Ocean Monitoring Reversal: After intense Oregon pushback, the Trump administration backed off plans to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, with the NSF saying it will halt removals and redeploy instruments off Washington and Oregon—an $368 million system that tracks waves, currents, and marine heatwaves. Higher Ed Cost Cuts: Southern Oregon University’s board approved the Vitality Plan, cutting more than $20 million (about one-fifth of its budget) by eliminating 3 majors and roughly 66 jobs, to keep the school eligible for a $15 million state rescue package. Housing Supply Boost: Klamath Falls opened Mountainview Townhomes, adding 72 affordable homes supported by Oregon Housing and Community Services funding, tax credits, and grants including solar installation support. Port Risk & Cleanup Costs: The Port of Astoria said cleanup from an oil spill tied to an abandoned underwater fuel line is estimated at $2.5 million, shifting attention to how the port will pay for the surprise. Local Tech & Privacy: Eugene City Council discussed a surveillance technology policy after controversy over automated license plate readers, including the city’s past Flock Safety contract. Craft Beer Snapshot: Oregon produced about 1.11 million barrels of craft beer in 2025, ranking seventh nationally.