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Registration open for Potlatch Lighted Christmas Parade

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Registration for the 30th annual Potlatch Lighted Christmas Parade is now open, with the event set for December 14. Participants can pick up registration forms at Potlatch City Hall or the Potlatch Post Office. This year's theme, "Christmas Movies," allows participants to draw inspiration from beloved holiday films. Categories for competition include commercial, individual, group, and equestrian, fostering a sense of community involvement. The parade will start at 5 p.

m. , lighting up the evening with festive displays. Local businesses and organizations are encouraged to enter, enhancing community engagement during the holiday season. The parade has a long-standing tradition of bringing residents together, and this year aims to continue that legacy. Families and friends will gather to enjoy the spectacle and celebrate the Christmas spirit.

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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.