Wind, ice delay Steptoe Butte tower work

Foundation has been laid for a steel communications tower on Steptoe Butte.

Work to erect a communications tower at the top of Steptoe Butte has hit a snag with weather.

“The entire time to complete the tower is about three weeks, but there is also the issue of winter coming in,” said Toni Droscher, state parks spokesperson.

Bob Schwent, electronic services division commander with the Washington State Patrol, said the tower is being constructed to replace a 50-year-old WSP tower which is damaged.

“We did emergency repairs, but the tower can’t be climbed,” said Schwent.

Schwent explained two of...