Wildfire Mutual Aid: California agencies are sending major crews, aircraft, equipment, and incident leadership to support Oregon and Washington as dry conditions keep dozens of fires uncontained across the Pacific Northwest and Great Basin. Arena Dealmaking: Oregon hired attorney Eric Andalman as Special Assistant AG to advise on Moda Center renovation talks, including setting up a joint authority and protecting public investment. Data Center Politics: A Kotek data center advisory committee says it won’t recommend a statewide moratorium, instead pushing for state-local partnerships and more transparency—while a new poll finds most Oregonians feel negatively about data centers and oppose tax breaks. Water Contamination Lawsuit: An Oregon judge green-lit a class-action alleging nitrate-contaminated water harmed more than 45,000 residents in the Lower Umatilla Basin, with updates expected in late August. North Coast Growth: Gov. Kotek met Tillamook leaders to focus on aerospace and agriculture, aligning with the state’s Prosperity Roadmap. Retail Expansion: Costco opened Oregon’s first car wash in Bend, signaling continued north-side growth. Film Tax Credits: Oregon’s film and video tax credit certificates go to auction Aug. 10–14, letting taxpayers buy $500 credits at a discount. Marine Response: NOAA says a humpback freed from entanglement off Newport likely won’t survive due to jaw damage. Workers’ Safety Scam Alert: Oregon warns of a scam targeting Spanish-speaking injured workers with fake workers’ comp hearing orders demanding upfront payment. Offshore Wind Fallout: RWE reached a settlement to surrender U.S. offshore wind leases, with the Trump administration continuing buyback efforts. Wildfire Supply Chain: Douglas County ranchers hauled about 100 tons of grass hay over the Cascades to support Harney County livestock hit by wildfires.