Palouse Empire Fair starts today

The Palouse Empire Fair begins its run today.

This is a traditional event for the county. It is one of the few events that encompasses the entire county, and it has for decades. From all points of the county, youth bring their animals for judging and sale, crafters display their best work, bakers and canners vie for blue ribbons and all sorts of art and photography is hung for inspection and judging.

The variety at the fair is wide and interesting. Also, booths are set up for politicians, political issues and commercial enterprises.

And, there is food of all types, offered by professional vend...