Hovde remembered for commitment to community

Former Soap Lake mayor passed away in late October at age 89

SOAP LAKE - Wayne Hovde, a 30-year resident of Soap Lake, passed away Oct. 29. During his time in the small town he served on the city council and as mayor, adding to a legacy of hard work, determination and service. “I think (he just wanted) to make Soap Lake great,” said Hovde’s daughter Elayne Hovde-Knudson. “He was a visionary for things, he was able to think outside the box and he really didn’t care what people might’ve thought of him.” ...