New health director hiring debated

COLFAX –– Whitman County commissioners discussed and delayed the decision on when to advertise for its open health director position.

Monday, deciding to take up the matter in a future workshop session.

Board president Michael Largent suggested on Monday they start the hiring process in March or April next year, while interim health director Chris Skidmore does the job. He was appointed following the resignation of Troy Henderson.

Commissioner Art Swannack questioned it.

“We’re making ourselves shorter-staffed, since we’re already down one employee without Troy,” he said. “I honestly don’t kno...