Palouse skate park effort marks progress

With an update to the city council, location scouting and more fundraising, the effort to build a Palouse skate park is moving ahead.

“We’re still plugging away,” said organizer Aaron Flansburg, who attended the Palouse City Council meeting Jan. 8 to inform council members of the latest developments.

Flansburg reported on the group’s wood-fired pizza fundraisers, his research into construction options and costs and asked the council to consider a location near the sewer plant.

“I don’t think there’s anything insurmountable,” said Palouse Mayor Michael Echanove, who has spoken in support of the...