All Roads Lead to Pullman

04/18/2026

Good history lesson and even-handed commentary from WSU archivist Mark O'English about flooding in Pullman.

With the flooding that took place in Pullman a little over a month ago, we wanted to take a look back at some of the previous flooding in Pullman. While NOAA defines the flood stage for the Palouse River at Pullman at 7 feet, it looks like 8 feet is the level at which more than minimal water is spil...

04/07/2026

GOOD NEWS!!!

Some incredibly generous members of our community have stepped up to fund Pullman’s Barracuda Swim Team. This youth program was one of many impacted by recent city budget cuts, so it’s genuinely encouraging to see neighbors rally together to bring it back.

It’s also a great reminder of how local communities really work: whether funding comes from tax dollars or private donations, it’s still LOCAL resources supporting LOCAL priorities. And when something matters enough, our town has the capacity to make it happen.

In many cases, we don’t have to wait on city government to act. Volunteers, civic groups, churches, clubs, and individuals all have the power to make a real difference in Pullman’s quality of life.

Instead of focusing only on what the city can or can’t do, this is a chance for us—as citizens—to step up and invest in the things we care about most.

That’s how strong communities are built.

The Pullman community has stepped up to save the Barracuda Swim Team program offered by the City of Pullman. City parks and recreation announced early last month that the kids swim program for this…

03/18/2026

Wow! It's so great to see our community rally around each other. 52 donations and counting! Thank you for getting the ball rolling. Let's continue to share this link and see the goal get reached!

https://gofund.me/b00726760

03/17/2026

The Pi Day Flood was DEVESTATING for Lily Bee's Consignment Shop. Let's all rally together in support of local businesses and help them get back on their feet!

https://gofund.me/b8db76aaf

“Melanie Hodges is a huge part of the culture of downtown Pullman. She's a treasure and one of the small business owners that we are lucky to have who breathes life with some character into that little corridor. It's important to ensure that we continue to see her creativity shine through those clever ever changing window displays, help with brides on their big days, and our girl's getting ready to go to prom.”

On Friday, March 13, flood waters ripped through the streets of downtown Pullman and even with the ext… Ben, Katie, needs your support for -Support Lily Bees-

03/14/2026

March 14, 2026 - Update from the Mayor on Saturday afternoon.

03/14/2026

Check out the stream gauge data for the South Fork of the Palouse River.

https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/PULW1

The water came up FAST.

It was more or less normal overnight, then gradually climbed up into the "take action" zone by 6pm.

But here is where things get WILD. The river DOUBLEd in flow between 6:30pm and when the bridge finally dislodged at 12:15. That's a massive jump in just a few hours, and is a classic "flash flood" scenario.

As of 1:15 AM, the river is at 3,270 cubic feet per second and RISING. Basements in downtown are likely already flooded, and it is possible we will see water approaching first-floor storefronts if the river goes above 8 ft.

Stay safe out there!

03/14/2026

Well, I couldn't have been more wrong about this one. Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty wrong.

03/14/2026

March 14, 2026 – The Pine Street Plaza pedestrian bridge has been dislodged by floodwaters for the second year in a row.

03/14/2026

The new traffic light is going in next to Jack in the Box and Rosauers, NOT Stephenson Towers. 🚦🚦🚦

We've all made a typo at some point, right? 😂

It doesn't help that we have two arterials in town with a single-digit difference in their names (SR 270 vs SR 27). 🤔🤨