Al Gilson retires

Al Gilson, spokesman for the Eastern District of the Washington State Department of Transportation, May 31 announced his retirement after 25 years of service. Gilson was the source of reports on the progress of road construction projects in the district and occasionally visited Colfax for open house sessions on proposed district highway projects.

His most recent subject for Whitman County has been the five bridge surfacing projects and four passing lane projects now underway on Highway 195.

Gilson also issued weekly updates on projects which served as an advisory for motorists on weekend trips.