Wildfire Relief & Smoke: FEMA has approved federal funds for Oregon’s Rowe Creek Complex after earlier denials, while officials say smoke and heat are building across the region, with air quality a key concern for western Oregon. Eastern Oregon Fire Updates: Central Oregon crews are making progress on the Bench Fire and managing a new Round Butte Fire near Madras, with humidity and wind shifts expected to affect conditions. Spokane Crisis Spillover: Washington’s Spokane-area wildfires have forced massive evacuations and destroyed hundreds of structures, underscoring how fast conditions can change across the Pacific Northwest. Local Public Safety: A Baker City man has been indicted on meth sales and related charges after a prior reckless-driving case. Salem-Area Sports Buzz: Salem-Keizer fans can vote on top high school football quarterback and WR/TE nominees ahead of the OSAA season. Oregon Health Research: Estrella Immunopharma is adding OHSU as a third clinical site for its STARLIGHT-1 trial in Portland. Community & Culture: Eastern Oregon’s Northeast Oregon Arts Trail is getting a funding boost to expand its arts-and-history tourism push.