The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

DAYTON—Columbia County Public Transportation expects to see much-needed benefits from the Washington Legislature’s new $16 billion transportation funding package, “Move Ahead Washington,” which allocates $3 billion to public transit over 16 years.

“Transit is essential to riders of all ages and needs. This announcement by the legislature will ensure our agency is sustainable and ready to grow with our community’s needs,” said David Ocampo, General Manager of Columbia County Public Transportation. “The project funding for our facility will assist us in growing our system and...