Oregon Economy & Jobs: Oregon lost 4,100 nonfarm jobs in July, adding pressure to an already tight labor market. Food Costs & SNAP: SNAP cuts and higher grocery prices are driving record hunger levels, with Oregon families increasingly turning to food banks as benefits run out. Health Care & Medicaid: A new OHSU study finds adolescent mental health care in Oregon’s Medicaid managed plans varies by which large national firm owns the coverage, raising questions about how care is delivered. Housing: Willamette View plans to break ground in September on Skyline, a 92-unit senior independent living building near Milwaukie, with completion targeted for December 2028. Higher Ed Funding: Oregon public universities and community colleges warn of steeper cuts and higher tuition unless state support rises. Public Meetings & Spending Oversight: Crook County Fair Board records show a private “Funding Committee” discussed how to spend $1 million in state grant money, fueling a public meetings law dispute. Business & Consumer Protection: Block/Cash App agreed to a $45 million settlement with 46 states over alleged fraud-protection and safeguarding failures. Local Business Growth: Grainger opened a Northwest distribution center in Gresham, investing in regional supply chains and local jobs. Tech & Energy: Experts warn AI data centers’ electricity demand is reshaping power planning and utility rates, with major implications for Oregon-area development debates.