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UI, LCSC tuition increases approved

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The Idaho State Board of Education approved a 3. 5% tuition increase for the University of Idaho (UI) and Lewis-Clark State College (LCSC) on Friday. Full-time resident undergraduates at UI will pay $9,400 next school year, while LCSC students will pay $7,876. Kim Salisbury, UI's associate vice president of budget and planning, explained that the increase is necessary to cover rising costs such as wage increases, software licensing, and compliance mandates. Since 2019, UI has faced a decrease of 79 full-time employees while enrollment has grown by 542 students, highlighting the challenge of managing resources efficiently.

Additionally, nonresident undergraduates at UI will pay $28,636, and graduate residents will pay $11,132 next year. The SBOE also approved similar tuition increases for Boise State University and Idaho State University. Federal grant funding for UI remains uncertain, following cuts including a terminated $59 million agricultural grant from the USDA. A UI team is currently modeling the future of federal grant funding to anticipate upcoming challenges.

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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.