Trail stakeholders react to State Parks' report

The Washington State Parks' Commission ended a chapter on the John Wayne Trail in late July with a recommendation for a section of it that cuts through Whitman County.

Reactions have been varied to the plan, which included a resolution in support of the continued development of the almost cross-state trail.

“The committee wasn't unanimous by any means,” said Ninth District state Rep. Joe Schmick. “Right now, everyone is amidst a campaign. After the election we'll see where everything falls out and we can make a better decision then.”

The Commission approved a two-year $800,000 capital budget a...