Local Land Use Fight: Southwest Gem Community Association has filed an appeal over a conditionally approved Gem County gravel pit expansion, arguing the permit doesn’t meet required findings on wells, public health/safety, property impacts, and traffic. Immigration & Enforcement: A Reuters report says the U.S. Supreme Court is nearing major rulings on Trump’s presidential power claims, election cases, and a crackdown on transgender athletes. ICE Transfer Scrutiny: 7 Investigates and KTVB en Español detail an ICE transfer-flight network moving detainees through Idaho’s Twin Falls, raising questions about where people go next. Public Safety: Boise adopted Vision Zero after a spike in pedestrian fatalities, aiming for zero deaths and zero injuries through engineering, education, and enforcement. Education Leadership: West Ada and Boise school districts introduced new principals ahead of the new school year. Economy/Tech: Idaho-based Micron plans an Atlanta design center, targeting 500 jobs and closer ties to Georgia Tech and other colleges. Agriculture Research: University of Idaho and Limagrain Cereal Seeds’ wheat partnership is producing first collaborative varieties for Pacific Northwest planting. Local Politics: Meridian City Council Seat 5 races are heating up, with two candidates vying for the district seat. Disaster Response: Canyon County declared a disaster emergency after a June 26 storm brought winds, hail, and flooding across the Treasure Valley.