Public works presents winter priorities

COLFAX — The Whitman County Public Works Department is improving a stockpile site and preparing for winter with a letter on snow plowing priorities.

During the regular Whitman County Commissioner meeting on Monday, Dec. 2, Commissioners moved to approve providing stockpiling of aggregate for county road maintenance purposes.

Whitman County Engineer Dean Cornelison reported the department was getting low on rock in Doneen.

“One point last year I think all three districts were hauling out our quarry because of an increase in graveling,” he said.

Public Works Director Mark Storey, presented commi...