Wildfire Liability Rules: Oregon’s neighbors are watching Hawaii’s new law as a state Public Utilities Commission considers how to cap electric-utility liability for future catastrophic wildfires and whether a ratepayer-backed recovery fund should exist. Medicaid Fraud Crackdown: Oregon AG Dan Rayfield says the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has recovered more than $146M since 2010, highlighting recent criminal charges and cases tied to alleged improper billing and misuse of government funds. Klamath Salmon Protection: A federal appeals court ruled the Klamath Irrigation Project must follow Endangered Species Act protections for at-risk salmon and suckers, reinforcing limits on how the project can operate. Elections Under Pressure: The 9th Circuit paused a DOJ appeal seeking Arizona voter data while it weighs similar Oregon and California cases, adding to a string of setbacks for the administration’s push for detailed voter rolls. Public Safety & Courts: A Mead hazing trial continues as jurors weigh damages after a judge found the district liable for failing to protect students; separately, Oregon’s Court of Appeals overturned a manslaughter conviction in another case. Environment & Invasive Species: Emerald ash borer was confirmed in three more Willamette Valley cities, expanding quarantine rules aimed at slowing the beetle’s spread. Education Leadership: Springfield Public Schools hired interim superintendent Shawn Stover amid ongoing unrest over program changes and budget cuts.