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Chad Whetzel in the lead for Whitman County commissioner

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Chad Whetzel led the Whitman County commissioner primary election with 1,288 votes, followed by Cody Finch with 466 votes and Tucker J. Senter with 428 votes. The top two candidates will advance to the general election on November 4. The first round of results posted Tuesday evening remains preliminary, as the auditor's office continues to count ballots. In Pullman, Bryan MacDonald leads for the Ward 1 City Council seat with 430 votes.

Deena Bayoumi leads the District 4 School Board race with 1,261 votes, while Stephanie A. Horn tops District 5 with 1,171 votes. Overall, Whitman County reported a voter turnout of 20. 43% with 3,961 ballots counted and approximately 100 remaining. The Lamont School District's replacement levy appears to be passing, aiming to fund educational programs.

The next ballot count will occur Friday at 5 p. m.

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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.