Boise & Ada County Politics: Idaho election officials have started mailing ballots to overseas and absentee voters ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms, with Secretary of State Phil McGrane saying everything is on track. Public Safety & Privacy: The Blaine County Sheriff is removing an automated license plate reader camera in Carey and ending its Flock contract renewal, while Rexburg’s city attorney says the city won’t contract for Flock ALPR cameras. Energy & Growth: A proposed 4-million-square-foot data center complex near Boise would include a natural-gas power plant, drawing pushback from the Sierra Club over tight local energy and water demands. Idaho Economy: AAA reports Idaho gas prices rose seven cents this week to an average of $4.86 a gallon. Courts: A Payette County judge set $1 million bond for a 19-year-old accused of killing his stepfather during a burglary. Community & Outdoors: Families packed Idaho Botanical Garden’s Bug Day for hands-on learning about pollinators and local ecosystems.