Residents speak out on North Palouse Road concerns

COLFAX — Residents of North Palouse Road are asking questions concerning the conditions and upkeep of a Colfax road past McDonald Park.

Local John Ward said that 11 residents of North Palouse Road went to the Colfax City Council meeting on Monday, July 8, to raise their concerns to council members.

Public Works Director Matt Hammer confirmed that the road was annexed by the City of Colfax from Whitman County in 2008.

“They assumed the responsibility of maintaining that road and they just don’t maintain it,” said Ward.

According to Ward, the 11 North Palouse Road residents who attended the July...