Wildfire Health Watch: Idaho DEQ issued air quality advisories for Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone and Benewah counties, warning smoke could trigger health issues and adding burn restrictions as conditions are forecast to stay poor into the weekend. Rabies Alert: South Central Public Health District confirmed rabies in a bat in Blaine County and urged residents to avoid bats and seek medical advice quickly after any possible contact. Measles Update: Eastern Idaho Public Health reported a measles case in Teton County involving a vaccinated adult linked to the Wyoming outbreak, with officials monitoring contacts and urging people to check MMR protection. COVID-19: A new dominant U.S. COVID subvariant (“Nimbus”) is driving rising cases and emergency visits in at least 27 states, with symptoms similar to recent Omicron strains. Child Safety Funding: St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho received a $75,000 grant to expand family strengthening and child abuse prevention services across North Idaho. Local Health & Wellness: Sun Valley Resort became the first U.S. resort certified through DarkSky’s lodging program, highlighting responsible lighting that supports outdoor health and night-sky access. Public Health in Action: Idaho’s juvenile detention center in Canyon County includes medical screening and mental health and suicide risk evaluations, plus education and rehabilitation programs aimed at reducing repeat justice involvement.