Roberts awarded at pageant

COLFAX–Anna Roberts was third runner up at the Miss Washington for American pageant Aug. 8 in Olympia. She was also presented the Making a Difference award and People's Choice award which was voted on by the public.

"I was shocked to have won this since I was the most rural-based contestant," Roberts said.

Due to COVID, the pageant location was changed. The opening dance was performed on a hotel lawn and the interview, swimsuit, evening gown and on-stage question portions in the hotel ballroom with no audience. The awards ceremony and crowning also took place on the lawn so family members coul...