New Pullman elementary named Kamiak

A name has been settled on for Pullman's fourth elementary school. The Pullman School Board announced last month that the school has been named Kamiak Elementary following public input and a committee's selection.

Pullman School Board President Dean Kinzer said a committee of school administrators, board members and residents took recommendations from the public, leading to a plethora of responses.

“The committee received over 30 recommendations,” he said. “The committee narrowed it down to six and presented those. Kamiak was the highest recommended from the committee.”

Kinzer said this name h...