Fullmer hired as new county library Director

COLFAX–Whitman County Library has announced that Kylie Fullmer has been hired as the new Director, beginning Sept. 8. Fullmer was selected by the library board of trustees during its Aug. 11 meeting and assumes duties from long-time director Kristie Kirkpatrick, who retires Oct. 1 after 33 years with the library district.

Fullmer was born and raised in the Tri-Cities, graduating from The University of Washington with a Master's degree in library science in 2010. After a short stint working at Amazon, Fullmer served as library director of the East Adams Library District based out of Ritzville f...