Energy & Power Policy: A federal court vacated IRS Notice 2025-42, restoring the 5% “safe harbor” for when wind and solar projects count as “beginning of construction,” a big deal for developers racing toward the July 4 deadline. Data Centers & Utilities: Avista confirmed it’s in talks with a “large load” customer planning a 125 MW data center starting in 2029, with room to expand—another reminder that AI demand is reshaping regional power planning. Public Health & Food Safety: A Salmonella outbreak tied to moringa leaf powder supplements has expanded to 119 cases across 36 states, prompting additional FDA recall updates. Local Food Access: Portland’s Sunshine Division opened a new free “market” in Slabtown, aiming to serve 100,000 households this year with shoppers selecting groceries for their needs. Oregon Politics & Outdoors: A sweeping ballot initiative (IP 28) is advancing toward the November ballot, aiming to criminalize many hunting, fishing, ranching and related activities—sparking alarm from Oregon’s rural and outdoor economy. Business & Compliance: A new advisory warning says RIAs using AI tools to transcribe and summarize client calls face wiretapping, privacy, and SEC recordkeeping risks. Procurement: Clackamas County posted multiple public improvement bid opportunities, including Bakers Ferry Road paving, Marquam paving, and a neighborhood park project.