Wildfire health: New research says wildfire-driven smoke is reversing years of ozone pollution progress, with researchers estimating 300+ additional U.S. deaths each year tied to higher surface ozone. Water safety: Panhandle Health District and state partners issued advisories for harmful cyanobacteria blooms in Fernan Lake and the upper end of Hayden Lake, urging people to avoid contact and keep pets away. Early childhood care: Idaho Head Start leaders say proposed federal Head Start deregulation could weaken standards on staffing, safety, and education, with a 60-day public comment period. Public health in schools: Idaho lawmakers received updates on children’s residential care oversight and progress on state 911 and death-investigation gaps, with a new look planned at Medicaid hospital billing. Community screening: Kuna Lions Club is planning a free community health screening (vision, hearing, diabetes) Oct. 10. Local safety: Idaho State Police investigated an Aug. 7 two-vehicle injury crash on I-84 east of Boise; right lane closures were reported while crews cleared the scene. Health & wellness access: A new Meridian behavioral health clinic opened, adding services for local patients.