National Security & Tech: U.S. Central Command says U.S. troops in war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, warning that adtech-style tracking can reveal troop routines and enable attacks. Tribal Development: The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde broke ground on tumwata village, a 23-acre Willamette Falls redevelopment planned to add housing, a hotel, retail and office space on the former Blue Heron Paper site. Housing & Cost Pressure: A new look at Southern Oregon’s rental market finds rents leveling and vacancies lasting longer as new apartment supply increases competition for tenants. State Policy & Aging: Gov. Tina Kotek received AARP’s Age-Friendly State designation, with a focus on aging in place, transportation, and affordable housing. Local Business & Growth: Hillsboro moved toward opening its first Portland-metro In-N-Out after a certificate of occupancy was issued, with a traffic management plan required due to expected demand. Community Health & Food: Power of Produce is back at the Toledo Farmers Market, pairing kids’ produce vouchers with a senior program for adults 65+. Real Estate Finance: Oregon ranked 21st for VA home loan value in Q1 2026, with $934.2 million in financing.