Energy & Renewables Policy: A federal court vacated IRS Notice 2025-42, restoring the 5% safe harbor for “beginning of construction” on wind and solar projects—good news for developers racing toward the July 4 deadline. Data Centers & Power Demand: Seattle’s council approved a one-year emergency moratorium on new large data centers, citing strain on the power grid, water, utility rates, and the local economy—while Oregon utilities and regulators continue grappling with how to handle AI-driven load growth. Public Works Bids (Oregon): West Linn is seeking bids for the Marylhurst Sanitary Pump Station Rehabilitation (estimate $410,300; bids due July 1). Clackamas County posted multiple paving and park projects with bid deadlines in late June and early July. Food & Agriculture: Oregon grass seed farmers are supplying natural turf for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, shipping about a million pounds weekly from the Willamette Valley. Public Health: A Salmonella outbreak tied to moringa supplements has expanded to 119 cases across 36 states, prompting additional FDA recall coverage. Safety Watch: A Salem man is in the ICU after a vape battery exploded in his pocket, causing 35% third-degree burns. Sports Legal Fallout: A Texas judge granted a temporary injunction letting Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby play despite NCAA ineligibility for wagering.