Wildfire smoke and air quality: North Idaho residents are dealing with smoky skies from western wildfires, with the Idaho DEQ rating conditions as moderate for now but warning that smoke can worsen through Friday as fire conditions stay elevated. Water safety in Idaho: Montpelier lifted its citywide boil water advisory after pressure loss from a pump failure; follow-up flushing and fresh ice are still recommended while additional samples are taken. Wolf management: Idaho Fish and Game says the wolf population fell to about 1,129 in 2025, down roughly 106 from 2024, attributing declines to expanded hunting and trapping while aiming for about 500 wolves. Wildlife enforcement: A Kootenai County judge denied a motion to acquit in a poaching-related conspiracy case tied to allegedly hiding evidence of illegal hunting. Conservation funding: The Idaho Fish and Game Commission awarded $100,000 in grants for habitat, fish and wildlife research, and youth recreation programs. Federal support for service: Idaho is set to receive $3.9 million for AmeriCorps volunteer programs, including conservation and education-focused grants. Climate and drought watch: Eastern Idaho and much of Oregon face low reservoir carryover heading into winter, raising the risk of historic drought if snowpack is weak. Nuclear fuel push (Idaho included): DOE named Idaho among five initial contenders for “Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses,” which could span enrichment, fuel fabrication, reprocessing, and waste disposition.