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In This Issue: Pullman School District 1-5 Pullman Regional Hospital 6-7 Plaouse Habitat for Humanity 9 City of Pullman 10 Community Colleges 11 of Spokane Community Calendar 12-13 Washington State University 14 Kiwanis Club of Pullman 15 Whitman County 15 Humane Society Pullman Chamber of Commerce 16-17 Community Action Center 18 Whitman County Public Health 19 Family Promise 20 United Way 20 Alternatives to Violence 21 of the Palouse Circles of Caring 22 Friends of Hospice 22

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Pullman School District to Launch New Website in July 2025 Pullman School District’s current website hosting contract Our new district and school websites (hosted by with Intrado is set to expire in August 2025. The district ParentSquare Smart Sites) will officially launch in July originally entered into a five-year agreement with Intrado 2025. This timing ensures a seamless transition ahead of in 2020 to provide website hosting services. As the end the 2025–2026 school year. of that contract approaches, we are preparing to transition What You’ll Find on Our New Website: to a new website hosting service, ParentSquare Smart Sites, that better meets the current website accessibility • A sleek, user-friendly design standards and the evolving needs of our schools, families, • Easy access to calendars, news, and events and community.

• Mobile-ready for any phone or tablet ParentSquare already serves as our district’s primary • Quick links to important resources communication platform. With ParentSquare Smart Sites, • Meets website accessibility standards families and community members will be able to access news, calendars, alerts, and school information all in New Look, Same Web Address! one integrated location. This change reflects our broader Our website may have a new look, but you’ll still find us commitment to improved communication. Moving to at the same address: Smart Sites allows us to consolidate services and provide https://www.pullmanschools.org a more streamlined, user-friendly experience.

Helpful Tip: If you’re having trouble viewing the new site when it launches, try clearing your browser history or cache. You may also need to update any bookmarks to specific pages like School Calendars or School Menus.

We look forward to sharing this refreshed online experience with you soon. Thank you for your continued support as we improve how we serve and connect with our school community.

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Acronyms, Smacronyms!

Kathi Keefer, Franklin Elementary School Principal skills and standards individualized to each student.

Education is known for its many, many… many acronyms.

While they can be helpful in everyday conversations among • This tiered approach ensures educational access to educators, to the rest of us, they can be overwhelming and grade level content and standards while additionally confusing. ensuring that students struggling or accelerating academically receive the right kind of support at So today, let’s talk about two important and impactful the right time, with collaboration among educators, acronyms used across all our schools here in Pullman parents, and specialists as a core element.

Public Schools. Hopefully, this brief introduction will help our community better understand how we’re building Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and leveraging powerful systems to improve teaching and More important than any system, however, is the time learning. educators get to make it work effectively—and that’s Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) where Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) come MTSS is a framework designed to meet the diverse in. needs of all students by integrating academic, behavioral, The fundamental purpose of a PLC is to ensure that all and social-emotional interventions at just the right level. students learn at high levels. Within a PLC framework, • The goal of MTSS is to improve academic outcomes teams of educators meet regularly to discuss students by for every student. It helps identify students who may name and by need. In Pullman Public Schools, this crucial need extra support, provides targeted interventions, collaboration occurs every week during Monday morning and monitors progress. It also offers enrichment and late starts. extension for students who are already at or above A Team Approach grade level.

The best part of all this? The team approach. As we • MTSS offers a continuum of supports within the continue to develop our MTSS through the collaborative school day, with a strong focus on data-driven work of PLCs, we’re no longer working in isolation. The decision-making and collaboration among educators. responsibility for teaching and learning is shared more Schoolwide structures such as efficient master manageably among our educators, and the growth and schedules and creative use of time and people learning of every student is regularly celebrated by all. resources allow us to provide explicit instruction in

Franklin Elementary Recognized by Washington State School Recognition Program (The Washington School Recognition Program was previously known as the Washington Achievement Awards)

For years, the State Board of Education (SBE), Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee (EOGOAC) have collaborated on the Washington School Recognition Program honoring K–12 public schools across the state for closing opportunity gaps and for students’ growth and academic achievement.

