County building work going

COLFAX—Work continues this week on Whitman County jail sewer lines, fixtures and electrical, along with roofing improvements at the courthouse, marking $2,084,097 in projects.

At the jail, a crew from McKinstry Co. of Spokane has begun to install a new sewer line from the first and second floor to the street, followed by putting in new stainless steel sinks, faucets and toilets in inmate areas. Also replacing copper and iron pipes behind the walls as needed.

“We’ve had leaks from (behind the walls) into the evidence room,” said Brandy Dean, Whitman County facilities management director.

Crews...