Summer Travel Trends: Airbnb says higher airline prices are pushing Americans toward shorter trips and “playcations” built around favorite hobbies, with surfing and golf towns leading the way. Idaho Arts & Education: Sun Valley Museum of Art’s scholarship program is expanding fast, with applications more than doubling since 2025 as more students pursue visual arts at College of Western Idaho and beyond. Local Arts & Community: La Grande’s Urban Renewal Agency will review funding for downtown-area projects at a June 29 special session, including Mountain West Plaza’s planned office redevelopment. Higher Ed Spotlight: Clark College trustees approved tenure for seven faculty members across library services, diesel technology, nursing, history, mechatronics, environmental science, and addiction counselor education. Idaho Music: BYU-Idaho alumnus Jason Gunnell returns to the Barrus Concert Hall for an organ recital at the Rufatti Organ. Sports & Culture: Julia Louis Dreyfest returns Aug. 6-9 to downtown Billings with 51 bands plus art and poetry. Outdoor Safety: Twin Falls fire marshal urges “safe and sane” fireworks only as drought heightens wildfire risk. Idaho Athletics Policy: Gov. Little announced a new working group to shape Idaho university athletics policy and investment.