County, Palouse Wind file opposition to appeal

Gazette Editor

A 21-page brief in opposition to the court challenges filed by Roger Whitten of Oakesdale to halt the Palouse Wind turbine project was filed Monday in Whitman County Superior Court. The opposition brief was filled by Whitman County Prosecutor Denis Tracy with preparation work done by Susan Drummond, Seattle land use attorney who represents Boston-based First Wind, parent firm of Palouse wind.

Whitten’s petition asks the court to throw out the decision which granted First Wind a conditional use permit to develop a 65-turbine installation on Naff Ridge, Granite Butte and Steam Sho...