Public health officials described a local ventilator capacity of up to 10 patients as well as plans to roll out a high-volume testing program at Washington State University among the details in the county’s recent Phase 2 variance request.
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Former WSU provost emails describe sexist feedback, administrative power struggles
“I learned that there are major concerns about me,” Montoya wrote to WSU President Kirk Schulz four days before stepping down in September. “I need a personality transplant, I need to be more feminine and conforming in my communication style, and I need to be less intelligent.”
Voters Guide: A look at the Lincoln Middle School bond and Pullman school levies
Voters living within the Pullman School District will see three propositions for consideration — a $15 million bond to expand and remodel Lincoln Middle School, a $5.3 million educational enrichment (maintenance & operation) levy, and a $200,000 technology levy.
Newly released $10,000 settlement details resolution of Pullman public records lawsuit
A Dec. 31 settlement, obtained via a public records request, indicates city officials agreed to pay $10,000 for a permanent dismissal of the case. “Such payment does not constitute an admission by the City of liability, wrongdoing, or damages,” the settlement states.
Pullman facing lawsuit over public records practices from open government litigator
Update, Jan. 22: Pullman City Attorney Laura McAloon, in an email this afternoon, wrote the Whitman County Superior Court dismissed this case earlier this month. She explained previous emails for comment went missed in her spam folder. “The City is unable to comment further,” she wrote.
State disclosure officials dismiss complaints against Pullman City Council campaigns
Conservative activist Glen Morgan, who has “weaponized” disclosure laws by filing hundreds of similar complaints, alleged Benjamin and Parks missed deadlines for filing their 2019 campaign statements. Officials recently issued both candidates letters and closed the cases.
YouTube channel directs massive audience to videos of Pullman police force, arrestees
Real World Police shares footage of high-profile or sensational law enforcement arrests from across the country, posting about 390 videos for its more than 394,000 subscribers. At least 20 of those videos, or 5 percent, originated from the Pullman Police Department.
Pullman staff call for denial of zone change on port land for student housing project
Aspen Heights Partners, based in Austin, Texas, first proposed the development over the summer with plans for a 212-unit neighborhood for approximately 790 residents. Port commissioners approved selling about 25 acres of property to the developers in September, contingent on the zone change.
Pullman police flight logs show drones used for training, outreach and drug surveillance
Pullman Police Department flight logs indicate officers have deployed drones about 40 times throughout the past two years, mostly for staff training and community outreach, but officials expect to use them more frequently in the future. See a map of flight locations.
Voters Guide: Pullman School Board surveys address funding priorities, student safety
Three Pullman School Board candidates — Ficklin, Weed and Munch-Rotolo — offer answers on teacher retention, program needs, technology and other issues. Also find information on returning your ballot.