State rep hopefuls respond to questions at Colfax

The three candidates on the primary ballot for state representative for the Ninth District answered a variety of questions during a two-hour forum at the library in Colfax Friday evening. The forum was sponsored by the Pullman League of Women Voters with Mary Collins acting as moderator.

The Friday night session drew a small crowd with less than 20 people seated in the audience.

Questions submitted by audience members covered a wide range of topics on both the state and national levels.

Rep. Mary Dye of Pomeroy, who has held office for 14 months, and challengers Jennifer Goulet, Pasco Democrat...