Kamiak Elementary Fifth Grade Team named 2025 “Dedicated Teaching Team Recognition Award” Recipient At the April 30, 2025 Regular Board Meeting, the Kamiak Elementary Fifth Grade Team was presented with the 2025 Dedicated Teaching Team Recognition Award by the Pullman Public Schools Board of Directors.

Each year, the board typically has selected one certificated employee to receive this recognition; however, this year our Board of Director’s is presenting a “Dedicated Teaching Team Recognition Award” in lieu of the “Dedicated Teacher Award.” This recognition is in appreciation of that team’s demonstrated dedication to students and to their school.

Meghan McKeirnan, Isayah Quitugua, and Emily Poston’s team was recommended for this recognition by Evan Hecker, Kamiak Elementary School Principal, who shared that this high-functioning collaborative team played a key role in Kamiak Elementary School earning recognition as a Washington State ESEA Distinguished School.

Principal Hecker shared, “This team operates with a shared mission, vision, values, and goals centered on high levels of learning for all students. They’ve created a common understanding of what the fifth-grade experience should look like and work collaboratively to bring that vision to life. Their goals are SMART—specific, measurable, attainable, results-oriented, and time-bound—and they use them to monitor progress and adjust instruction as needed. Their commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and a focus on results has transformed learning in their classrooms and across our school. Their example shows that when educators unite around a shared purpose, extraordinary outcomes are possible. This team embodies what it means to be a professional learning community—and their work played a central role in Kamiak Elementary being named a 2024 Washington State ESEA Distinguished School.”

From all of us here at Pullman School District, we extend our congratulations to Meghan McKeirnan, Isayah Quitugua, and Emily Poston – Kamiak Elementary Fifth Grade Team!

2025 Dedicated Teaching Team Recognition Award Nominees: Special Education Teaching Team, Pullman High School Mathematics Teaching Team, Lincoln Middle School

Second Grade Teaching Team, Sunnyside Elementary School Core+ Teaching Team, Jefferson Elementary School

Core+ Teaching Team, Franklin Elementary School

For the 2023-2024 school year, Franklin Elementary School has been recognized for the following and will receive a banner to display at their school: • •

Growth for students in Special Education Achievement in ELA & Math & Attendance

There are three routes for schools to be honored by the Washington School Recognition Program.

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Closing Gaps: These schools make significant advancements for all students or specific student groups in the area identified for improvement.

Growth: These schools have at least one student group among the highest performers on at least 60% of WSIF measures.

Achievement: These schools show high performance on at least two of the following measures: attendance, dual credit completion, English language arts (ELA) assessments, graduation rates, math assessments, and ninth grade on-track.

Franklin Elementary was also recognized as a 2022-2023 Washington State School for English Language Arts (ELA) Growth for one or more student groups. This consecutive recognition reflects Franklin Elementary’s continued dedication to fostering academic growth and achievement across all student groups. Franklin’s emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment serves as a testament to the power of collaborative efforts and targeted strategies in driving positive educational outcomes.

From all of us here at Pullman Public Schools we extend our congratulations to Franklin Elementary!

To learn more about the Washington State School Recognition Program, visit the link below: https://sbe.wa.gov/school-recognition-resources-honored-schools

The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, compliancecoord@psd267.org, and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent (509) 332-3144, compliancecoord@psd267.org. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): https://www2. ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex- based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: https:// www.pullmanschools.org/families/hib-and-discrimination/discrimination_sexual_harassment.

Arron Carter Director, District 1 acarter@psd267.org Lisa Waananen Jones Director, District 2 lwaananenjones@psd267.org Craig Nelson Director, District 3 cnelson@psd267.org

Nathan Roberts Director, District 4 nroberts@psd267.org Amanda Tanner Director, District 5 atanner@psd267.org

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Protecting your child’s skin from the sun’s harmful rays is crucial, but with so many options available, choosing the right sunscreen can be overwhelming. Dr. Katie Hryniewicz, Pediatrician at Pullman Regional Hospital's Palouse Pediatrics, breaks it down and makes sun protection simple and effective in 4 simple steps.

