Airway Heights in dispute with state for snow removal services

Airway Heights is in a dispute with the Washington state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) concerning snow removal on the section of Highway 2 that runs between the city’s east and west boundaries. Both sides have contacted state lawmakers about the matter.

After it annexed the area east of Hayford Road in 2012, Airway Heights and WSDOT began discussions about a contract for snow and ice removal from all five lanes of Highway 2. WSDOT estimated that it would cost the city anywhere from $30,000-$50,000 for services per year.

Despite no agreement, WSDOT continued to remove snow on Highway 2 a...