Port offers kids a writing contest

COLFAX – The Port of Whitman County is offering a writing contest for students from kindergarten to fifth-grade.

The writing prompt is “What do you love about Boyer Park and Marina?”

The contest is to celebrate Boyer Park's 50th anniversary.

The winner receives a two-night getaway to Boyer Park and Marina riverfront cabins and has the opportunity to read his or her essay at the Snake River Family Festival on June 18, according to port officials.

The second-place writer receives a voucher for one pedal-boat ride and two bike rentals, and the third-place writer receives a $25 gift certificate to...