Aviation & Local History: Caldwell Executive Airport is marking its 50th year with a Sept. 5 celebration at Vertical Venues, featuring a fly-in, skydive demos, a time-capsule history presentation and helicopter rides. Winter Tourism: Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains says it won’t open this winter for the first time in decades, blaming “difficult snow years” and rising operating strain. City Finance: Orofino City Council adopted a $11.48 million FY 2026-27 budget, including a 3% cost-of-living adjustment and a $2,500 boost for Clearwater County Economic Development, while questions linger about missing audit materials. Tech & Power Demand: Bannock County is drafting a template ordinance to regulate AI data center proposals, aiming for a December-ready framework for other municipalities to use. Food & Franchise Growth: Evergreens launched a franchise program targeting 12 Western states, including Idaho, as the fast-casual salad-and-bowl chain expands beyond its Seattle-area roots. Agriculture & Research: University of Idaho hired Erika Consoli as an endowed nematology chair at Parma to help growers tackle crop-damaging soil pests. Energy & Grid Pressure: Oregon’s POWER Act report says residential rates fell slightly while data-center rates rose sharply, fueling the debate over who should pay for grid strain. Local Business: Boise’s World Trade Center Memorial received upgrades ahead of the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, including new lighting and an accessible pathway.