diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_feature.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_feature.md
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+---
+name: Bug Report or Feature Request
+about: Report a bug or suggest a new feature!
+title: ""
+labels: ""
+assignees: ""
+---
+
+### Problem
+
+<!--
+For a bug report, please copy and paste any error messages from the application or command-line here.
+For a feature request, please state how the new functionality could benefit the community.
+-->
+
+### Proposed solution
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/release_checklist.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/release_checklist.md
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+---
+name: Release
+about: Checklist and communication channel for GitHub release
+title: "Ready for <version-number> GitHub release"
+labels: "release"
+assignees: ""
+---
+
+### GitHub release checklist:
+
+- [ ] All PRs/issues attached to the release are merged.
+- [ ] License information is verified as correct. If you are unsure, please comment below.
+- [ ] Successfully run any tutorial examples or do functional testing with the latest Python version.
+- [ ] Grammar and writing quality are checked (no typos).
+
+Please tag the maintainer (e.g., @username) in the comment here when you are ready for the GitHub release. Include any additional comments necessary, such as version information and details about the pre-release here:
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/pull_request_template.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/pull_request_template.md
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+### What problem does this PR address?
+
+<!-- Provide a brief overview and link to the issue. Attach outputs, including screenshots (before/after), if helpful for the reviewer. -->
+
+### What should the reviewer(s) do?
+
+<!-- Merge the code, provide feedback, initiate a discussion, etc. -->
+
+<!--
+Use the following checklist items when applicable (select only what applies):
+- [ ] This PR introduces a public-facing change (e.g., figures, CLI input/output, API).
+    - [ ] Documentation (e.g., tutorials, examples, README) has been updated.
+    - [ ] A tracking issue or plan to update documentation exists.
+- [ ] This PR affects internal functionality only (no user-facing change).
+-->
diff --git a/LICENSE.rst b/LICENSE.rst
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+BSD 3-Clause License
+
+Copyright (c) 2025, The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of
+New York.
+All Rights Reserved.
+
+Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+
+1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this
+   list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+
+2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+   and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+
+3. Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of its
+   contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from
+   this software without specific prior written permission.
+
+THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
+AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR
+SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER
+CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
+OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE
+OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
diff --git a/news/add-issue-temp.rst b/news/add-issue-temp.rst
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+**Added:**
+
+* No news added: Add remaining Issue and PR templates to skpkg-system
+
+**Changed:**
+
+* <news item>
+
+**Deprecated:**
+
+* <news item>
+
+**Removed:**
+
+* <news item>
+
+**Fixed:**
+
+* <news item>
+
+**Security:**
+
+* <news item>