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Chad Whetzel leading for Whitman County Commissioner

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Chad Whetzel is set to continue as a Whitman County Commissioner, leading his opponent Cody Finch by a margin of 503 votes, with a total of 3,125 votes cast. Whetzel expressed his commitment to serving the community for the upcoming year. In Pullman, the City Council races show Bryan MacDonald leading with 884 votes against John-Mark Mahnkey. Meanwhile, Trevor Vance is ahead in the Ward 2 seat with 234 votes. The race for LaCrosse City Council Position 4 is particularly close, with Shawn Mills leading by just one vote.

Several local levies are also showing strong support, including an 87% approval for the St. John emergency medical services levy. These results reflect an engaged electorate in Whitman County. As more ballots are counted, these figures may shift, highlighting the fluid nature of local elections.

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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.