The detailed historical data shows the deadliest year for crashes along SR 195 and SR 26 was 2015 with a combined nine fatalities. The years with the highest numbers of combined serious crashes were 2009 and 2017 with 19 and 18 collisions, respectively.
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Pullman schools replace water fixtures after testing finds high levels of lead
The state Department of Health reportedly tested 207 fixtures — such as sinks, bubblers and water bottle fillers — at five Pullman schools between Oct. 10-16. Almost all returned results below the EPA safety threshold for lead of 20 parts per billion.
Pullman police break down use of force techniques following recent backlash
In a presentation to the committee, Pullman Sgt. Greg Umbright emphasized the department has used physical force in just 37 incidents out of more than 12,000 calls for service this year. Thirteen of those incidents results in minor injuries. No one was hospitalized or killed.
Fire Dist. 12 introduces credit card policy after audit finds unaccounted charges
Fire Commissioner Lee Druffel said the district did not previously have a formal credit card policy and did not keep itemized receipts for all spending. (It does now.) During the audit period, the district also took on new spending authority and had some records staff turnover.
Nearly 300 ballots rejected over errors, signature issues in final count
Officials rejected approximately 300 Whitman County ballots for mismatched signatures, late postmarks or other disqualifying issues during the canvassing board review process earlier this week. Another 161 ballots received approval to continue to the final vote tabulation.
State audit finds county Fire Dist. 12 kept insufficient record of credit card spending
A newly released state audit finds Whitman County Fire District 12 failed to keep credit card statements or other documentation on thousands of dollars in public spending between 2013 and 2016. The…
Letters to ‘cure’ ballots go out amid high student turnout, authentication challenges
Increased WSU student voter turnout has shifted some local races and extended vote-counting efforts as county officials say they continue to receive ballots nearly two weeks after Election Day. Nearly 600 letters sent for ballot issues.
Video captures former WSU player’s arrest at center of excessive force lawsuit
Surveillance video and body camera footage shows former WSU football player Treshon Broughton trying to show Pullman police officers his ID and laughing as they twist his arms behind his back, wrap him in a neck hold and then taser him during his 2017 arrest at Bob’s Corner Market in Pullman.
Late voter surge slows ballot scanning for preliminary count
A backlog of last-minute questions from voters slowed Whitman County election efforts Tuesday afternoon as staffers suspended scanning ballots and worked to answer dozens of calls, voicemails and emails from confused residents amid a late surge in voter turnout.
Behind the Scenes: What happens to your ballot after you send it?
Signature comparisons. Voter Intent Manuals. The ES&S DS850 scanner and tabulator. It’s a somewhat complicated process by design — to protect voter anonymity while also maintaining a strict account of each ballot. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look.