Salmon Funding Reprieve: Gov. Tina Kotek says federal Bonneville Power Administration will restore funding for Oregon’s SAFE salmon fisheries program for one more federal fiscal year, protecting millions of salmon and the Buoy 10 fishery near Astoria. Recycling Overhaul: Oregon’s revamped recycling system is moving forward after a court upheld the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act, shifting more costs toward producers and aiming to improve access statewide. Wildlife & Water Resilience: A USGS study finds beaver dams along Portland-area creeks can store hundreds to over 1,200 cubic meters of stormwater, slowing runoff and buying time during floods. Ocean Recovery: Oregon’s yelloweye rockfish fishery will reopen next year after a 25-year closure, following rebuilding assessments. Air Quality & Health: Researchers report elevated lead levels around Portland-area airports, tied to leaded aviation fuel used by small aircraft. Energy & Rates: PGE customers get modest electricity rate relief under Oregon’s POWER Act, while data centers face higher costs as demand surges. Community Access at Willamette Falls: Four major projects are underway to restore public access and Indigenous presence at Willamette Falls, despite major cleanup and land hurdles. Staffing Cuts at U.S. Fish and Wildlife: Federal data shows Fish and Wildlife staffing down sharply nationwide, with Oregon down about 40% since Trump 2.0.