Wildfire Insurance Relief: Gov. Tina Kotek ordered Oregon insurers to pause homeowners insurance cancellations and nonrenewals for wildfire-affected areas, adding grace periods and extending claim deadlines to keep families from losing coverage during the emergency. Transportation Funding Crunch: Oregon’s transportation agency is facing a $200 million gap for 2027-29, with commissioners approving a $5.87 billion request while warning of a fourth straight biennium of cuts tied to inflation and declining gas-tax revenue. USDA Loan Spurs Timber Jobs: A new sawmill is set for Clatskanie after USDA approved $30 million in financing, aiming to create at least 35 jobs and expand industrial lumber production. Animal Health Watch: Oregon confirmed classical scrapie in a sheep found through routine USDA surveillance; officials are tracing the flock of origin and checking for potentially exposed animals. Local Business & Community: BottleDrop is closing a north Portland recycling center after a lease wasn’t renewed, drawing mixed reactions from residents and nearby businesses. Construction Hiring Cools: Oregon construction remains busy, but hiring is more cautious as higher interest rates slow development. Sports & Local Economy: The Portland Trail Blazers’ owner Tom Dundon and the city are clashing over a proposed $600 million Moda Center renovation and broader deal terms.