Construction & Housing Impacts: Eugene residents near the University of Oregon are filing noise complaints as new student apartment projects rise near East 13th Ave and Alder St, with some reporting nonstop noise, rattling, and dust from demolition. Energy Resilience: Eugene Water & Electric Board is moving ahead with $2.2M in state-backed grants to harden the Monroe substation, replacing aging relays to improve control during outages and wildfire-related disruptions for about 6,000 south Eugene customers. Public Works & Budgeting: Portland City Council approved the FY 2026-27 budget while continuing talks on restoring frontline services, with a push for more public process around major projects like the Moda Center renovation. Wildlife & Public Land Policy: A Trump administration memo reportedly reopens the door for the Bureau of Land Management to consider previously banned M-44 cyanide bombs on public lands nationwide, including Utah, raising safety and environmental concerns. Historic Preservation: Baker City’s Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is bringing in a wagon expert to assess and plan repairs for historic wagons, supported by Oregon heritage and trail funding. Local Governance & Homeless Services: Multnomah County’s homeless housing prioritization system is under renewed scrutiny after reporting highlighted identity- and barrier-based scoring for access to assistance. Education & Workforce: Southern Oregon University’s board approved a “Vitality” plan to cut its budget by $20.1M, sunsetting three majors and reducing 66 FTE to reach solvency by summer 2027.