Month: July 2021

The Neill Public Library’s Summer Reading Program continues Monday with three guest readers. Nathan Weller, City Council Member for Ward 2 kicks off the week on Monday, followed by Meg Gollnick, Vice President of the Pullman Schools Pantry Program on Tuesday, and Kris Boreen, member of the Neill Public Library […]

A ban on shooting off fireworks has been placed on the unincorporated area of Latah County around the City of Moscow.  The Moscow Rural Fire District Commissioners approved the fireworks ban Thursday night.  It’s in effect until further notice.  The fireworks ban on the map is the area in orange. […]

The City of Moscow will not ban the use of legal fireworks this year. In a statement from city hall Thursday afternoon officials say they have been consulting with Moscow Fire Chief Brian Nickerson, Idaho Department of Lands and Moscow Police.  City officials say the conditions have not reached the […]

Two new electric buses arrived at the Pullman Transit on Wednesday.  In 2018, Pullman Transit began transitioning the fleet to all-electric vehicles. These new buses will replace the Gillig diesel coaches that were purchased in the 90’s.  Charging stations for the buses were installed in the transit garage this past […]

The WSU School of Music announced a new outdoor summer music series.  Every Friday at the Clock, the school’s music faculty and friends will perform at 6:30 p.m.  Attendees can bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics to enjoy while watching the concert.  On July 23rd, a special children’s concert will take […]

The Idaho Transportation Department wants to study the possible widening of two local highways to four lanes.  The studies are part of the agency’s annual seven-year master plan for transportation improvements.  ITD is accepting public comment on the overall master plan this month. The plan calls for a study to […]

Pullman City Council is considering canceling Sunday’s community 4th of July fireworks display, banning the discharge of personal fireworks and shutting down fireworks stands.  Those potential emergency actions will be considered during a special city council meeting on Friday. Pullman’s Police Chief Gary Jenkins stated on Wednesday that the city […]

Pullman’s population is down nearly 7% this year. The Washington Office of Financial Management has released its 2021 population estimates.  The agency reports that Pullman’s population as of April 1st is 32,450 down 2,400 from last year.  That’s the smallest Pullman population estimate since 2015. Pullman’s largest demographic is the […]