Election Integrity & Audits: Ada County election officials drew the tile that puts Idaho’s primary results on the audit list, with eight counties and precincts randomly selected for spot checks next week. Local Governance: Boise leaders are proposing the maximum 3% property tax increase for the 2027 budget, with residents split between funding public safety and frustration over higher bills. Public Safety: Treasure Valley mayors and law enforcement are rolling out a Greenbelt safety push after concerns about high-powered electric motorcycles and unauthorized vehicles on the Boise River trail. Courts & Police Accountability: An Ada County judge affirmed a Meridian man’s guilty verdict in a viral 2024 dirt-bike arrest, while criticizing part of the officer’s use of force as “a chilling image.” Idaho Issues: Idaho State Police and local agencies are investigating a string of livestock shootings and mutilations across southern Idaho, treating confirmed illegal killings as felony-level crimes. Civic Life: The first regional National Civics Bee in Idaho drew middle school finalists from across the state, with projects focused on improving local schools and community needs. Sports & Education: College of Western Idaho named Mahmood Sheikh its inaugural athletic director as it builds intramurals and plans for intercollegiate athletics. Data Centers & Energy Politics: A national look at the data center boom highlights how state legislatures are responding with incentives, guardrails, or moratoriums as communities push back over power, water, and utility costs.