Fire rules imposed June 10 at Wawawai Park

Fire restrictions went into effect at Wawawai County Park June 10 under Whitman County Fire District 14 guidelines. Campfires and smoking on trails will not be permitted within park boundaries.

Cooking with charcoal briquettes or a gas grill is still an option.

All park visitors need to be prepared and vigilant by always keeping a bucket of water and shovel nearby when cooking, according Dave Mahan, parks superintendent....