Heat Safety: A heat dome is pushing extreme risk across the U.S. for the July 4 weekend, with millions facing dangerous conditions and many households lacking air conditioning—especially in parts of coastal Oregon and California. Holiday Traffic & Safety: Willamette Valley law enforcement is boosting patrols as the Independence Day weekend starts with multiple crashes, including a fatal motorcycle crash and multi-car pileups. Wildlife & Public Safety: Oregon officials are monitoring roaming bears in White City and Phoenix neighborhoods, warning residents not to approach and to secure trash and pets. Water & Recreation: Detroit Lake’s rapidly dropping water level will force marinas to pull docks earlier than planned, threatening summer tourism. Invasive Species Watch: A quagga mussel has been found on Prineville Reservoir shorelines, raising new concerns for Oregon waterways. Conservation Enforcement: Oregon State Police and partners secured a lifetime hunting ban and $114,000+ fine for a former prison officer convicted in serial poaching cases. Coastal Cleanup: Surfrider is organizing post–July 4 beach and ocean cleanups across Oregon. Policy & Power: Gov. Tina Kotek says Oregon needs safeguards against data center expansion, focusing on power, water, and whether tax breaks are too generous. Wildfire Preparedness: West Linn and Wilsonville residents are urged to prepare now with defensible space and evacuation plans.