid at Tuesdays city council meeting.

Pullman City Council approves Apollo Inc. contract

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor February 7, 2024

Pullman city council held a special meeting to hear from those vote on accepting Apollo Inc.’s bid for Project Downtown Pullman. Mayor Francis Benjamin began the meeting with the public comment portion....

The proposed plan would require a major shutdown of most businesses on Main St.

Local businesses concerned about Pullman renovation

MUSFIRAH KHAN, Evergreen reporter January 31, 2024

The Save Downtown Pullman group sent out a survey to business owners on Main Street which revealed 86.7% believe the project's disruptions will harm their businesses. The city already had the bid opening...

Local business owner CJ Robert asking the city council to have an open public discussion about Project Downtown Pullman with residents

Small business owners express concern over Project Downtown at City Council meeting

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor January 31, 2024

The Pullman City Council heard from multiple small business owners concerning Project Downtown Pullman at their meeting Jan 30. The meeting began with a presentation from Diane Hodge, Pullman School...

Council member Pat Wright laughs as Mayor Francis Benjamin addresses the public during a City Council meeting, Jan. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Pullman City Council holds first meeting of the year

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor January 10, 2024

Pullman City Council held their first meeting of the year, as well as their first without Glenn Johnson as mayor in 20 years. Mayor Francis Benjamin began the meeting at 7 p.m. Benjamin said last Tuesday...

Save Downtown Trees sign waving on the corner by Ricos Pub last Saturday

Community members put up a fight to save downtown trees

LAUREN RENDAHL, Evergreen reporter October 4, 2023

A coalition of environmentally concerned citizens called Save Downtown Trees attended Sept. 26's city council townhall and staged multiple protests in downtown Pullman in an effort to save as many trees...

The Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee monitors the aquifer that holds the Palouses’ main source of water, and raises awareness of water consumption.

Pullman may use alternative water source in future

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor September 14, 2022

The Pullman City Council heard presentations regarding water conservation and revitalizing downtown Pullman during its meeting Tuesday night.  The Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee would like to prevent...

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