County rejects Nez Perce Air Patrol funding request

Whitman County commissioners Monday rejected a $1,000 request to help fund the Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Air Patrol. Nez Perce County commissioners requested the contribution late last month.

A letter written by the Nez Perce commissioners said the air patrol is in need of funding to offset rising fuel and insurance costs. Those expenses cost the agency about $5,000 per year.

Citing the county’s budget deficit here, Whitman commissioners rejected the request,

"I think it’s a good thing for them," said Commissioner Greg Partch. "But asking for additional funding at this point is not something...