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The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Wildfire season is approaching, with 799 total fires in the state of Washington so far

Washington’s abnormally hot summers continue

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor July 17, 2023

Climate for the state of Washington this summer will continue the trend started in 1991 of being hotter than average. Matthew Dehr, Washington Department of Natural Resources meteorologist, said...

The Pullman Fire Departmnet responding to a call

At least seven fire reports recorded July 4 week

GRACE HARVEY, Evergreen reporter July 12, 2023

While Pullman residents were busy setting off fireworks this holiday season, July 1–4 proved equally busy for the Pullman Fire Department with firefighters responding to more than seven fires around...

Pullman apartment fire causes temporary evacuations

SHANA HUANG March 8, 2023

The City of Pullman Fire Department and Pullman Police Department responded to a fire around 2:30 p.m. Sunday on the second floor of Kenwood Square Apartments, according to a City of Pullman press release. Firefighters...

Lincoln County District Four Fire Chief Jim Adams drives a fire truck around downtown, Oct. 15, in Reardan, Wash.

Small-town fire station blazes forward

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Copy Chief October 26, 2022

Note: This piece was written and shot for the Murrow Rural Reporting Plunge. For more info, please see rural.murrowbpj.com/  In the small town of Reardan, WA, community members gather for the Lincoln...

The land firefighters used for practice is city-owned and built in the 1940s or 50s.

Pullman Fire Department blazes through live fire training

ALEX MCCOLLUM and JOSIE GOODRICH September 19, 2022

Opportunities for the Pullman Fire Department to practice on structures in Pullman are rare, coming about once every five years, said Fire Chief Mike Heston said. From 1-6:30 p.m. Monday afternoon...

Relighting efforts have begun, with possible completion date being end of day Nov. 14

WSU student dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound Friday morning

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor May 6, 2022

Deandre Hunter, 25, was pronounced dead on Friday after sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his abdomen in the parking lot of Pimlico Apartments.  Pullman police officers responded to the...

The motion approved the acceptance of a $15,000 grant for a Firefighter Injury and Illness Reduction program.

City Council approves grant for firefighter safety

ALEX MCCOLLUM, Multimedia editor April 14, 2022

Pullman City Council approved a motion Tuesday night that will help reduce Pullman firefighters’ exposure to harmful carcinogens. The motion approved the acceptance of a $15,000 grant for a Firefighter...

The American Legion presents an award to five police officers for their heroism during Septembers College Hill shooting at the Pullman City Coucil meeting on March 29.

Law enforcement, firefighters receive American Legion awards

MOLLY WILK, Evergreen reporter March 30, 2022

Jerry Coker and Ted Weatherly, Pullman Police Department commander and adjutant, presented American Legion Awards honoring first responders at the Pullman City Council meeting Tuesday night. Whitcom...

Relighting efforts have begun, with possible completion date being end of day Nov. 14

Pullman Fire marshal announces retirement

PUNEET BSANTI, Deputy news editor February 4, 2022

Pullman Fire Marshal Chris Wehrung announced his retirement on Thursday after working at the Pullman Fire Department for 22 years. Wehrung will retire at the end of May, according to a press release from...

Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston said it is too early to tell based on the current number of calls the department has received whether 2022 will be less busy than 2021.

Fire, police departments reflect on amount of calls

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

The Pullman Fire Department had its busiest year in over a decade in 2021, receiving 2,939 total calls. Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston said the department received an increase in both fire and medical...

Pullman City Administrator Mike Urban speaks about city expenses during a Tuesday night City Council meeting.

City council hears financial, staffing update

MOLLY WILK, Evergreen reporter December 1, 2021

Pullman City Council heard a staffing and financial update presentation from City Administrator Mike Urban during a Tuesday night meeting. City budget The presentation covered the tax revenue budgets...

The Pullman Fire station responded to 2,308 calls during 2020, said Fire Chief Mike Heston during a City Council meeting Tuesday.

Pullman City Council hears plans to expand airport

MOLLY WILK, Evergreen reporter November 17, 2021

Pullman City Council heard several presentations at their meeting Tuesday night, including updates from the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport and Pullman Fire Department. Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport Tim...

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