Heat Wave Watch: The National Weather Service warns a “widespread and significant” heat dome could hit drought-hit western U.S. states this weekend, with temperatures near 110F and major HeatRisk impacts, as climate change and a brewing “super” El Niño may be shaping the pattern. Oregon Courts: A Lane County judge declared a mistrial in the murder case of Kenneth John Alvord after new scene notes surfaced mid-trial, raising claims of withheld information. Immigration & Public Safety: Hundreds gathered in downtown Eugene to mourn Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, killed during an ICE detention incident in Texas, as advocates push for accountability and body-cam policies. Antitrust/Media Tech: Oregon AG Dan Rayfield withdrew a records demand and motion to delay the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, though other states’ antitrust challenges remain in play. Oregon Health Policy: A Johns Hopkins study flags safety concerns in Oregon’s expanded supported adult psilocybin access, including more “wellness” use than strictly medical need. Local Tech & Privacy: New lawsuits target AI facial recognition in doorbell cameras, arguing biometric data use violates state privacy rights. Energy Grid: Utilities are turning to smarter load management as data centers drive rapid electricity demand growth. Research Methods: Scientists used an algorithm adapted from Mars crater hunting to identify 73 likely previously unknown submarine volcanic calderas.