Surveillance Backlash: Flock Safety cameras are being vandalized and deactivated across the U.S., including Eugene, Oregon, as cities and residents push back on license-plate tracking and connected camera networks. Wildfire Funding Fight: Oregon Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are pressing FEMA after it denied Fire Management Assistance Grants for the Rowe Creek Complex, despite major evacuation impacts. Public Health: The CDC says Cyclospora-linked illness has spread to 45 states, with Oregon among the latest additions, as confirmed cases rise to 6,707 since May 1. Food Safety: USDA recalled 12,000+ pounds of bacon distributed in Idaho, Oregon and Washington after an import reinspection issue. Local Business: Blue Pine Grill opened a second downtown Gresham location, expanding its family-friendly bar-and-grill footprint. Tech & Data Centers: LinkedIn says it won’t ramp up AI data-center expansion this fiscal year, aiming to keep compute footprint flat while rolling out new generative features. Energy Costs: NW Natural’s Washington rate plan was approved, with bill increases starting Aug. 1. Community & Culture: Newberg’s Gather Repertory Theater will stage the outdoor musical “Pásale, Pásale” in August. Law Enforcement: A Yuba County traffic stop led to the seizure of four pounds of suspected meth and three arrests.