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City Council Special Meeting - Open House

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The Pullman City Council is set to host a drop-in open house on March 5, 2024, from 6:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m. at the Pullman Senior Center, inviting residents to discuss potential goals and priorities for the 2024-2025 biennium.

Mayor Francis Benjamin highlighted that this information gathering session is a vital step toward adopting the Goals and Priorities document, which plays a key role in shaping the next biennial budget. For those unable to attend, the council encourages community members to share their insights via email by March 31, 2024. This initiative represents an important opportunity for residents to influence local governance and budgetary decisions. Regular City Council meetings are also open to the public, reinforcing the city's commitment to transparency and citizen engagement. The open house aims to ensure that the voices of Pullman residents are heard and considered in the decision-making process.

Engaging the community in such discussions fosters a collaborative approach to governance, enhancing the relationship between elected officials and constituents. This event underscores the city's dedication to involving residents in shaping their community's future.

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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.