Pullman unveils flood board artwork

Justin Slayton, Whitman County Gazette | Jan 11, 20240

Jake Hull | The Gazette count

One of the new student-made flood boards along the South Fork Palouse River.

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PULLMAN – At 12:15 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 5., the resident of the City of Pullman gathered at the Pine Street Plaza to showcase artwork by local students for the city's new flood panels.

Students from six local schools, Jefferson, Kamiak and Sunnyside Elementary; Pullman High School, Pullman Christian School and Pullman Community Montessori, would create a total of 16 pieces of art on 4'x8' flood boards.

On Nov. 14, 2023, the Pullman City Council created a one-time rule allowing for the flood panels to contain images common to the area, such as flora, fauna and water features. The ruling created...