State Parks' panel approves John Wayne Trail funding

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has finished its public planning process for the John Wayne Trail, approving a two-year $800,000 capital budget and $400,000 operations budget.

The recommended money would be used in permitting and design work for a list of projects from Beverly Bridge at the Columbia River to Malden, including upgrades for safety and maintenance.

The money is part of State Parks' $96 million overall budget proposal for 2017-19 which will need to be approved by the state legislature.

The state Parks' commission – a seven-member volunteer board appointed by t...