Renewables Tax Credits: A federal judge struck down an IRS rule that removed the “Five Percent Safe Harbor” for wind and solar projects, sending the guidance back and warning it could mean less clean power and higher electricity prices—an important win for groups including the Oregon Environmental Council. Oregon Health Funding: All 36 Oregon counties approved updated County Financial Assistance Agreements with the Oregon Health Authority, shifting priorities toward people most at risk of hospitalization, incarceration, homelessness, or behavioral health crises. H-1B Visa Fee Blocked: A judge ruled Trump’s $100,000 H-1B employer fee is an unlawful tax, a reprieve for Oregon and other states that sued; the administration says it will appeal. County Administration: Benton County appointed Rick Crager as county administrator, keeping leadership in-house after his interim stint. Tourism Leadership: Travel Oregon named Kate Sinner as its next executive director, starting July 6, as the agency looks to build on tourism’s economic role. Wildfire Safety Tech: A St. Paul company’s “Heatwave Floats” let aircraft scoop water from nearby lakes in about 15 seconds, aiming to speed early wildfire suppression. Local Radio Loss: Hermiston’s KOHU shut down after 70 years, leaving listeners without a key source of local news and sports.