Marijuana hearing slated

COLFAX — The public will have two opportunities to provide testimony on lifting the marijuana business ban in Whitman County during a public hearing Dec. 21.

Whitman County commissioners decided Monday to accept public testimony at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. that day on the plan to allow growing, processing and retail sales of marijuana.

The meeting may include amendment suggestions from commissioners or otherwise. A final vote may or may not happen at its conclusion.

“It’s gonna be quite a working group on the 21st,” Commission Chairman Michael Largent said.

Commissioners discussed proposed ordinance...