Debate on school's eligibility for .09 Fund

COLFAX — Whitman County Commissioners met and discussed the newest applicant to the 2023 Whitman County Development Funds, also known as the .09 Funds.

This is the first time a school has applied for the funds, which generally are distributed to public facility projects or developments concerning the counties, cities, towns, ports, libraries, and economic development organizations.

Colfax High School submitted their application for the Track Team and Field this year. A hearty debate took place during the commissioner’s meeting to decide if the school technically qualifies for the awarded funds...