Tribute & Tribal Affairs: Gov. Tina Kotek ordered flags at half-staff Sept. 2 to honor Warm Springs Paiute Chief Joseph Moses, praising his decades of work on youth, education, and community leadership. Elections & Voting Access: Oregon election officials are asking lawmakers for nearly $500,000 for more ballot drop boxes, citing USPS uncertainty and urging voters to use drop sites instead of mailing close to Election Day. Public Safety & Accountability: Metro and local law enforcement issued a $24,219 citation to a Portland man accused of illegal tire dumping (3,674 tires) after months of investigation using camera footage and rental records. Governance & Local Leadership: North Plains hired another interim city manager, appointing Paul Koch after the previous interim contract expired. State Politics & Oversight: Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Pramila Jayapal asked the Government Accountability Office for an independent audit of DHS surveillance via administrative summonses targeting journalists and nonprofits. Wildfire Response: Gov. Kotek warned Oregon still has more than a month left in fire season, highlighting record acreage burned and ongoing National Guard support. Courts & Rights: A Lane Community College women’s soccer player sued her former coach and the school, alleging sex discrimination and retaliation. Civic Engagement: Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read will kick off “Oregon Votes” town halls in Bend Sept. 3 with state and county election officials.