Meetings

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Whitman County Commissioners will hold a meeting at 9 a. m. Monday at the Courthouse in Colfax, setting the agenda for the week. The Moscow City Council Administrative Committee will gather at 4 p. m.

the same day in the City Hall council chambers to discuss local governance issues. Meanwhile, the Potlatch City Council is scheduled to meet at 7 p. m. at City Hall, covering various community concerns. On Tuesday, Latah County Commissioners will convene at 9 a.

m. in Room 2B of the Moscow Courthouse, focusing on county matters. The University of Idaho Faculty Senate will meet via Zoom at 3:30 p. m. , addressing academic policies and faculty affairs.

Additionally, the Pullman City Council will hold its session at 7 p. m. Tuesday in the City Hall council chambers, which may involve city planning and budget discussions. The Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport Board is set to meet Wednesday at 3 p. m.

in the Airport Training Room, potentially discussing airport operations and regional connectivity. These meetings reflect ongoing local governance efforts in the region.

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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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