Palouse police complaint investigation placed on hold

Resolution of a complaint against the Palouse Police Department and Mayor Michael Echanove remains on hold because the town’s Police, Fire & Safety committee chairman has been away on vacation.

Rick Wekenman presented an initial report to the Palouse city council Sept. 22.

He and his committee had not yet met with Phil Gaber and other parties involved in what has been described as a neighbors’ dispute.

The Gabers contend that police response has been inappropriate, and that Echanove failed to address their concerns when they first brought the matter to his attention. The full details of the co...