Choose the Right Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum Protection “The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using a broadspectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30,” says Dr. Katie. Why? “Because SPF 30 blocks about 97% of UVB rays.” Higher SPFs block slightly more UVB rays, but no sunscreen can block 100%.

Find What Works for You “There are so many choices,” Dr. Katie says when it comes to sunscreen options. The “best” sunscreen for you is the one you’ll actually use. She recommends families look for a sunscreen with: • The appropriate SPF level (at least SPF 30) • Ingredients you trust • A scent you like • A texture that feels good on your skin • Easy to apply and rub in Understand Sunscreen Ingredients “There are two main types of sunscreen ingredients – physical barrier/ mineral (titanium dioxide and zinc oxide) block and scatter the rays like a shield and chemical (avobenzone, octisalate) absorb UV rays like a sponge before they damage your skin,” says Dr. Katie. “For kiddos with sensitive skin and young infants, I recommend choosing a mineral-based sunscreen as there can be less skin irritation with these.”

Proper Sunscreen Application Apply Properly For maximum protection, apply sunscreen to your entire body before putting on your swimsuit or clothing. This ensures that your skin is protected even if your clothing shifts or you remove layers. Dr. Katie reminds to try not to “forget those easy-to-miss spots like your ears, the back of your neck, your scalp (especially along parts), the tops of your feet, and behind your knees.”

Use Enough To ensure you’re fully protected, Dr. Katie says to “use about 1 ounce (a golf ball size) for teens and adults, or about half that amount for smaller children.”

Apply Early This is one you may not know! Dr. Katie recommends that you “apply sunscreen at least 15-30 minutes before sun exposure. This is especially important for chemical-based sunscreens that take more time to kick in than mineral/barrier sunscreens.”

Reapply Often Dr. Katie says, one of the biggest mistakes people make is forgetting to reapply sunscreen. To maintain protection: • Reapply every 2 hours, or every 60-90 minutes if you’re sweating or swimming.

• Remember that spray sunscreens wash off more easily and may need to be reapplied more frequently.

Use Other Measures In addition to sunscreen, consider these extra steps that Dr. Katie suggests to protect your skin: • Avoid being outside in the direct sunlight during highest UV index times of day (when sun is strongest and highest in the sky) – from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Seek shade to play or hang out in. Even use an umbrella or canopy if needed.

• Wear sun-safe clothing – UV blocking sunglasses, UV blocking sun shirts with long sleeves, and wide brimmed hats.

• These “other measures” are particularly important for infants

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under 6 months old, who should be kept out of the sun as much as possible. If you absolutely cannot, apply a mineral based sunscreen to exposed areas of skin.

Sunburn Care Oops! You got a sunburn. Ouch!

Dr. Katie knows that it happens. Avoiding a sunburn all summer long is tough. If you do get a sunburn, here’s how she recommends that you care for it: • Take cool or lukewarm baths or showers.

• Use a cool, damp washcloth on the affected areas.

• Apply moisturizer containing aloe vera to damp skin after bathing.

• Drink extra water to stay hydrated.

• Take ibuprofen to reduce swelling and discomfort.

• Avoid popping any blisters that form.

Remember, protecting your skin from the sun is an essential part of maintaining your child’s overall health. With the right sunscreen and a few additional precautions, your family can enjoy the sun safely all summer long. Stay sun-safe and have a fantastic season!

To establish care or schedule an appointment with Dr. Katie, or another pediatrician at Palouse Pediatrics, please call our Pullman (509332-2605) or Moscow (208-882-2247) office. Learn more by visiting the Palouse Pediatrics website.

