Fire hazard removed at Oakesdale

A crane extends into the air as workers remodel this grain elevator at the Co-Ag plant in Oakesdale. Workers with H&S Services of Spokane tore the old head house off the top of the elevator last month and are installing a new open-air leg. Workers at the site said the open-air design prevents dust from being trapped inside the head house, which lowers the risk of fire at the elevator. The project is expected to be finished later this month, they said.