WNBA & Sports Culture: Portland rallies for Sophie Cunningham after her comments on transgender participation in women’s sports, with Cunningham saying she’s focused on playing and letting fans exercise free speech. Oregon Agriculture & Food Safety: Oregon confirms classical scrapie in a sheep found through routine slaughter surveillance, triggering an investigation into the flock of origin; separately, FSIS issued a public health alert for Curry Chicken Salad due to possible listeria, and Maple Leaf Foods recalled not-ready-to-eat bacon distributed in Oregon and Washington. Wildfire & Public Safety: Firefighters recall harrowing nights fighting the Akawa Butte wildfire, describing low visibility and fast-changing hazards during storms. Local Economy & Jobs: A new sawmill is planned for Clatskanie with $30M in USDA financing, aiming to bring at least 35 jobs. Local Government & Data Centers: Woodburn is considering a temporary moratorium on new data center development after a developer’s proposal surfaced, starting the formal review process. Community & Schools: West Linn-Wilsonville schools share bond construction updates tied to a $190M capital bond approved by voters. Housing Market: A Salem-area home sale was reported at $172,000 for a single-family residence.