Steptoe tractor site gets zone change

Monte Griffin of Steptoe, standing on the right, speaks to Whitman County commissioners as county Planner Alan Thomson, seated on the right, and Jeff Filkins, left, look on.

Whitman County Commissioners have approved the re-zoning of a 2.3-acre plot in Steptoe to allow plans for a Versatile tractor dealership and shop on Scholz Road.

After two public workshops and a public hearing by the county Planning Commission, the group recommended approval of the matter.

Following an additional public hearing Monday, Commissioners Art Swannack and Dean Kinzer voted to approve. Commissioner Michael Largen...