Idaho Water & Agriculture: Magic Reservoir irrigation deliveries ended July 5-early July 6, running about two weeks longer than expected and more than two months earlier than last year, giving many hay growers a better-than-forecast first cutting and a light-to-decent second. Energy & Power Infrastructure: Idaho Power is preparing to renew its operating license for the three Hells Canyon dams for the next 50 years, with a draft supplemental environmental impact statement expected late summer and a public comment period to follow. AI & Healthcare: Utah’s AI chatbot “Doctronic” has started refilling prescriptions online, sparking a legal and medical debate over whether AI should be allowed to perform tasks reserved for licensed clinicians. Nuclear in Idaho: Aalo Atomics’ Aalo-X test reactor reached zero-power criticality at Idaho National Laboratory on July 4, becoming the fourth DOE-authorized advanced reactor to hit the milestone ahead of the federal deadline. Local Business & Growth: Boise’s Greenscale Aquaponics is expanding year-round leafy greens production using a closed-loop fish-and-hydroponics system that harvests daily, 365 days a year. Commercial Real Estate: A wave of recent Boise-area lease deals includes Trade Task Group in Boise, Raven-Flint Nuclear in Idaho Falls, and multiple retail and industrial renewals across Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell.