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Pullman Class of 2015 to host walk-a-thon for Lauren McCluskey

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The Pullman High School Class of 2015 hosts a walk-a-thon today from 10 to 11:30 a. m. on the school track to honor Lauren McCluskey, a classmate murdered in 2018. The event seeks donations for the Lauren McCluskey Foundation, which focuses on enhancing campus safety and supporting animal welfare programs. McCluskey, a Pullman native and University of Utah student-athlete, was tragically killed by a former partner, highlighting critical issues surrounding relationship violence.

The foundation also contributes to the Lauren McCluskey Cat Wing at the Whitman County Humane Society, where she volunteered. In 2024, the foundation's annual races attracted more than 800 participants, raising awareness and funds for colleges to better address relationship violence and stalking. The foundation's upcoming Race for Campus Safety is scheduled for October 4, 2025, on a Washington State University football bye weekend. Attendees will have access to educational booths, live entertainment, and activities, emphasizing community engagement. Proceeds support the foundation’s advocacy and programming efforts to improve campus safety nationwide.

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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.