Military Families & Benefits: Advocates say survivors’ benefits rules can trap families in housing instability and unmet needs, depending on how a service member died and whether the death happened during active duty or after retirement. Wildfire Preparedness: Avista is running “Fire Safety Mode” in Idaho and Washington, changing how power lines respond to faults to reduce ignition risk during high-risk weather. U of I Leadership: Brooke Blevins was named interim provost and executive vice president, stepping in immediately after leading the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. Child Support Enforcement: Idaho parents who are noncustodial and far behind on child support can lose U.S. passports under a new federal policy—Idaho is monitoring about 150 people owing over $100K. Fraud Case in Pocatello: A federal jury convicted a man for using a deceased teen’s identity for decades to steal nearly $300,000 in government benefits. Courts & Schools: A lawsuit challenging Idaho’s K-12 trans bathroom ban was dropped after a student suicide, ending the case. Public Health Watch: WSU reports Sin Nombre hantavirus may be more widespread in Palouse rodents than expected, with about 30% showing past infection and 10% actively infected. Tennessee Execution Halt (National health-policy ripple): Tony Carruthers’ execution was called off after officials couldn’t establish required IV access, and Tennessee granted a one-year reprieve.