Transportation & Infrastructure: ITD and SPOT Bus are launching a temporary shuttle across Sandpoint’s Long Bridge while the pedestrian path stays closed, with ADA access and limited bike capacity. Public Safety & Housing: A Coeur d’Alene fire engineer injured in a 2025 ambush has returned home after Tunnel to Towers renovated it into a smart, accessibility-focused residence. Agriculture: A late April freeze and volatile temperatures are hitting Idaho berry production, with some fields producing far below normal, while drought conditions add pressure. Food & Manufacturing: Rancher’s Premium Smokehouse is expanding into Grocery Outlet stores across the West Coast and beyond, signaling continued growth for Idaho-adjacent food brands. Energy & Utilities: Idaho Power will schedule an overnight outage in Ketchum/Sun Valley/Elkhorn to install a second transmission line for reliability. Construction & Local Economy: Blaine County is nearing approval for St. Luke’s medical offices, a 14,000-square-foot project tied to nearby housing development. Consumer Protection: Idaho AG Labrador is warning seniors about Medicare phone scams using spoofed numbers and requests for sensitive info. Wildlife & Roads: Blaine County updated a plan to cut wildlife-vehicle collisions with new safety recommendations expected to be finalized in November. Workforce & Skills: SkillsUSA recognized an Idaho student (Coeur d’Alene) with a national bronze medal in automotive refinishing. Energy Tech: Boise State is part of research on a new sodium-ion battery cathode designed for fast charging and strong cycle life.