Wildlife Aftermath: Eastern Baker County wildlife faces a make-or-break fall after the Fox Fire burned key habitat, with survival for deer, elk and bighorn sheep hinging on whether the next two months bring enough rain and how harsh winter snow turns out. Public Health: West Nile virus risk is rising in parts of eastern Oregon as officials detect it in local mosquito pools, with guidance focused on bite prevention and knowing when symptoms mean it’s time to seek care. Law Enforcement: A multi-agency operation in Clackamas and Marion counties seized more than 110,000 illegal marijuana plants and about 81,000 pounds of bulk marijuana, arresting a suspect as the investigation continues. Federal Wildlife Staffing: A new report says U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staffing has dropped sharply, including major losses in Oregon, raising concerns for refuge and species work. Conservation in the Courts: A federal appeals court ruling in Mississippi says the Constitution doesn’t guarantee clean water, while Oregon advocates push forward with a state constitutional clean-environment amendment. Wildlife Recovery: Oregon Zoo-born condors are set for release in Arizona to bolster the wild population and genetic diversity. Policy Watch: The Forest Service is extending the comment period on the roadless rule as the debate over protecting forests heats up. Climate & Energy: Oregon’s governor ordered a statewide pause on new data center construction, adding pressure to the ongoing fight over power-hungry infrastructure. Nature Discovery: A 10,000-year-old mastodon molar was found on California’s coast, offering a rare glimpse into Ice Age life.