Transportation Policy: Oregon and Washington transportation commissions will meet June 5 to review traffic and revenue analysis for I-5 bridge tolling over the Columbia River, with toll revenue aimed at funding the new bridge. Tribal Development & Land Stewardship: The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde broke ground on tumwata village, a 23-acre Willamette Falls redevelopment that will bring housing, a hotel, retail and offices plus public natural areas on the former Blue Heron paper mill site. Public Safety & Industry Accountability: Recovery continues after a Longview, Washington chemical tank implosion at a paper mill; officials report six of nine missing workers recovered, bringing deaths to 11, with hazardous conditions slowing the search. Energy & Data Center Tensions: Yakama Nation and allies protested a pumped-hydro storage project on sacred land tied to growing regional power demand, as new court challenges target FERC’s licensing. Local Growth & Traffic Planning: Hillsboro moved toward opening its first Portland-metro In-N-Out after issuing a certificate of occupancy, requiring a traffic management plan to handle expected congestion. Aviation Funding: Nine Oregon airports received nearly $14.5M in federal infrastructure money, including $10.6M for Portland International and $2M for Eugene’s outbound baggage screening system. Health & Consumer Tech: A study finds high-puff disposable vapes can leave higher levels of harmful aldehydes than fresh devices, raising concerns for users.