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Lewiston Roundup offers thrills on Family Night

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Wacey Schalla clinched victory in the bareback riding event at the Lewiston Roundup, scoring 88 points on Overserved. The 19-year-old cowboy from Arapaho, Oklahoma, described his excitement for the rodeo as he aims for the all-around cowboy title. Mason Payne, competing from Wellpinit, Washington, followed closely with a score of 86 on Mustard. In the Saddle Bronc contest, Kade Bruno of Challis, Idaho, secured an 88 on the National Finals Rodeo horse Marquis, besting Weston Patterson's 86. The barrel racing competition featured a tight finish, with Hayle Gibson-Stillwell achieving the fastest time of 17.

09 seconds. The event attracted around 4,300 attendees, emphasizing its importance to the local community. Schalla's aspirations for the all-around title and Bruno's local victory resonate with the rodeo's significance in Idaho. The Lewiston Roundup continues to be a highlight for rodeo enthusiasts as the season nears its end.

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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.