Haunted Palouse takes the year off

Sep. 30—A lack of volunteers forced the planners behind the annual Haunted Palouse to cancel this year's event. The popular October event will be postponed until next year as planners promise to use that time to recruit helpers. "I anticipate that next year will be very well-staffed," said Libby Akin, one of the planners. In its place, the community will host a pumpkin carving contest this …