Abortion Access in Idaho: A federal judge in Boise ruled Idaho’s near-total abortion ban unconstitutional, saying the 14th Amendment protects abortion care when pregnancy threatens a woman’s life, physical health, or risks self-harm/suicide—blocking enforcement of parts of the state’s laws and setting up an appeal. Public Health & Safety: Central District Health approved $250,000 to tackle Ada County’s invasive rat problem, aiming for prevention and abatement steps like traps and better tracking. Mental Health for Kids: Idaho data shows about 41% of children with ADHD received behavior treatment (2020–2023), with experts emphasizing parent-focused behavior therapy alongside medication when needed. Food & Water Safety: Idaho issued guidance during a harmful algal bloom alert for Spring Valley Reservoir, warning residents to avoid water contact and to clean fish thoroughly (and not use reservoir water) due to possible cyanotoxin risks. Healthcare Workforce/Training: College of Southern Idaho opened the Leroy Craig Jerome Center in Jerome, expanding health sciences and other career programs to serve hundreds more students. Privacy in Policing: Pocatello city leaders reviewed how Flock automated license plate reader cameras work, including limits on what the system can do and how long data is kept, amid vandalism and privacy concerns.