Community invited to ‘reimagine public safety’ in virtual summit
LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen reporter
October 30, 2020
The police are rethinking public safety in Pullman by giving the community an opportunity to voice its concerns during an open forum. The Pullman Police Advisory Committee hopes to implement community feedback received through its virtual summit titled “Reimagining Public Safety in Pullman,” said committee ch...
Resident to host podcast for engineers, provide career coaching
LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen reporter
October 26, 2020
Providing leadership and career coaching to engineers is a passion for one local resident. He plans to continue pursuing this endeavor through his new role as host of a top engineering podcast. Jeff Perry will be hosting The Engineering Career Coach Podcast. He said the podcast covers different topic...
Neill Public Library creates reopening plan, adds days to curbside pickup service
ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Evergreen reporter
October 15, 2020
The Neill Public Library created a reopening plan that will be implemented when the rate of local COVID-19 cases decreases. The plan follows reopening guidelines that have been set by Gov. Jay Inslee's office, said NPL Director Joanna Bailey during an NPL board meeting on Wednesday. “The firs...
Pullman Police review use of force policies
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 29, 2020
The Pullman Police Department will review its policies on use-of-force, with the police chief saying they are reconsidering the use of “chokeholds,” or vascular neck restraint, on suspects. Police Chief Gary Jenkins said the vascular neck restraint is non-lethal but can look worse than it i...
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 Transit releases limited schedule
ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
August 24, 2020
Students who use Pullman Transit will follow a new route schedule starting Aug. 24, but the schedule may be subject to changes because of COVID-19 restrictions. The plan is to start the semester with three express routes instead of six, said Pullman Transit Manager Wayne Thompson. The three express...
Pullman residents practice public speaking
ZACH GOFF, Evergreen reporter
August 17, 2020
There are two words that strike fear into most people’s eyes: public speaking. The Pullman Toastmasters is a group devoted to helping people improve their public speaking skills, Pullman Toastmasters president Joy Blace said. The international organization began in 1924 and grew to its present membership...
Local cinema temporarily closes
ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
August 17, 2020
Pullman Village Centre Cinemas is temporarily closed because no new movie titles are available. However, the cinema is offering private screenings. Sean Warner, Village Center Cinema chief operating officer, said movie studios have not released new movies since March. The cinema was playing older...
Pullman Transit releases safety rules to be implemented Monday
BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter
July 3, 2020
Pullman Transit announced new rules promoting social distancing that will take effect July 6. Buses will be limited to 10 passengers, according to a document listing the new guidelines. In cases where family members or couples are traveling together, 12 passengers is the maximum. Passengers must sit in d...
Lumberyard Foodhall closes; building available for sale, lease
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
July 3, 2020
The Lumberyard Foodhall went up for lease this week, said Marie Dymkoski, executive director of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce. The food hall opened in late 2018. The business, which occupies the Pullman Building Supply storage space, was listed for sale for $2.4 million by Kiemle & Hagood Co...
The Coug shuts down after customer tests positive for COVID-19
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 26, 2020
The Coug closed indefinitely after a customer tested positive for the virus. Lance Lijewski, social media manager of The Coug, said the business shut down operations immediately and are taking measures behind the scenes to ensure employees did not contract the virus. The business does not ...
City council adopts pool house improvements
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 17, 2020
The Pullman Lodging Tax Advisory Committee did not approve the city council grant to make changes to Main Street, which were discussed at the last council meeting. Councilmember Pat Wright said the denial was likely due to the difficulty of maintaining the parklets during the summer. Wright said the...
When the Cougars take the field on Nov. 7 against Oregon State University, it will finally mark the end of the longest offseason in recent memory. It would...
