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UPDATED AT 1227 A.M. Lewis wins Moscow mayor race Holmes, McCetich, Sumner voted to city council

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Hailey Lewis won the Moscow mayoral election with 4,620 votes, significantly ahead of her competitors Evan Holmes and Sage McCetich, who received 3,511 and 3,498 votes, respectively. In Kendrick, Roseanne Norris was elected mayor with 56 votes, surpassing Jody Long and Martin Anderson. Bill Abbott took the mayoral seat in Troy with 311 votes, defeating James Stoner and Patrick Cordova. Whitman County's election results are currently partial, with updates expected on Thursday. Voters also approved school levies in Genesee, Kendrick, and Troy, indicating strong support for local education initiatives.

The election included various city council positions across Latah and Whitman counties, showing active community involvement. The results highlight the importance of local governance and the impact of municipal elections on community leadership. With the next update on Whitman County's results, residents remain engaged in the electoral process.

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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.