Nuclear Energy Watch: The U.S. Department of Energy is pushing a new wave of small modular reactors, betting that smaller designs and faster licensing could help reach 400 gigawatts by 2050—though critics warn about costs, waste, and safety tradeoffs. AI Power & Water Tension: A new Gallup poll finds 71% of Americans oppose AI data centers in their area, citing water and electricity use plus environmental and utility bill concerns; one nuclear startup is pitching a way to make the build-out more acceptable. Idaho Tech & Chips: Boise-based Micron has surged into the $1 trillion club as AI drives demand for memory; meanwhile, DRAM prices hit an all-time high, reflecting a supply shift toward AI-focused chips. Local Infrastructure: Overnight resurfacing resumes on U.S. 20 between Idaho Falls and Rigby with nighttime lane reductions and daytime reopening, aiming for completion in July. Wildlife & Public Safety: Idaho Chukar Foundation hosts dog training to help owners and pets avoid rattlesnakes, skunks, and porcupines using operant conditioning with real animals. Community Planning: Kootenai County is inviting residents to shape updates to its comprehensive plan and its first Parks & Waterways Plan over the next 20 years. History & Culture: A new Native Saints website from the Church Historian’s Press and the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation tells the story of the Washakie Ward near the Utah-Idaho border.