![Letter from Whitman County Commissioner & Board of Equalization Chair Art Swannack on Property Tax Valuations
In this letter, Whitman County Commissioner and Board of Equalization Chair Art Swannack addresses the topic of property tax valuations. The correspondence outlines the current state of property tax assessments and their implications for property owners. Swannack emphasizes key points regarding the assessment process, stating, “[Insert direct quotes here].” The letter aims to provide clarity and insights into how property values are determined and the factors influencing these valuations.](https://pullmantoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/extendify-demo-logo.png)
To the residents of Whitman County, Recently, many of you have received property valuation notices indicating an increase in your property’s value compared to the previous year. This change may come as a surprise to some. The Department of Revenue has guidelines that require the Assessor to adjust property valuations based on various factors. We…

A proposed East/West truck route around Pullman, located south of the city, has emerged as a favored option for addressing the ongoing discussions about redirecting heavy freight traffic away from downtown. The Moscow City Council is scheduled to consider the possibility of participating in the project during their meeting on Monday evening. According to the…

The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office has identified a suspect in connection with a recent burglary attempt at a cash machine in Uniontown. Authorities have named 42-year-old Eric B. Wright as the individual wanted for the crime. Wright is reported to have been residing in Longview, Washington.

Washington State University has announced that fans will no longer be permitted to re-enter Martin Stadium during football home games, starting with the Apple Cup next week. This policy change coincides with the expansion of alcohol sales within the stadium.

The White Pine Fire in North Latah County has burned over one thousand acres and is currently 10% contained. The U.S. Forest Service is allocating approximately one million dollars per day to manage efforts to extinguish the fire, which began last month. The total cost of fire suppression efforts has reached nearly five million dollars.

The Pullman Farmers Market season is ongoing this Saturday in downtown Pullman. This week, there will be live music featuring the Farmers Market Jug Band. The Pine Grove Grange is providing farm bucks for children aged 13 and under, who will receive $5 coupons for use at the market. A variety of food vendors will…

The Vice Chair of the City of Pullman’s Planning Commission discusses the process involved in passing a significant zoning code update that includes new regulations on short term rentals. The commission dedicated a substantial amount of time last year to developing the comprehensive update, which features the newly established guidelines regarding short term rental properties.