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Seven individuals apply for Nez Perce County magistrate judge vacancy

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Seven candidates have applied for the magistrate judge vacancy in Nez Perce County, following Judge Sunil Ramalingam's appointment to the Latah County Magistrate bench. The applicants include Briana Allen, a deputy attorney general, and Shane Andrews, an associate with a local law firm. The Idaho Supreme Court plans to distribute a Bar survey to attorneys statewide on August 18, concluding on September 8. The public is invited to provide comments from August 8 to September 14 at sjdc. isc.

idaho. gov. After the comment period, candidates will undergo interviews, which the public can attend. Details regarding the interview schedule will be announced later. This selection process emphasizes the importance of community input in judicial appointments.

The candidates' diverse legal backgrounds reflect the region's commitment to qualified judicial representation.

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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.