River, rail topics key session with rep's staffers

Two staff members from Rep. Cathy McMorris-Rodgers' office listened to a variety of concerns from county representatives Monday afternoon.

Cathy Schaeffer and Chud Wendle met with county commissioners and Port of Whitman County commissioners to discuss issues with the elected officials.

One of the first topics that generated discussion was access to Army Corps of Engineers ground along the Snake River that some cattlemen use as pasture during winter months.

Although the corps is mandated to work out issues with livestock owners, no real solution has been resolved.

The county commissioners said...