Revamping Council on Aging office front

COLFAX - A new look takes shape for the Whitman County Council on Aging and Human Services and COAST Transportation offices on Main Street in Colfax.

The work replaces a brown metal facade and cracked stucco sides. The new front of the building features an overhang in the dark green color of the department's logo.

The agencies are using a $9,000 grant from the Colfax Downtown Association to pay for part of the work.

Local contractor Andy Gylling began the project on July 5 and is working at night.

"It looks a whole lot better even if he stopped right now," said Paige Collins, executive directo...