North Idaho Housing: Kootenai County home prices keep climbing, with the median single-family sale price hitting $569,945 in August—up 7.3% year over year—while listings tighten and homes sell faster. Diesel and Grocery Costs: North Idaho consumers and retailers are feeling the squeeze from record diesel prices, pushing up costs for everything from perishable produce deliveries to contractor work. Food Safety: Evergreen Fresh Sprouts in Moyie Springs recalled 215 cases of broccoli sprouts after potential salmonella contamination tied to a multistate outbreak; the FDA says the company stopped production and distribution. Local Business Spotlight: Naturally Scotland in Hayden is bringing Scottish goods to Idaho, from teas and coffees to specialty imports, built on annual sourcing trips back to Scotland. Energy and Infrastructure: The U.S. Army is backing transportable nuclear microreactors, a move that could reshape power planning for remote sites and military bases. Nuclear Policy Watch: West Virginia joined the DOE’s Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus race, adding to Idaho’s broader nuclear opportunity conversation. Community & Housing Power: North Idaho Building Contractors Association honored Parade of Homes winners, while local groups keep pushing leadership and development programs to grow the region’s business ecosystem.