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Young Ownership Gap: LendingTree says only 5.7% of U.S. employer firms are run by owners under 35—Idaho is higher than most at 7.9%, but still low, with funding access flagged as a likely limiter. Crime & Courts: A Moscow man, Devin Terrance Pickler, was sentenced to 210 months for receipt of child pornography after a CyberTip led investigators to CSAM on his accounts and devices. Food Safety Crackdown: In Washington’s Tri-Cities, unpermitted roadside vendors are rising; seven were shut down in 2026 so far, with inspectors pushing operators toward permits. Health Care Expansion: Encompass Health plans a 50-bed inpatient rehab hospital in Post Falls, targeting an opening in 2028. BLM Leadership: Stevan Pearce is confirmed as the new Bureau of Land Management director, after a close Senate vote. Local Business Pulse: Eagle’s Saturday Market is back at Heritage Park, aiming to boost downtown foot traffic after construction pushed it away. Tech & Privacy: Idaho’s debate over AI road surveillance laws continues as privacy groups push for stronger limits.

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Rep. Russ Fulcher highlights Idaho’s geothermal energy leadership in national op-ed

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