Medicaid Budget Shock in Idaho: A new report ties Idaho’s Medicaid funding hit to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s tax changes, noting Idaho’s tax code conformity cut revenue immediately—raising concerns that coverage losses could translate into preventable deaths. Public Health Alert (Egg Allergy Risk): USDA flagged a honey Dijon raw chicken sold at Kroger and Fred Meyer in nine states, including Idaho, for misbranding that failed to list eggs as an ingredient; no recall, but shoppers with egg allergies should check labels. Rural Emergency Care: A man bitten twice by a western rattlesnake near Lake Oroville needed more than 40 vials of antivenom and was airlifted to Stanford after an 11-day stay. Boise River Rescue: One person was hospitalized after a water rescue near Marianne Williams Park; bystanders performed CPR and Boise Fire’s Dive Team responded. Wildfire Mental Health Focus: Boise-based Wildland Firefighter Foundation marked National Wildland Firefighter Day, highlighting support for families and injured firefighters during an active season. Idaho Health Workforce Leadership: University of Idaho named Julie Amador interim dean for the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. Local Health Access: Victor plans to distribute free KN-95 masks to residents, urging indoor protection as cases circulate. Community Health & Safety: Portneuf District Library kicked off a busy July with wellness-adjacent programming like grilling book displays and summer activities.