Bonneville Power Administration: Oregon lawmakers are pushing back after BPA abruptly cut about $2M in hatchery funding for the Select Area Fisheries Enhancement (SAFE) Program, warning the move could disrupt salmon production tied to millions in regional economic activity. Water & Infrastructure: Salem City Council is set to hear updates on preparing for Detroit Reservoir drawdowns that could affect drinking water for 220,000 people, with the city citing $8M in resiliency work and limited redundancy risks. Cybersecurity & Business Risk: A Ryuk ransomware participant tied to attacks on U.S. organizations pleaded guilty in Oregon federal court, admitting to helping deploy malware that netted more than $15M in bitcoin ransoms. Energy & Industry: Geothermal developer Fervo says it’s boosting drilling rates at its Cape Station site, while Oregon’s broader energy debate continues as data centers raise concerns about power, water, and home affordability. Local Economy & Jobs: EarnIn is expanding its wage-access app into a jobs platform, aiming to match workers to openings when pay stops. Public Safety & Forensics: Oregon State Police is planning a new Eugene forensic lab and medical examiner facility, a $71.6M project to replace the Springfield site. Agriculture Grants: Minnesota opened a $6.6M grant for electric farm equipment, reimbursing up to 75% for eligible producers and support organizations. AI Security: Orca Security reports 99.9% of fixable AI vulnerabilities remain unpatched, underscoring how fast AI is moving into production without matching security maturity.