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Large Impact Grants announced by health care foundation

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The Lewis-Clark Valley Healthcare Foundation announced its Large Impact Grants, totaling $770,000, to support 15 organizations in north central Idaho, southeastern Washington, and Wallowa County, Oregon. Key recipients include the Idaho Foodbank, awarded $70,000 for its Hunger Relief program, and Family Promise of the Palouse, which received $91,776 for expanded shelter services. Founded in 2017 following the sale of St. Joseph Medical Center, the foundation focuses on improving community health and services. Earlier in the year, the foundation awarded 61 Fast Track Grants amounting to $436,320.

20, bringing its total giving in 2025 to over $1. 2 million. The foundation's commitment to local organizations highlights its role in addressing health and social needs in the region. A recognition event for the grant recipients is scheduled for November 13. Such funding is crucial for sustaining vital community services and enhancing quality of life for residents.

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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.