Haunted Palouse earns $49,672 for six groups

When the streets of Palouse opened up to all manner of madness for this year’s Haunted Palouse, people were not just frightened, they were generous.

Net income for the event hit $49,672, the biggest year yet for the seven-year-old Halloween fest. Paid attendance this year was 3,597, down about 100 from last year.

Proceeds from Haunted Palouse goes every year to boost a handful of community organizations in the city.

Recipients included Palouse Community Center, $12,418; Palouse Arts Council, $12,418; Palouse Lions Club, $9,934; City Park Playground Project, Roy Chatters Museum, and the Palouse...