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December 1, 2024 in Government

COUNCIL POSITION #1 OPEN

The Town Council has a position open after receiving Councilman Al Evans resignation. Al began
serving as a council member in March 2008. We appreciate his dedication to his community and
thank him for his 16 years of service. To apply for this open position on council – we will be taking
applicant names December 1 – December 13th. Please let Mary know if you are interested in serving
on council. The applicants will be interviewed at the December 16th council meeting and council
members will appoint a candidate at the end of the interviews.

October 29, 2024 in DevelopmentTourism (1 Comment)

Old Mill Updates

A historic flour mill on the Palouse was saved by a community effort to purchase it after it went on the market. Now begins the road to restore it.

Built in 1890, the J.C. Barron Mill is the last surviving mill of its kind in Whitman County, about 40 miles south of Spokane.

Towering four stories over the center of Oakesdale, the wooden structure remains an important symbol for the town whose summer festival, Old Mill Days, is named after it. Aside from occasional tours by former owners, its doors have been shut since 1960.

With the help of community donors, Spokane-based Innovia Foundation bought the property in May from MaryJane Butters, an organic farmer in Moscow, Idaho. The property was listed for $217,000.