Tech & Manufacturing: Micron broke ground on a ¥1.5 trillion ($9.3B) HBM memory expansion in Higashihiroshima, with shipments expected around summer 2028, as Japan ramps subsidies and Micron remains the only DRAM maker in-country. AG & Data Privacy: Idaho’s AG joined a multistate push tied to the 23andMe genetic data breach, with states reaching a bankruptcy settlement that caps recovery at $18M overall while a separate $46.75M consumer class action targets claimants. Housing & Credit: Foreclosure filings rose more than 20% in the first half of 2026, signaling a return to more typical foreclosure timelines but also hinting at renewed financial strain. Local Business Growth: Ruby Hospitality added a Days Inn in Coeur d’Alene to its portfolio; Groundworks is opening a Liberty Lake office to expand foundation repair coverage across North Idaho and Eastern Washington. Public Policy & Daily Life: The U.S. House passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent (with state opt-outs), sending it to the Senate. Community & Safety: A Bear Lake boating incident saw bystanders credited with saving a woman’s life, including use of tourniquets. Retail Impact: Sandpoint’s new paid parking system is blamed by at least one downtown shop for a sharp sales drop.