Wildfire Smoke & Health: Oregon DEQ is warning people to take it easy outdoors as smoke pushes air quality into unhealthy territory, including an advisory for John Day (PM2.5 around 190) through July 20 and a broader Klamath-area advisory expected to last at least through Monday. New Fires, Dry Conditions: Lightning has sparked numerous new wildfires across eastern Oregon and Washington, with hot, breezy weather making suppression harder and smoke likely to shift quickly. Endangered Species Act Fight: Conservation groups are suing the Trump administration over a rule change that narrows what counts as “harm” under the Endangered Species Act, arguing it could gut habitat protections. Oregon Recycling Law on Trial: A federal judge will decide by late August the future of Oregon’s recycling modernization law after a five-day trial, with the case focused on whether the program is constitutional and workable. Local Wildlife & Safety: A bear in Eugene’s Fox Hollow area was euthanized after officials suspected rabies; residents are urged not to handle distressed wildlife themselves. Wildlife Education: Oregon Fish and Wildlife is hosting a free “Wildlife Wisdom” interpretive series in Jackson County parks starting July 18.