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Palouse Regional Transportation Planning Organization adopts Whitman County Truck Route Study

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The Palouse Regional Transportation Planning Organization adopted the Whitman County Truck and Freight Study to address freight traffic issues in downtown Pullman. The study recommends three diversion routes: Bishop Boulevard, projected to cost $7. 65 million; Sand Road-Kirkendahl Road, estimated at $18. 9 million; and Albion Road, requiring $9. 2 million in improvements.

Developed with the Washington State Department of Transportation, the study incorporated feedback from 175 community members who participated in a public open house earlier this year. This project aims to enhance traffic flow and safety, reflecting local concerns about congestion. The study's findings are now accessible online for residents and stakeholders. By investing in these improvements, local officials hope to foster better transportation infrastructure in the region. The total estimated cost for implementing the proposed routes exceeds $35 million.

Such actions could lead to long-term benefits for the community, including reduced travel times and improved air quality.

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Meetings

Local government meetings are scheduled throughout the week in Whitman and Latah counties, including sessions for city councils and planning commissions. Key meetings include the Whitman County Commissioners on Monday and the Moscow Urban Renewal Agency on Thursday. These gatherings provide residents opportunities to engage with local governance.

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Berney to retire as counseling point man

Mike Berney, Executive Director of Palouse River Counseling, will retire in December after over 30 years of service, paving the way for Clinical Director Kathleen Stewardson to assume his role. Under Berney's leadership, the organization expanded significantly, enhancing mental health services across Whitman County. Berney expressed optimism for the future of behavioral health in the community.

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Fire is not the enemy

Volunteers in north central Idaho conducted a controlled burn near Viola to reduce wildfire risks and enhance ecological health. Led by Heather Heward, the team emphasized the importance of fire as a tool for land management, likening it to medicine for wildlands. Participants included university students and local forestry professionals learning to adapt to fire’s role in the ecosystem.