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PRIEST RIVER — Per West Pend Oreille Fire District Chief Jamie Painton, “Yard debris burning in Priest River and Oldtown city limits is now shut down due to fire danger. Burn barrels are illegal inside city limits.

Only campfires in approved burning circles are allowed at this time.”

Community needs, services feedback sought

NEWPORT — A public meeting will take place at the community room at Quayle Manor Apartments in Newport Tuesday, Aug.

5, at 1 p.m. for people to tell their experiences and challenges of living in the region. The meeting is for a needs assessment being conducted by Rural Resources Community Action. It is one of a series of meetings being held in Davenport, Republic, Newport and Colville.

Rural Resources is looking for feedback on community needs and gaps in services. The feedback collected will directly shape the services and programs Rural Resources provides over the next three to five years.

For those unable to attend in person, Rural Resources is also offering an online survey that takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. The survey provides another opportunity to share your experiences and shape the future of services in your community.

Quayle Manor Apartments are located at 103 S.

Garden Ave. in Newport.

The Colville meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 7, at 1 p.m. at the Rural Resources office at 956 S. Main St., in Colville. All meetings are free to attend, but registration is encouraged.

To register for a meeting or to take the online survey, please visit Rural Resources’ website at: bit. ly/CNA-2025.

Parks plan nears completion

NEWPORT — As Pend Oreille County wraps up its five-year Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan, residents still have time to help shape the future of local parks — including the proposed Wolfred County Park.

An online survey, launched earlier this summer, remains open through mid-September. It’s designed to gather input on how the County can best serve community needs through park improvements, new amenities, trail systems, and recreation programs.

The survey features a dedicated section on Wolfred County Park, a new site currently under planning.

A feasibility study, available on the county’s website, outlines potential features such as walking trails, picnic shelters, natural play areas, and open space.

Community members are encouraged to review the study and complete the survey online at www.pendoreille. gov/parks-recreation. The completed plan will guide County recreation efforts through 2030 and play a key role in applying for grant funding. Broad participation ensures the plan reflects the true needs and values of Pend Oreille residents.

For questions or assistance with the survey, contact Pend Oreille County Parks and Recreation at 509-447-6459.