Urgent Care Expansion: Bingham Healthcare opened its 1st Choice Urgent Care in Ammon (Lincoln Square), aiming to bring faster access to urgent care and family medicine to a “grossly underserved” northeast Idaho Falls area. Public Health Alert: Idaho’s Department of Health and Welfare issued a warning for Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs after toxin-producing cyanobacteria were found, urging people to avoid contact and not drink or cook with reservoir water. Workplace Rights: Idaho National Laboratory-related discrimination complaints tied to COVID-era vaccine policy were resolved with a $5 million settlement, after EEOC allegations that religious and disability accommodations were denied. Air Quality & Health: Wildfire smoke is affecting southern Idaho and the Treasure Valley, with officials warning people with asthma and heart/lung conditions to limit exposure and consider N95 masks when air turns unhealthy. Community Health Access: North Idaho CASA reported fewer assigned child abuse/neglect cases and warns kids may be “suffering in silence,” even as the region’s population grows. Drug Pricing Oversight: Idaho’s Attorney General Ford announced a $29.6 million multistate settlement with Glenmark over alleged generic drug price-fixing and reduced competition. Behavioral Health Response: Blaine County launched a crisis co-response team for behavioral health emergencies, pairing services to respond more effectively.