Oregon Housing Transparency: ProPublica reports Oregon’s low-income housing spending has surged to $1.4B, but a public-records carve-out keeps key project cost details hidden, limiting scrutiny of whether dollars are building more apartments or just driving up development costs. Energy Prices: The national gas average slipped to $4.09 as August nears a record, with crude still hovering around $80 a barrel amid Strait of Hormuz volatility. Oregon Solar + Agriculture: Oregon State University research finds lambs gained about the same weight under solar panels as in open pasture, even though the shaded pasture produced 38% less forage. Wildfire Updates (Klamath County): Wrights Springs Fire containment rose to 75%, and multiple evacuation zones were downgraded to Level 2 “BE SET,” with some areas split into Level 1 “BE READY.” Public Safety Tech: Cities including Portland are using “virtual speed bumps” that reward slower driving with fewer red lights, aiming to cut crashes and injuries. Food Safety: FDA upgraded a pistachio butter recall to Class I, saying it could cause serious illness or death from possible salmonella. Local Economy/Industry: Lam Research broke ground on an Oregon AI semiconductor lab, signaling continued investment in advanced manufacturing.