Hunting/Fishing Ban Push: Oregon’s ballot initiative would criminalize hunting, fishing, trapping and conventional livestock farming, with signature drive and rural-vs-urban voter math setting up a high-stakes November fight. SNAP Funding Court Battle: A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump-era USDA conditions that would force states to certify compliance with gender and immigration-related “policies” to keep billions in nutrition funding flowing, pausing SNAP-related enforcement while 20 states and DC litigate. Forever Chemicals Crackdown: PFAS “forever chemical” rules are spreading state by state, including Oregon, as lawmakers move toward class-based restrictions and disclosure requirements that could reshape supply chains. Energy Watch: US natural gas futures slid on higher output and LNG export plant maintenance, while the Pacific Northwest saw very low next-day power prices tied to hydropower and demand. Oregon Real Estate: Dunthorpe’s High Hatch Estate—Prairie School design by William M. Whidden—hit the market for $5.29M. Local Construction: Emerald Valley Golf Club in Creswell is building a new clubhouse to replace a 1930s chicken-coop structure, targeting late-September completion. Gas Prices (Oregon): GasBuddy data for the week ending May 30 shows Oregon averages easing, with standout lows like $4.99 regular in Morrow County and $5.54 diesel in Wasco County.