Rural Rehab Expansion: Encompass Health plans a new 50-bed rehabilitation hospital in Post Falls to meet growing inpatient rehab demand for the region’s older population. Measles Watch: Eastern Idaho Public Health confirmed a measles case in Teton County—an adult who is vaccinated—after possible exposure at Broulim’s Grocery in Driggs; officials urge anyone exposed to monitor for symptoms for 21 days and call ahead for care. Public Health & Safety: Idaho State Police investigated a fatal US95 crash near Moscow (motorcycle vs. SUV) and a separate five-vehicle chain-reaction crash on US20 near Ashton that sent a child to the hospital. Care Access Funding Debate: Idaho lawmakers debated using Rural Health Transformation funds to support medical residency build-out, with questions about whether the money should go to GME expansion. Community Health Recognition: Weiser Memorial Hospital was named among Becker’s “100 Critical Access Hospitals to Know,” highlighting its role in local care. Wildfire Health: Smoke and extreme heat from major wildfires prompted evacuation warnings and air-quality alerts across parts of the Midwest and Northeast, with guidance to stay indoors. Reproductive Health Policy: Idaho’s Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act initiative qualified for the November ballot, setting up a major vote on abortion-related protections. Injury & Trauma: A Rathdrum man was charged after allegedly abusing his 11-year-old daughter, with court documents citing kidney failure.