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Pullman City Council Ward 1 Vacancy

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The Pullman City Council is preparing to fill the Ward 1 vacancy left by newly elected Mayor Francis Benjamin, effective January 1, 2024. The application window will be open from December 1, 2023, to January 9, 2024, at 11:59 p. m. PST, allowing eligible residents to apply online or download a PDF application. The City will publish a detailed timeline and ward map on its official website to assist applicants.

After the application deadline, the City Council will review submissions and conduct in-person interviews on January 16, 2024. This meeting will be dedicated solely to discussing the qualifications of candidates for the vacant position. The selected individual is expected to take the Oath of Office shortly after, assuming their role on the Council. Furthermore, eligible residents will have the opportunity to run for a full four-year term in May 2025. This process reflects the City’s commitment to engaging the community in local governance and ensuring representation for Ward 1 residents.

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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.