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Constitution Day discussions planned at Moscow, Lewiston

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Events commemorating Constitution Day will occur Wednesday in Moscow and Lewiston. At noon, Kylee Britzman, an associate professor at Lewis-Clark State College and president of the League of Women Voters Moscow, will discuss voting rights and the U. S. Constitution in the University of Idaho Library. Later that evening, LCSC will hold a panel discussion focused on the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship from 6-7:30 p.

m. in Sacajawea Hall, featuring notable faculty such as Chris Riggs and Gene Straughan. These discussions aim to foster awareness and understanding of constitutional principles among community members. Both events are free and open to the public, encouraging local engagement. For more details, attendees may reach out to Britzman or Hoffmann via email or phone.

The discussions not only honor the Constitution but also address contemporary issues surrounding voting rights and citizenship.

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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.