Library director reports on project

The building formerly known as the Hamilton Drug Store on Main Street in Colfax is slowly coming back to life.

Whitman County Library Director Kristie Kirkpatrick reported on Monday to county commissioners that the building adjacent to the library will now be known as The Center.

“It will be the educational and social hub of Colfax,” Kirkpatrick said.

The Center will be open year round and will feature exercise and yoga classes along with art exhibits.

Colfax Chamber of Commerce also will be housed at The Center and the Colfax Arts Council has committed to holding exhibits and perhaps art clas...