Defense Manufacturing: Ukraine’s Magura drone boats are set for U.S. production for the first time, with Oregon manufacturer RECONCRAFT partnering with UFORCE to build the combat-proven MAGURA family—aiming for hundreds, potentially thousands, of unmanned surface vessels for future Navy demand. Tech & Jobs: Intel is preparing another round of layoffs inside its Data Center Group as it restructures to stay competitive in AI chip and server demand, with Oregon’s workforce again in the spotlight. Energy & Industry: The House passed a bipartisan bill to expand next-generation geothermal research, targeting reliable power for AI, data centers, and domestic manufacturing. Permitting & Infrastructure: Oregon is considering higher fees for undersea fiber-optic cable use, as the state updates rules for companies running cables through its territorial sea—an issue tied to Oregon’s growing data-center footprint. Local Roads: ODOT plans major intersection changes east of McMinnville at Hwy 99W and Hwy 18, including roundabout work and closures starting in 2027. Workforce & Health Care: Oath Surgical says it completed the first outpatient robotic prostatectomy in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, positioning outpatient surgery as a cost-saver for patients and payors. Food & Agriculture: A tea brand is leaning into whole-leaf, terroir-style sourcing—selling tea like fine wine—while Oregon’s growers keep an eye on heat-driven bolting that can push radishes straight to seed.