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By Michael Stringer, Maul Foster Alongi and John Means
The first time you visit Palouse, Wash. you start making plans to move there. The
Palouse region of southeast Washington State is one of the most photogenic
landscapes in the country with endless rolling hills of wheat, and prairie
grass dotted with farms.
Nestled in river valley is the city of Palouse (pop. 1,025). Located twenty minutes from Washington State University and the University of
Idaho, the town is a blend of agricultural heritage, historic architecture, and emerging artistic sensibilities. Like many rural
communities, Palouse declined economically for several decades until 1998 when
a severe flood that Main Street waist deep in water. This proved to be a
turning point, and the community responded to this tragedy with a focused,
multi-year effort to revitalize downtown.
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