Endangered Species Act Fight: Minnesota AG Keith Ellison and a coalition of 20 states and D.C. sued federal wildlife agencies to block Trump-era rules that narrow what counts as “harm” to protected species and weaken “critical habitat” protections—changes critics say make it easier to degrade habitat for listed threatened and endangered species. Oregon Data Center Pressure: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek paused new data center approvals on state land and in state buildings for about a year (until July 1, 2027), after demonstrators pushed for a longer moratorium; meanwhile, Eugene said a proposed data center isn’t allowed at the former Hyundai/Hynix site under zoning rules. Local Rangeland Rules: The Trump administration’s proposed overhaul of federal livestock grazing rules drew pushback from conservation groups, who warn it could tip public-land management toward ranching at the expense of wildlife habitat and other uses. Wildlife on the Ground: Portland-area animal advocates launched “Hoot, Don’t Shoot” billboards opposing a federal plan to kill hundreds of thousands of barred owls over decades, arguing it’s costly and could boost logging. Community Wildlife Safety: Bend officials reported a bear cub sighting and urged residents to keep distance so it can reunite with its mother. Education & Pollinators: A Southern Oregon program, Pollinator Pals, is turning kids’ fear of bugs into hands-on learning about native plants and pollinators. School Health Alert: Riddle Elementary in Douglas County closed temporarily due to bat activity and a rabies uptick.