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SEL announces three expansion projects

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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) plans to invest around $90 million in expansion projects in Idaho and North Carolina, adding 370,000 square feet of new facilities. A key project is a 150,000-square-foot electronic device manufacturing plant in Moscow, Idaho, slated for completion in 2027. The facility will enhance SEL's manufacturing capabilities, located near its printed circuit board factory. In Boise, SEL will remodel a 170,000-square-foot building, with this $25 million project expected to finish by 2026. Additionally, the company will invest $15 million in North Carolina to construct a new 50,000-square-foot office building.

Senior media manager Kate Wilhite expressed excitement about the long-term potential of these expansions. Founder Ed Schweitzer emphasized the need for larger investments to continue meeting customer demands amid economic challenges. SEL evaluates growth opportunities based on factors like government efficiency and regulatory freedom, as reflected in its annual SEL Index of Freedom.

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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.