Wildfire smoke and air alerts: Southern Idaho residents woke to haze as smoke from fires in Oregon and Canada drifted in, prompting air quality advisories and burn restrictions in multiple counties. Water safety: Health officials issued advisories for Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs after toxin-producing cyanobacteria blooms were detected—swimming and even pet exposure are discouraged. Bear safety in neighborhoods: Idaho Fish and Game warned Wood River Valley residents about increased black bear sightings, urging people to secure garbage and remove attractants like bird feeders. Local fire response: A fast-moving salvage yard fire in Cassia County was stopped before reaching nearby South Hills, though outbuildings and equipment were damaged. Wildlife management policy: Montana, Idaho and Wyoming leaders backed a new federal proposal to give states more flexibility in grizzly bear management while keeping protections under the Endangered Species Act. Data centers debate: Sandpoint’s council moved to define and prohibit large-scale AI data centers, citing electricity and water demands and community concerns. Conservation funding: Idaho is set to receive $3.9M in AmeriCorps funding to expand service and conservation programs statewide. Wolf updates: Idaho Fish and Game reported a lower wolf population estimate and ongoing debate over hunting and trapping quotas.