Central District Health schedules Aug. 14 Board of Health meeting in Boise
Central District Health has listed a public Board of Health meeting for Aug. 14, 2026, in Boise, with public comments accepted under the agency’s procedures and deadlines.
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Dodgers acquire two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal before MLB trade deadline
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal on Aug. 1, adding the two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner before MLB’s Aug. 3 deadline.
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Anchorage settles Port of Alaska lawsuit for $180 million
The Municipality of Anchorage announced a $180 million settlement in longstanding litigation over the failed federal Port of Alaska project, reporting that total recovery in the matter has reached $191.3 million.
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Four quantum companies sign on to Albuquerque’s ABQ-Net network
Four companies have committed to use Albuquerque’s ABQ-Net quantum network to develop and validate security technologies, according to an announcement from network builder Qunnect.
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Boise police say knife-wielding suspect died after officer-involved shooting
Boise police said a suspect they described as knife-wielding died after an officer-involved shooting July 23. Available reporting did not identify the person or provide key details about the encounter.
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Helena listed as unhealthy for sensitive groups as smoke and heat affected region
Montana DEQ listed Helena’s particulate pollution as Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups at 9 a.m. July 27, while National Weather Service forecasts called for smoke and highs near 94 and 102 degrees.
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Colorado joins 26 states challenging federal use of emergency funds to pressure states
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a 26-state coalition challenging the Trump administration’s use of billions of dollars in emergency-management and homeland-security funding as leverage over state policy compliance.
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California takes legal action against State Farm over handling of Los Angeles wildfire claims
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced legal action against State Farm after a state investigation that the Department of Insurance said found widespread mishandling of Los Angeles wildfire claims.
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Carson City sends 2026–27 property-tax bills ahead of August 17 first installment
Carson City’s Treasurer’s Office has prepared and sent real-property tax bills for 2026–27. The first installment is due Monday, Aug. 17.
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Utah announces $18 million multistate settlement in 23andMe bankruptcy
Utah Attorney General Derek Brown’s office announced that Utah is participating in an $18 million multistate settlement connected to 23andMe’s bankruptcy.