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JUNE 2025

ELECTED OFFICIALS MAYOR

FRANCIS BENJAMIN

www.pullman-wa.gov

CITY COUNCIL

WARD 1 | Trymaine Gaither, Ann Parks WARD 2 | Carla Marcela De Lira, Nathan Weller WARD 3 | Megan Guido, Pat Wright COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE | Eric Fejeran

190 SE Crestview Street, Bldg. A Pullman, WA 99163 (509) 334-4555

city.councilmembers@pullman-wa.gov

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COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE

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STEP INTO YOUR FUTURE

SFCC PULLMAN CENTER 25 TH ANNIVERSARY Part 2 - See the May edition for Part 1

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lenn Johnson, who served Pullman as Mayor for five terms (2004-2024), was appointed by the Governor as a Spokane Colleges trustee in February 2018. He is proud to say he is a community college graduate (Modesto Jr. College) and taught at Sacramento City College as an adjunct. In addition to being a Spokane Colleges trustee, Johnson has served as the co-chair of the legislative committee of the Association of College Trustees and serves as its secretary.

He is now a Professor Emeritus from Washington State University and taught courses in television news and communications management, among others in the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication since 1979.

He retired in 2014 but is still the “Voice of the Cougs,” serving as the public address announcer for Cougar football and men’s basketball since 1980.

We are continuing the interview from the PCU’s May edition, in which we shared his longtime affiliation and advocacy for community colleges, including Spokane Colleges and its Pullman Center. Johnson mused about the challenges that had to be overcome in bringing the community college services to the Palouse twenty-five years ago and the excellent prospects given the Center’s current operations at the WSU campus.

What do you value about the community college?

With the high cost of education and the amount of debt that some students acquire, community colleges are the answer! Running Start-- which allows high school students to take college courses, graduate from high school, and receive an AA degree at the same time-- is fantastic. Both of my granddaughters did that. Your first two years of college are covered. Talk about savings and helping with the expenses!

News & Updates The SFCC Pullman Center is hiring! We are inviting applications for adjunct teaching vacancies in Environmental Science, Geology, Health & PE, and Music for the new school year. Apply now at bit.ly/pullman_employment.

What surprises you about the Pullman Center?

I’m still surprised when I talk with residents in the area and mention my tie to the community colleges and our location on the WSU campus.

There are still some--generally not parents of soon-to-be-college-bound students because they’ve done their homework--who don’t know that we have classrooms right next to Daggy Theater. Or that we offer passes on Pullman Transit, which beats dealing with WSU parking, and then there are the amazing people who make up our faculty and staff!

What do you hope the Pullman Center will look like in 5 to 10 years?

We’ve been showing growing enrollment and enthusiasm each year, and adding science labs has dramatically advanced the community college. I’d love to see us having staffing and facilities in the years ahead—we’re growing so much that we need additional buildings and staff.

I’d love to see some of our technical programs that are available on our Spokane campus be available to our students here, using existing facilities at the high school or elsewhere.

Courses that are taught virtually and offer local lab or shop training once a week. This would support the trades with our local facilities since there is such a shortage of certified workers locally and nationally.

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2024 SFCC Pullman Graduates

Let’s celebrate the accomplishments of over fifty graduates of the class of 2025 from the Pullman Center. Join our graduates’ friends and families, Pullman Center staff and faculty, and the board of trustees and leadership of Spokane Colleges to mark this wonderful milestone. Francisco Salinas, SFCC Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, will deliver the Commencement keynote. Christian Booker, SFCC History Faculty, will serve as master of ceremonies. We celebrate Commencement on June 16 at WSU’s Lewis Alumni Center.

Calendar June 18 Final Day of Spring Term ‘25 June 16 - 6:00PM Pullman Graduation Commencement ‘25 July 1 - August 14 Summer Term ‘25 - College, ESL, GED, and HS+ Programs September 17 - December 11 Fall Term ‘25 - College, ESL, GED, and HS+ Programs

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• WCHS, Cruisin’ for Critters, 11 a.m., see pg 15 • Pullman Depot | At the Freight Room, 330 N. Grand Ave, Suite H, 1 – 4 p.m., • pullmandepot.org/ • PSD, Pullman High School Graduation, 5:00 p.m. at Beasley Coliseum Blithe Spirit, pullmancivictheatre.org 6 – 8th

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• Pullman Depot | At the • Pullman City Hall Closed for • Pedal Pullman, 9:30 a.m., pullmancivictrust.org Freight Room, 330 N. Juneteenth Grand Ave, Suite H, 1 – 4 • Music on Main, 6 – 8 p.m., p.m., pullmandepot.org/ Pine Street Plaza • Chefs Night Out, Friends of Hospice, 6 p.m., see pg 22

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• JES = Jefferson Elementary School • PHS= Pullman High School • KES – Kamiak Elementary • PDSC= Palouse Discovery Science Center • LMS= Lincoln Middle School • PRH= Pullman Regional Hospital • PAFC= Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center • SES = Sunnyside Elementary School • PCM = Pullman Community Montessori • SFCC=Spokane Falls Community College

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

See WSU Graduates’ Artwork Up through June 28 at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU, the Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition showcases three or more years of work by the MFA graduate candidates Cameron Kester, Anna Le, Abigail Nnaji, and Sara St. Clair. With its wide range of art-making approaches, the thesis exhibition provides a stimulating experience for faculty, students, and museum visitors.

Fridays at the Clock

The WSU School of Music is thrilled to announce the fifth season of its outdoor summer music series Fridays at the Clock. Located between Bryan Hall and Holland Library below the Bryan Hall Clock, the concerts will take place on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. on June 27, July 25, and August 22. Bring your blankets, picnics, and lawn chairs, and enjoy family-friendly concerts. Concerts will include performances by School of Music faculty and Cougar Summer Music Camp students.

For more information, contact the School of Music Office at music@ wsu.edu or Sophia Tegart at sophiat@wsu.edu.

JUNE 2025

Visit the Art Museum for Faculty Work

Your Collection: Faculty Remix is a collaborative exhibition by Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU and the WSU Department of Art. Studio art faculty have curated their work in dialogue with the museum’s permanent collection, showcasing contemporary responses to historical artworks.

Salt, Tadpoles, and Unravelling Assumptions

“It’s a bit of a cautionary tale,” says Jesse Brunner, a disease ecology professor at WSU. The tale begins with a long-held assumption: stress, any prolonged challenging condition, makes humans and many other animals more susceptible to infection. Researchers often extend that to disease and epidemics at the population-level. The effects of stress on disease and epidemics could, however, be much more complicated. “If you start picking at that sort of scaling, some of it starts to unravel,” says Brunner.

Brunner, Erica Crespi, an ecological developmental biology professor at WSU, and their collaborators at the University of Connecticut recently published a paper in Ecology and Evolution testing that assumption using wood frogs, salt, and ranavirus. Their findings are a step forward in understanding how stress impacts disease and epidemics, which will help predict and prevent them.

Read the full article at pullman.wsu.edu/2025/05/01/salttadpoles-and-unravelling-assumptions/.

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JUNE 2025

KIWANIS CLUB OF PULLMAN

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Kiwanis awards PHS senior Miller Johnson for performing arts

Jim Haugen receives Community Service Recognition award Pullman Kiwanis presented its 2025 Community Service Recognition Award to Jim Haugen. Jim Haugen has been a member of the Kiwanis Club of Pullman since 1972.

Jim was the club historian and treasurer for many years.

Jim handled finances and was very supportive of the Stuff the Bus school supplies drive, the club’s signature service project, when it was formed in 2008.

Jim also helped start the Lincoln Middle School Students of the Month recognition in 1994.

Jim's long membership in the club has had an impact through Stuff the Bus, Builders Club, and historical preservation of key documents for the club. His service for local kids is what makes Kiwanis as a service club a unique and valuable contributor for our community.

The Pullman Kiwanis Club meets on Thursdays at noon, Gladish Community and Cultural Center, 3rd floor View Room. Join us for great speakers and a fun time—guests are always welcome. We also stream our meetings on Zoom.

