Labor & Hospitality: Unite Here! Local 8 workers are on an indefinite strike at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square during the FIFA World Cup, citing contract talks and pushing for raises and year-round healthcare; picketing runs until 9 p.m. Oregon Economy & Jobs: Southern Oregon University’s board approved the Vitality Plan, cutting more than $20M (about one-fifth of its budget) by eliminating 3 majors and roughly 66 full-time positions to stabilize finances. Energy & Resilience: Eugene Water & Electric Board will use $2.2M in state Grid Resilience grants to harden power infrastructure, including Monroe substation upgrades. Marine & Fisheries: The Trump administration reversed course on dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, keeping sensors operating off Washington and Oregon; NOAA also sent about $99M in fishery disaster aid, including Alaska and Oregon-related losses. Ports & Environment: Port of Astoria cleanup after an oil spill from an abandoned fuel line is estimated at $2.5M. Housing: Klamath Falls opened 72 affordable homes through a partnership backed by Oregon housing tax credits and grants. Tech & Security: Oregon’s Jeff Merkley criticized redirected Secret Service funding tied to White House ballroom construction. Telecom & Cyber Industry: New market reports highlight growth in edge analytics, email encryption, MVNOs, and security monitoring demand.