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Veterans events around the region

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The University of Idaho will commemorate Veterans Day with a wreath-laying ceremony at 11 a. m. on the northwest lawn of the Administration Building. The ceremony will feature performances from the university's Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC units, along with remarks from UI President Scott Green. Following this, a Military Appreciation Dinner at the ICCU Arena will welcome U.

S. Sen. Jim Risch as the keynote speaker, who will honor Idaho's veterans. Meanwhile, Lewis-Clark State College will hold a veterans celebration event from 5-7 p. m.

on Thursday at the college library, which is open to the public and will feature a keynote speaker and catered hors d'oeuvres. Washington Rep. Michael Baumgartner will also attend a Quilts of Valor presentation on Friday at the Clarkston VFW Veterans Outreach Center, where seating is limited. The annual Lewiston Veterans Parade will occur on Nov. 15, focusing on raising awareness for homeless veterans.

These events highlight the community's commitment to honoring and recognizing the sacrifices of veterans and military-affiliated families in the region.

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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.