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 officials describe temporary changes to Main Street
ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
June 26, 2020
Temporary pop-up trials of back-in angled parking spots and a bike lane are on Main Street until the end of September. The trial cost the city less than $5,000. Clayton Forsmann, Pullman deputy public works director, said the city will keep the pop-up trial going as long as it is functioning wit...
City council plans for bus surveillance improvements, in-person meetings
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 24, 2020
The Pullman City Council rejected a bid 6-1 that would resurface streets near Pioneer Hill because the bid did not satisfy requirements to hire more construction firms owned by members of underserved communities to work on local projects. The naysayer was councilmember Al Sorensen. Before the...
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 purchases audiovisual equipment for City Hall
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
May 27, 2020
City councilmembers approved a $141,000 purchase for upgraded audiovisual equipment in the new city hall. Some members said the ability to broadcast meetings maintains transparency, while others in the council disagreed with the expense considering the city’s financial situation. The council app...
International students will not be able to stay in the country if they do not take at least one in-person course in fall 2020, according to a statement...
