Utility & Data Centers: Portland General Electric filed for POWER Act rate changes that would raise electricity costs for large-load data centers by 29% starting June 10, while nudging residential rates down 1.3% and cutting small business rates 3.7%. Local Governance & Food Policy: Portland City Council passed a 7-5 ordinance banning the sale of force-fed foie gras, giving restaurants a six-month transition window to Dec. 1 and setting fines up to $5,000 per violation. Public Safety & Traffic Enforcement: Sherwood rolled out mobile speed cameras on Southwest Oregon Street, already flagging 1,045 speeding drivers since May 25, with citations set to begin June 23. Community & Accessibility: Klamath Falls’ Major Connections nonprofit secured a 4,000-square-foot site to build an inclusive play and support center for families of people with disabilities. Tourism & Hospitality: Eugene’s hotel market is seeing sustained growth tied to major university and tech investment, including the $1B Phil and Penny Knight Campus. Energy & Industry Watch: Oregon’s gas prices dipped in the week ending May 30, with Klamath County’s lowest reported regular at $4.79. Workforce & Education: Oswego Lake Country Club hosted “First Green” lessons for fifth graders, linking golf course maintenance to soil, irrigation, and local industry impacts.