Locals speak on turbines at Commissioner's workshop

COLFAX -Members of the public gathered for two workshops Whitman County Commissioners held presenting the process, code, and laws surrounding the possible development of a proposed wind turbine farm near Kamiak Butte.

Workshop presentations

County Planner Alan Thompson spoke at the morning meeting addressing the process that the planning department goes through with applicants. During the afternoon session Public Works Director Mark Storey was there to explain in his place.

Thompson clarified to the public that there have not been any applications received by the county yet and explained that...