Data Centers & Power Costs: Oregon regulators approved PGE’s POWER Act rate changes, with data center customers facing an average 29.7% increase starting July 8, while residential bills drop about 1.3% (roughly $1.91/month). Courts & Media Industry: Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield asked a court to pause Paramount’s $110B Warner Bros deal for 60 days, saying the company withheld records tied to lobbying and internal “Project Warrior” clearance efforts. Aviation & Infrastructure: Eugene Airport broke ground on a “Lift Off EUG” expansion doubling the main concourse area, adding 10,000 square feet and aiming for about a year to complete the first phase. Local Land Use: Lane County commissioners overruled staff and approved retroactive permits for structures built without permits on parcels along the McKenzie River near Walterville. Agriculture Watch: Rogue Valley pear growers are dealing with drought and heat, with harvest timing shifting and water availability a key risk to fruit size and quality. Construction & Schools: Springfield Public Schools approved a $3.7M contract to repair roof truss components at 10 buildings after insurance changes, financed via a district loan. Community & Food Systems: Medford Food Co-op’s Rogue Valley Farm Tour returns July 19, with families visiting 20 farms and ranches across Jackson and Josephine counties.