Follow Pullman Kiwanis on Facebook and Instagram, too! pullmankiwanis.org

The Kiwanis Club of Pullman recognized Miller Johnson, a senior at Pullman High School, with the club’s seventh annual Performing Arts Prize of $600.

Miller has performed in many shows with the Regional Theatre of the Palouse through elementary and middle school years. At Pullman High School, he’s a member of the drama club, ensemble choir, and band groups. Miller is trombone section leader in the pep, concert, and jazz bands. He has performed in seven high school drama productions, including most recently as Percy Jackson in the musical “The Lightning Thief.”

He says it’s been a privilege to represent PHS and the surrounding community through performing arts. Band and drama teacher Andy Mielke says Miller is well-rounded in many areas, a joy to work with, and his potential is very high. Miller maintains a 4.0 GPA while also taking Running Start college classes.

Save the Date for Stuff the Bus!

Mark your calendars for th Annual school Stuff 15 the Bus—the supplies drive for local kids— on School August 7-9, 2025. The bus Supplies Drive will August be at Wheatland Mall this 10-12 Local kids need school supplies…and your year. Visit pullmankiwanis. help. The Kiwanis Clubs of Pullman, Colfax and Moscow, in partnership withto locallearn org/stuff-the-bus/ school districts, collect school supplies and donations. everyone to help more We’re andasking donate.

Stuff the Bus kids get ready to learn this fall.

WHITMAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY Donate K-12 supplies

At the yellow school bus at Wheatland Mall (near McDonald’s and Rite Aid)

August 10: 2 pm - 5 pm August 11: 10 am - 5 pm August 12: 10 am - 3 pm Donation boxes at WSECU Bishop Boulevard branch and Neill Public Library from August 7-12.

Donate money

We also welcome monetary donations to purchase supplies.

Visit our website to learn more or donate.

Dine Out for Stuff the Bus

August 9 at Birch and Barley (dinner hours) – Proceeds will go to Stuff the Bus and you can donate supplies there.

A big thank you to our Platinum Donors: Mayor Glenn & Kathy Johnson, Gary and Trudy Libey, Inland Northwest Broadcasting, NRS (Northwest River Supplies), Pullman Child Welfare, Pullman Radio, Pullman Vision Source – James P. DeVleming OD, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Washington State Employees Credit Union (as of July 17) If you have a gently used musical instrument to donate, we can collect it during Stuff the Bus, have it reconditioned, and give it to Pullman school bands!

Kiwanis Club of Pullman is dedicated to changing the world for the better, one child and one community at a time. We meet Thursdays at noon at Gladish Center (with a Zoom option). Guests and new members are always welcome.

www.pullmankiwanis.org

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS Membership dues are assessed on the anniversary month of a member joining the Chamber.

Special thanks go out to the following businesses and individuals who have elected to continue their support of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce: • Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse • Corbeill Funeral Home • Edward Jones – Greg Bloom • Gentiva Hospice • Girl Scouts Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho • Marian Hood • Mike Lowery – CPA • Pacific Northwest Farmers’ Cooperative, Inc • Palouse Pathways • PRH Auxiliary • Salmon River Experience of Idaho • Vitalant • Washington Federal Bank • Zoe Coffee & Kitchen

NEW MEMBERS Courtney Ranck-Copher Photography Pullman, WA 509-218-2476 http://clrcphotography.com Shin’s Asian Market 1475 S. Grand Ave. Suite 104 Pullman, WA 99163 509-339-6084

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JUNE 2025

BUSINESS MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Pullman Regional Hospital 835 SE Bishop Blvd.

