Yellowstone Watch: A magnitude 3.3 earthquake hit Yellowstone National Park near the Yellowstone caldera, adding to a busy stretch of small quakes as scientists keep monitoring the supervolcano region. Water Quality in Focus: The Flathead Lake Biological Station reported PFAS “forever chemicals” and pharmaceuticals/personal care products (PPCPs) across Flathead watershed sampling sites, with levels described as low but worth tracking. Public Health Leadership: Mesa County Public Health filled a deputy director role and added a board member, signaling continued staffing and oversight changes. Montana Policy & Land Use: Montana Farm Bureau submitted comments supporting BLM’s grazing rule updates that emphasize science-based management and clearer definitions for ranchers. Wildlife Management Fight: A proposed federal rule would shift grizzly bear “take” authority toward states using a tiered approach, sparking debate over whether it strengthens recovery or increases risk. Aerospace Tech in Montana: Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce will test fuel-saving and noise-reduction technologies on a 787-9 ecoDemonstrator Explorer, with flight tests starting later this month in Glasgow, Montana. Everyday Science: A new study in Nature Communications Sustainability finds speeding barely saves time while costing drivers more fuel and money. Montana Grants: Montana Attorney General Knudsen awarded nearly $150,000 to Children’s Advocacy Centers via a Johnson & Johnson settlement. Drug Pricing Antitrust: States announced a $29.6 million Glenmark settlement over alleged generic drug price-fixing and competition limits, with potential consumer compensation for certain purchases. Tech & Community: Westfield approved a data center moratorium after public input, reflecting growing local pushback on energy- and water-intensive computing.