Public Health: Southeastern Idaho Public Health is warning of a rise in pertussis (whooping cough) as the school year begins, urging vaccination and quick medical care for trouble breathing. Reproductive Rights: An Idaho federal judge ruled that abortions can be provided when they protect a pregnant person’s health or prevent self-harm, blocking enforcement of the state’s narrow exemptions. Mental Health & Recovery: An Idaho Falls woman, after 16 years in recovery from human trafficking and suicide loss, opened Cornerstone Wellness and Recovery to serve youth and adults with addiction and mental health treatment options. Maternal Care Access: A new OB-GYN in the Lewis-Clark Valley is helping restart and expand on-call support for midwife deliveries at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Health Systems Oversight: Idaho lawmakers received updates on oversight of children’s residential care and state 911 systems, with a new look planned at Medicaid hospital billing and possible upcoding. Community Health & Safety: Eastern Idaho Public Health confirmed a rabid bat in Mackay and reminded residents that rabies is fatal once symptoms start, but vaccines are highly effective if exposure is handled fast. Environment & Health: Wildfire smoke and drought pressures continue across the region, including reports of the Spokane River running dry earlier than last year. Local Infrastructure: Boise earned a clean-water compliance award, while Nampa’s city council is weighing transit funding that affects people with disabilities. Workforce & Care: A new CEI Future Tech Building opens in Idaho Falls with labs and programs aimed at expanding training for high-demand technical fields.