Diesel “defeat device” pardons and enforcement rollback: The Trump administration has continued unwinding emissions enforcement, including DOJ ending criminal cases and Trump pardoning nine people tied to software that disables diesel pollution controls—sparking fresh air-quality and public-health alarms. Wildfire smoke and air advisories in Idaho: Idaho DEQ issued air quality advisories and burn restrictions for multiple counties in the Treasure Valley as smoke from Oregon fires pushed haze and unhealthy conditions. Cyanobacteria health warnings at Idaho reservoirs: Health officials warned people to avoid contact with water at Brownlee and Hells Canyon after samples showed toxin-producing cyanobacteria; pets and livestock are also at risk. Wolf management updates in Idaho and Montana: Idaho Fish and Game reported a lower wolf estimate, while Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released a new wolf population prediction model that would cut hunting/trapping quotas—both raising debate over how to balance conservation and conflict. Grizzly bear management shifts in the West: A federal proposal would give states more flexibility in grizzly management once recovery benchmarks are met, keeping the species protected under the Endangered Species Act. Energy and grid pressure: Idaho-linked energy projects (solar and storage) moved forward, while broader coverage highlights rising electricity demand from data centers and the need for transmission and reliable power.