Meetings

Pullman, WALocal News

A busy week of local government meetings is set in Whitman and Latah counties, beginning with the Whitman County Commissioners at 9 a. m. on Monday in Colfax. The Moscow City Council will follow at 7 p. m.

on the same day, providing an opportunity for residents to voice their concerns. Tuesday features multiple significant gatherings, including the Latah County Commissioners at 9 a. m. and the Moscow Farmers Market Commission at 4 p. m.

The Moscow Tree Commission will also meet that evening at 5 p. m. On Wednesday, the Pullman Regional Hospital Board will convene at 6 p. m. via Zoom, while the Whitman County Planning Commission meets at 7 p.

m. in Colfax. The week concludes with the Moscow Urban Renewal Agency meeting at 7:30 a. m. on Thursday.

These sessions underscore the importance of civic engagement in local governance and provide a platform for community members to influence decisions.

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