Wildfire Updates: The East Evans Creek Road Fire is now about 1,550 acres, with spot fires and hot, dry conditions driving growth; Jackson County has upgraded evacuations in parts of the area and ODF says crews are working overnight with added resources. State & Federal Oversight: Oregon officials say the U.S. Department of Energy won’t solidify Hanford tank waste soon, raising fears about radioactive shipments through Oregon; Oregon lawmakers and Sen. Ron Wyden are pushing for safer handling before anything crosses the border. Entertainment & Competition: Oregon’s attorney general has withdrawn its motion to delay the $110B Paramount-Warner Bros. merger after Paramount declined to turn over some internal “Project Warrior” documents tied to past lobbying. Community & Culture: Oregon City is inviting residents to help paint a 150-foot mural downtown Saturday, a guided “paint-by-numbers” project celebrating Pacific Northwest ecosystems. Public Safety: A Lane County judge declared a mistrial in the Eugene murder case of Kenneth John Alvord after an 8-page investigator document surfaced mid-trial. Local Crime: Beaverton police say three people were arrested after a pizza-and-beer theft led to a crash into a credit union under construction. Health & Weather: Western U.S. officials warn of a widespread heat wave over the weekend, with record-warm temperatures and major heat risk possible.