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My name is Karl Webber, and I was recently appointed to the Port of Whitman County’s District 1 Commissioner seat.Since joining the Port Commission in early October, my activities have included a lot of reading, learning and studying of the various Port properties and operations.I’ve had the opportunity to tour the Port of Whitman Business Air Center, Port of Central Ferry, Port of Almota, Port of Wilma, Boyer Park &amp; Marina and Pullman Industrial Park. Each one of these properties is very impressive. The history and development that has been made over the years is exciting to see. I’m hopeful that I can be a part of the future progress in Whitman County and help carry on economic development activities across the region.&nbsp;My background consists primarily of working as a consultant and manager of manufacturing companies across the state. I currently own and operate a consulting firm, KB2 Performance Management Systems, and a small business, Statera Fly Rods—both in Tekoa. To be honest, having worked in the private sector for 30 years, I was a little hesitant to venture into the public arena, but the level of professionalism, knowledge and skills that the Port staff and other Commissioners possess has been extremely helpful in this first month.&nbsp;In the next couple of months, I plan to spend time getting to know the business leaders in our community, the representatives of organizations that partner with the Port, the Whitman County Commissioners and the political leaders of each city and town of Whitman County. Meeting with people and listening to their ideas and concerns can only help me to be successful as a Port Commissioner.&nbsp; If you or someone you know would like to meet with me and discuss the future of the Port of Whitman County, please contact the Port by phone at 509-397-3791 or by <a href="emit:modal-form-contact-open">email</a>&nbsp;, and we will set something up. Thank you all for this opportunity, and wish me luck!About the Author: Karl Webber is the District 1 Commissioner of the Port of Whitman County.

New Port Commissioner Karl Webber introduces himself to the citizens of Whitman County.

Meet your new Port Commissioner, Karl Webber

Port Commissioners Tom Kammerzell and Kristine Meyer joined in the ground breaking of the LaCrosse Rock Houses restoration project on Friday, September 18.Clenching golden shovels, the Commissioners, along with members of LaCrosse Community Pride,Whitman County Library, the Ice Age Floods Institute, McGregor Company and the Whitman County Commission, celebrated the impending restoration of three historic buildings in LaCrosse.In July, the Port Commission unanimously approved a $50,000 funding commitment for the first phase of LaCrosse Community Pride’s project. Plans for this phase include restoring two bunkhouses and the service station along the north side of Main Street in the small community of LaCrosse (population 324). A second planned phase includes restoring the remaining two bunkhouses on the south side of Main Street.LaCrosse’s rock houses trace their history back to the Great Depression. Local businessman Clint Dobson built the structures between 1934 and 1936 using basalt stones deposited by the Missoula Ice Age Floods. The stones, which Dobson gathered from surrounding fields, provided an affordable construction material for farm and railroad worker housing.Now, the rock houses are destined for a rebirth as overnight accommodations for tourists and a Heritage Museum and Ice Age Floods Visitor Center. Read more about LaCrosse Community Pride’s plans for these historic structures in the <a href="https://www.wcgazette.com/story/2020/09/24/news/ground-breaking-on-ice-age-flood-museum/33694.html">Whitman County Gazette</a>.About the Author: Sarah Highfield is the Communications Director of the Port of Whitman County.

Port Commissioners Tom Kammerzell and Kristine Meyer joined in the ground breaking of the LaCrosse Rock Houses restoration project on Friday, September 18.

Port Commissioners Celebrate Groundbreaking of LaCrosse Rock House Project

As you explore the Port of Whitman County’s new website, you’ll likely notice some significant changes. For one, we created this blog to give you another window into the Port’s latest efforts to drive economic growth and improve quality of life in Whitman County. This section will live alongside press releases and frequently asked questions to give you a complete view of “Our News.”We also added a new page exploring “Our Rivers.” This section shares facts about the Columbia-Snake River System and its immense value to our community and region. In addition, this is where you’ll find information about our annual Snake River Family Festival at Boyer Park &amp; Marina.Other changes to our website include a mobile-friendly design, improved navigation and updated graphics. Most importantly, we designed the website to better serve you. For instance, we retained the preferred features of the website, such as our real estate pages, while replacing the old static images with drone videography to give you a more complete, first-person point of view of our properties. You’ll also find a new page featuring our available commercial properties.We want you to know that we will keep striving for improvement. Every effort has been made to review and update content prior to the launch, however additional content editing and updating will continue on a regular basis. We encourage your input as we continue to enhance our website. Please don’t hesitate to call us at 509-397-3791 or share your comments by email to <a href="mailto:communications@portwhitman.com">communications@portwhitman.com</a>.&nbsp;About the Author: Sarah Highfield is the Communications Director of the Port of Whitman County.&nbsp;

As you explore the Port of Whitman County’s new website, you’ll likely notice some significant changes. For one, we created this blog to give you another window into the Port’s latest efforts to drive economic growth and improve quality of life in Whitman

Welcome to the Port’s New Website: A Window Into Our World

The Port will hold a strategic planning Commission meeting. The public is encouraged to attend.

Port Strategic Planning Meeting

The Port will hold its regular Commission meeting. The public is encouraged to attend.

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