ML applies for emergency program funds

The city of Medical Lake might receive some federal assistance in repairing its damaged streets.

During the April 18 City Council meeting, Mayor John Higgins informed council that staff might rent a paving truck to do some street patching.

“There’s a good chance we’ll get a $50,000 grant from the governor and whatever else we throw in,” Higgins said.

The grant Higgins referred to is the state Transportation Improvement Board’s “2017 Emergency Repair Program” grant. According to the TIB’s website, the grant was created in “recognition of state and local emergency proclamations regarding severe...