County public works director retires

Pete Ringen, Wahkiakum County's public works director and county engineer, came to the office Tuesday for his last day there in that position.

During his time with the county, he has overseen projects ranging from bridge construction and road washout repair to overseeing recycling programs and the construction and installation of a new county ferry.

Ringen's staff hosted a party for him Tuesday, and his bosses had kind words to say about him.

Commissioner Dan Cothren was on the board when Ringen was hire