College Sports & Gambling: A Texas judge granted a temporary injunction letting Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby play this fall despite an NCAA ineligibility ruling tied to sports wagering, setting up a fresh legal fight over NCAA authority and integrity. Energy & Data Centers: Amazon disclosed its 2025 global data-center water use—2.5 billion gallons—fueling Oregon-area concerns about power and water demands from AI infrastructure. Local Construction & Housing: Clackamas County’s old Main Street Courthouse demolition in Oregon City is well underway, clearing the way for a new mixed-use apartment plan. Public Works & Travel: ODOT announced overnight I-5 Boone Bridge lane closures and ramp impacts for bridge joint replacement, with detours in place for weeks. Historic Preservation: Fort Stevens Guardhouse at Oregon Parks and Recreation’s Fort Stevens State Park is being celebrated after a preservation rehabilitation that stabilized the 1911 structure and paid off construction debt. Food Safety: Clatsop County restaurant inspections show most eateries scoring 95–100, but a few low scores and serious violations are raising alarms for Oregon diners. State Business Outreach: Oregon’s Governor’s Marketplace conference and tradeshow brought state contracting opportunities to rural Ontario, aiming to connect small businesses with public procurement. Agriculture & Community Events: Bandon’s Cranberry Festival earned an Oregon Heritage Tradition designation, highlighting the region’s long-running cranberry industry roots.