Groups join to 'Paint the Town Pink'

It is about to get pink in Colfax.

During the month of October, various organizations are banding together for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And they want the entire city to join in on the initiative.

“We’re hoping to turn Colfax away from the well-known speed trap reputation and rebrand it,” said Laurie Gronning, public relations specialist with Whitman Hospital and Medical Center.

The idea started with Colfax Police Chief Rick McNannay. He is actually hoping a sudden turn to pink on Oct. 1 will attract national attention and show Colfax in a positive light.

The police department plans to ha...