Oregon Jobs & Costs: Oregon’s nonfarm payrolls fell by 4,100 jobs in July, with the biggest drops in professional/business services, leisure/hospitality, and government—while retail trade added jobs. Clean Transportation: DEQ’s ZERO Fleet Rebate Program is nearly out of money after strong demand, pushing Oregon fleets toward new all-electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Food Security: OPB reports SNAP cuts and rising food costs are driving record demand at Oregon food banks, with supplies thinning as benefits wind down. Housing & Development: Willamette View plans to break ground on a 92-unit senior independent living building near Milwaukie, replacing an older 24-unit structure. Local Permitting & Agriculture: A Southern Oregon livestock auction owner is seeking permanent commercial permits to keep ranchers’ sales local and reduce ongoing agency workload. Public Process Watch: Crook County Fair Board records show a private “Funding Committee” meeting about $1 million in state grant money, raising questions under Oregon’s public meetings rules. Wildfire Policy: The federal government moves to rescind the Roadless Rule, a major shift that could affect forest management and wildfire prevention across Oregon. Business Expansion: Grainger opened a Northwest distribution center in Gresham, adding local jobs and boosting access to MRO supplies.