Oregon Health Policy: Gov. Tina Kotek announced an Oregon Health Authority statewide standing order to keep recommended vaccines accessible and affordable as the 2026-27 respiratory season ramps up. Federal Workforce Impact: A new report says U.S. Fish and Wildlife staffing has fallen by 3,600 during Trump’s second term, with Oregon down 40% since 2024—raising concerns for conservation and enforcement capacity. Wildfire Tech Upgrade: Oregon Department of Forestry’s Southwest headquarters added night-vision gear for helicopters, helping crews spot and support firefighting after dark. Aviation & Pollution: OSU and Portland State researchers found lead from small planes may be leaving higher contamination in moss near Portland-area airports, with levels up to seven times higher near Hillsboro and Troutdale. Geothermal Push: The U.S. Department of Energy opened a Geothermal Center of Excellence in Golden to accelerate hot-rock drilling and power generation. Local Conservation Grants: Wildhorse Foundation awarded $447,230 across Washington and Oregon, including funding for water-quality monitoring at KoosKooskie Commons in Walla Walla. STEM Spotlight: An Oregon middle-schooler built a portable device that harvests water from atmospheric moisture for plants, aiming to tackle farm water shortages.