Wildfire Preparedness: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek declared a wildfire emergency early as Pacific Power ramps up wildfire risk controls, including equipment that can shut off power when lines contact debris or wildlife. Heat Impacts: At UO graduation, a dean and several graduates collapsed in dangerous heat, raising questions about extreme-weather readiness. Water & Fish: A statewide fishing crisis is tied to drought and “forever chemicals,” while local watershed groups are improving fish passage by replacing undersized culverts. Conservation & Wildlife: The Oregon Zoo mourns the death of its oldest lion, and a nonprofit is seeking federal protection for two rare Northwest wildflowers. Pollution & Public Health: Oregon health officials lifted a beach health advisory after follow-up tests, and concerns persist around contamination in Prineville groundwater. Waste & Reuse: Portland-area “bring your own” container rules are expanding, and EWEB paused its e-bike rebate program due to funding pressure. Community Projects: Lane County advanced Blue River Park with a $200,000 cash bridge for reimbursement-based funding. Ocean Science Fight: Lawmakers pressed NSF to reverse plans to dismantle the $386M ocean observatory network, including sensors off the Oregon coast.