Wildfire Watch: A brief lull is lowering wildfire smoke over parts of the U.S. and Canada, but Oregon and Washington still face elevated risk as heat and dry lightning could return. Local Fire Response: Paradise Fire evacuations expanded in Walla Walla and Umatilla counties, with officials shifting orders as conditions change. Public Safety Tech Debate: Renton, WA keeps Flock automated license plate reader cameras powered down after a split vote, while Winston, OR ended its Flock contract amid privacy concerns and budget cuts. Health Policy & Data: OHSU research finds Medicaid behavioral health patterns for Oregon youth vary by which managed-care firm owns their plan. Mental Health Research: Oregon’s state-regulated psilocybin program shows meaningful improvements for most participants, with uncommon adverse effects reported in a real-world study. Clean Transportation: DEQ’s ZERO Fleet Rebate Program is nearing its $17M cap, funding new all-electric heavy- and medium-duty vehicles. Energy & Tech Infrastructure: Data centers’ electricity demand is reshaping power planning, with AI growth driving major load concerns. Higher Ed Funding: Oregon public universities and community colleges warn of steeper cuts and higher tuition if funding doesn’t rise. Local Broadband: DirectLink completed its service-area fiber expansion, with Fiber Fest events set for Sept. 2. Business & Jobs: Grainger opened a new Northwest distribution center in Gresham, adding local jobs and supply capacity. Robotics IPO Prep: Agility Robotics split CFO and COO roles as it prepares to go public.