Energy Reliability & Heat Prep: Pacific Power is warning Oregon customers to cut peak demand during hot afternoons (roughly 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.) and use efficiency steps like raising thermostats to 78°F, shifting usage to mornings/evenings, and turning off unused electronics. Housing & Building Compliance: Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability finished a pilot on multifamily energy reporting, finding first-year effort of about 3–9 hours per building and less than 2 hours annually after—aimed at preparing for statewide requirements by July 1, 2028. Agriculture & Pests: Lake County says fears are easing after new Mormon cricket swarms near Adel, with officials noting they’re more nuisance than crop-destroying and monitoring/treating public lands. Local Construction Spotlight: The DJC honored the Clackamas County Circuit Courthouse as Project of the Year, with other awards including Carpentry Plus and the Oak Lodge Library & Concord Community Center renovation. Outdoor Safety & Community: A Richland-area family is using a fatal Arizona hiking fall to push outdoor safety, while Eugene hosted a “Beat the Heat” workshop teaching low-cost air purifiers for wildfire smoke and extreme temperatures. Legal/Policy Watch: Oregon petitioners for a ballot measure to ban hunting and fishing advanced past the signature threshold, moving toward the November ballot. Business & Industry: Avista paused processing for a proposed 500MW data center energy request to align planning with stakeholders and community feedback. Brand/Trademark Clash: Patagonia is suing Bend drag performer Pattie Gonia over alleged trademark infringement, reigniting debate over activism, parody, and brand protection.