Recycling Reality Check: A new look at U.S. trash and recycling argues the system is built on “good intentions” but leaves local taxpayers holding the bag, with uneven access and recurring problems like batteries and electronics ending up in the wrong places. Marine Heat Threat: El Niño-driven marine heatwaves could raise starvation, disease, and death risks for ocean wildlife by disrupting food webs and weakening upwelling. DOJ Epstein Files Scrutiny: CBS reports gaps in the Epstein Files archive, including questionable redactions and missing categories like attachments and Signal records, as the GAO investigates blackouts. Portland History in Motion: Oaks Amusement Park is highlighted as a surviving link to Portland’s 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition and the streetcar-era push to build destinations. Oregon Community & Health: Jackson County Library Services won a $15K grant to help patrons with transportation tools; and Oregon’s aging population is flagged as a potential drag on local economies even as older adults contribute economically. Higher Ed Cuts: Southern Oregon University approved a provisional plan to reach solvency by summer 2027, including major budget cuts and sunsetting three majors.