Data Centers & Power/Water: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek says the state needs to stop being “too easy” for data centers and will push for new safeguards after an advisory committee’s recommendations, focusing on power and water impacts and whether tax breaks are too generous. Marine Life Rescue Funding: NOAA awarded nearly $4 million through the Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Assistance program to 41 groups across 19 states and two Tribes to help respond to stranded and entangled marine mammals. Pollinators: An Oregon State University report says there have been no pesticide-related bee kills in Oregon since 2021, building on a decade-long push to improve bee health and habitat. Microfiber Pollution: New York lawmakers advanced a plan to require phased microfiber filtration in washing machines to keep microfibers out of wastewater. Wildlife Habitat/Infrastructure: Oregon wildlife officials are seeking permission to demolish historic buildings at the former Clackamas fish hatchery, with an effort to preserve the main office building if a buyer can relocate it. Climate & Ocean Heat: Forecasters warn California’s marine heat wave is likely to persist through the end of 2026, with El Niño potentially making conditions even warmer. Water Rights: A Bend-area reporting project highlights how Deschutes River water rights, policy history, and inequality are colliding into a high-stakes fight over who gets water.