Officials urge residents to practice fire safety
ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
September 8, 2020
As wildfire season continues, officials urge residents to practice fire safety by fully extinguishing recreational fires, having an evacuation plan and wearing masks in smoky areas. The wildfire season can begin as early as April in eastern Washington and be much later in western Washington, said Ru...
Fire department receives grant for training
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
August 27, 2020
Pullman’s Fire Department received $181,197 from a FEMA grant, which will fund officer training and upgraded radio systems for firetrucks. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant covers most of the cost, but the city will have to pay about $16,000 for the rest, Deputy Fire Chief Ray Lamoureux said. The...
Councilmembers approve technology updates for police
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
August 19, 2020
Editor's Note: Coverage from the Aug. 11 meeting is included at the bottom of the article. Pullman City Council approved an agreement with Axon Enterprise to provide and update body-worn cameras, in-car cameras and other technology services for the Pullman Police Department during its meeting Tue...
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...
One female and one male older than 80 years old died from COVID-19, which marks 12 deaths in the county. Eighteen individuals tested positive for COVID-19,...
