Invasive Pest Watch: WSDA is laying out spring plans to eradicate Japanese beetles in the Grandview area, including insecticide treatment on properties in and around the infestation zone, with public open houses and consent letters to landowners. Food & Biosecurity: WSDA and Oregon’s ODA issued a recall of Signature Pet Care Songbird Blend wild birdseed sold in WA and OR after Palmer amaranth seeds were found, raising risks for crops and native habitats. Animal Health Alert: Oregon officials linked Oregon cat HPAI cases to raw pet food, with lab confirmation of H5N1 in both cats and specific Wild Coast Raw lots, urging pet owners to check lot numbers and contact vets if symptoms appear. Agriculture Policy: WSDA and ODA are proposing grape quarantine rule updates to protect Washington’s vineyards and align movement rules with Oregon and Idaho. Energy & Jobs: Avangrid announced a battery storage project in Gilliam County, Oregon, plus annual donations to local early childhood education and childcare groups. Public Safety Infrastructure: Oregon State Police plans a new Eugene crime lab/morgue/medical examiner facility, with construction targeted to start next March and a 2029 opening. Local Industry Support: MHEFI awarded a record $312,300 in scholarships to 73 future material handling, logistics, and supply chain leaders.