Pullman, WA 99163 509-332-2541 www.pullmanregional.org As a public hospital, Pullman Regional and its network of clinics employs more than 600 healthcare professionals who serve our region through 24/7 emergency care, birthing services, cardiac rehab, surgery, therapy, imaging, family medicine and pediatric care and specialties including gastroenterology, cardiology, interventional pain management, urology and orthopedic surgery. Thanks to a community supported bond, Pullman Regional will break ground in the fall of 2025 on a phased patient care expansion project and remodel to expand the emergency and surgery departments and improve access to outpatient services. Thank you Pullman for helping us grow to better serve you! Learn more at www.pullmanregional.org/expansion

JUNE 2025

PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Pullman Chamber and Visitor Center • 415 N. Grand Ave. • Pullman, WA 99163 509-334-3565 • Fax: 509-332-3232 • chamber@pullmanchamber.com • www.pullmanchamber.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Staff: Tourism Promotions Manager: Alexis Foran, Communications Coordinator: Madeline Maxwell

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COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER

JUNE 2025

The Food & Shelter Folks Meet the Community Food Staff Community Food welcomes our new Food Bank Coordinator Carlos Rojo and Summer Interns! Carrie Chase will be moving away—thanks, Carrie for your good work over the years!

From left to right: Carlos Rojo, Food Bank Coordinator; Brock Abbott, Intern; Aubriana Rodriguez, Intern; Elora Irby, Community Outreach Assistant; Crista Martin, Food Bank Assistant; Carrie Chase, Community Food Manager The food bank opening hours have changed! Please see the new schedule below.

Community Food We take food donations by appointment. Please call the front desk (509-334-9147) to make an appointment to donate food.

We are requesting the following donations: • Vegetable/olive oil • Pasta sauce • Soup • Pasta • Canned fruit Our food bank times are by appointment. Please use our appointment scheduling web page to make an appointment. https://www.cacwhitman.org/food-bank-appointment/ or give us a call at 509-595-4141.

FOOD PANTRY Dec. Museum

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Closure Dates Closed

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The museum is Closed open Tuesday through

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2:00 pmclosed – 6:00 pm 4 p.m., Sunday,

Saturday from 10 a.m. to Monday, holidays,

THURSDAY 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and university breaks and(including Dec. 14 through 6 forpm a

2:00 pm –Jan. 4:00 Winter Break).

FRIDAY Closed

JUNE 2025

WHITMAN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

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START WITH SAFETY Water Fun Starts With Water Smarts

Whitman County Public Health helps families keep kids safe around water through life jacket loaner stations and local swim classes.

Scan the QR code or visit whitmancountypublichealth.org, click the “Personal + Family Health” tab, and select “Safe Kids” to learn more.

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ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE OF THE PALOUSE

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CIRCLES OF CARING

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FRIENDS OF HOSPICE

110 E Canyon Colfax, WA 99111 509-332-4414 - director@friendsofhospice.net www.friendsofhospice.net

Join us for Chefs Night Out benefiting Friends of Hospice, an evening of food, music, and giving back!

Sample 12 signature dishes from 6 local restaurants and cast your votes for the best in three categories. Enjoy live entertainment by Andru Gomez, a no-host bar, and the company of friends and supporters.

This special night will also honor Rosalie Harms, former Board Vice President and fundraising chair, whose dedication helped shape our mission.

Celebrate with us and help make a lasting difference for those in our community.

Special thank you to Birch & Barley, Black Cypress, Mela, Nayarit, Paradise Creek and The table for participating!

PICKLEBALL CATEGORIES :

Recreation Level: Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles Competitive Level: Men’s Doubles Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles

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2025-2026

CITY OF PULLMAN | PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL | PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

We all belong here

Families can start enrolling today, NEW students in ALL grade levels, for the 2025-2026 school year!

The public schools in Pullman offer rich academic programs, and tremendous opportunities for children to extend classroom learning though curricular and co-curricular enrichment.

The quality of our schools is the result of the many strong partnerships that exist among parents, students, community agencies and organizations, and the high value the whole community places on quality education for all its children and youth. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you and your child in Pullman Public Schools.

Have a child who will be 5 years old by August 31, 2025?

It's time to enroll them for kindergarten!

www.pullmanschools.org/enrollment