Fire ban set for county parks

Whitman County Parks fire restrictions will be in effect as of Friday, July 3, at Kamiak Butte and Klemgard County Parks as well as the Bill Chipman Palouse Trail.

Fire restrictions have been in effect at Wawawai County Park since June 10 in accordance with Whitman County guidelines. This restriction remains in effect.

Smoking on trails will not be permitted. Cooking with charcoal briquettes or a gas grill is still an option. All park visitors need to be prepared and vigilant and alwasy keep a bucket of water and shovel nearby when cooking.

Fireworks are banned in county parks....