Energy & Data Centers: PGE asked Oregon regulators for a 29% rate increase for large-load data center customers under the POWER Act, while most other customer classes would see small decreases—another sign utilities are trying to make big electricity users pay for new infrastructure. Regional Power Planning: Avista filed with the SEC about a “large load” customer seeking 125 MW starting in 2029, with a path to 500 MW by 2032, and says any contract would be structured so the customer covers added power and transmission upgrades. Workforce & Industry Tech: Boise State was named the lead institution for a nine-state semiconductor education pipeline (PINES), aiming to expand microelectronics training for Oregon and the broader region. Public Health & Food Safety: FDA is investigating two new foodborne illness outbreaks—Listeria and Cyclospora—and a third Salmonella wave tied to moringa supplement capsules. Marine & Climate Monitoring: Ocean Observatories Initiative sensors off the Pacific Northwest are being pulled as the network is “descoped,” with a buoy removal planned near the Oregon coast. Local Business & Real Estate: Datalogic put its 32-acre Eugene campus up for sale as it scales back its local footprint. Housing & Community: Portland City Council approved $2.5 million for two homeownership projects tied to past harms against Black Portlanders. Tourism: Travel Oregon reported 2025 travel spending of $14.6B, supporting 122,920 travel-generated jobs statewide.