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Pullman City Council Ward 1 Vacancy

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Following the recent election of Francis Benjamin as Mayor of Pullman, a vacancy has arisen in Ward 1 of the City Council, effective January 1, 2024. The application window for interested candidates opened on December 1, 2023, and will close on January 9, 2024, at 11:59 p. m. PST. Eligible residents are urged to apply through the city’s official website or by downloading a PDF application.

After the application deadline, the City Council will verify submissions on January 11, 2024, and candidates will be invited for in-person interviews scheduled for January 16, 2024. The individual appointed will take the Oath of Office and officially join the City Council by January 17, 2024. This appointment is significant as it allows local citizens to participate actively in governance, influencing decisions that affect their community. The appointed council member will serve for the remainder of the term, with elections for a full four-year term taking place in May 2025. This process highlights the importance of civic engagement and representation in local government.

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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.