AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWildfire Smoke Health Alert: Idaho DEQ issued an “extremely unhealthy” air advisory for Twin Falls County through Aug. 6, with southern Idaho counties including Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka and Twin Falls flagged as worst-affected as smoke from Oregon-Idaho border fires lingers and winds stay light. Heat and Climate Backdrop: A new NOAA-based look at Idaho’s hottest Augusts since 1895 underscores how record heat is becoming more common, while reports across the West warn that wildfire toxins can penetrate deep into lungs and bloodstream—especially for kids, older adults, and people with heart or lung conditions. Local Waste Costs: Clearwater County Solid Waste says rising fuel, labor, repairs, and a planned 30% jump in disposal fees at the Asotin Landfill in 2027 are squeezing its transfer-station budget, alongside aging equipment and limited inert waste capacity. Mining Permitting Move: Liberty Gold submitted a Preliminary Cyanidation Design Report for its Black Pine project to IDEQ, starting early agency review ahead of a formal cyanidation permit package targeted for early 2027. Wildlife Safety Reminder: Idaho Fish and Game is asking residents to report sightings of wildlife, including a statewide call tied to rabies precautions after rabid bats were found in Nez Perce County.
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