Food Safety: USDA/FSIS issued a public health alert for “Curry Chicken Salad” sold in Oregon and Washington, citing possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination (no recall since product is no longer available). Food Safety: Maple Leaf Foods recalled about 12,036 pounds of not-ready-to-eat smoked bacon imported from Canada without reinspection, distributed to Grocery Outlet in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Agriculture & Livestock: Oregon confirmed classical scrapie in a sheep found through routine slaughter surveillance; ODA and USDA are tracing the flock of origin and checking for potentially exposed animals. Wildfire Response: Gov. Tina Kotek directed insurers to pause homeowners insurance cancellations and nonrenewals for wildfire-affected areas, adding grace periods and claim-reporting deadlines. Forestry & Jobs: A new $30M USDA-financed sawmill is planned for Clatskanie, aiming to create at least 35 jobs and produce industrial lumber products. Transportation: Oregon’s transportation agency warned of a $200M budget gap for 2027-29, tied to inflation and declining gas tax revenue as EVs grow. Construction: Oregon construction hiring is slowing as higher interest rates make contractors more cautious, even while long-term job growth remains.