Endangered Species Act Shake-Up: The Interior Department canceled a rule that would have given threatened species automatic habitat protections, replacing it with individualized plans and adding economic-impact analysis—moves critics say could speed wildlife loss and benefit industry. Grizzly Management Shift: In a separate grizzly update, Interior reopened public comment on a revised proposal to let states manage threatened grizzlies without delisting, with Idaho, Montana and Wyoming backing the change. Wildfire Smoke & Health: Idaho DEQ issued air advisories for North Idaho counties as smoke from Boundary-area fires pushed conditions toward “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” alongside burn restrictions. Local Wildlife Conflict: Idaho Fish and Game euthanized a food-conditioned black bear after it broke into a Swan Valley home twice for human food, underscoring the need to secure garbage and pet food. Night-Sky Conservation: Sun Valley Resort became the first U.S. resort certified through DarkSky’s lodging program, aiming to cut light pollution and protect wildlife. Development Pressure: Fremont County commissioners advanced the Henry’s Lake Flats Caldera Flats subdivision despite habitat concerns, setting up more local debate over environmental impacts.