Affordable Housing & Annexation: Sisters City Council is still wrestling with its annexation policy, with the “sticking point” being the affordable housing section as a UGB expansion is considered for Urban Area Reserve zoning. Public Safety: Oregon’s fireworks sales run until July 6, but state rules ban sky lanterns and many “fly or explode” types; officials urge using non-emergency lines for illegal fireworks. Wildfire Readiness: BLM keeps fire restrictions in place on Oregon and Washington public lands and reminds visitors that fireworks and sky lanterns are prohibited, while urging residents to prepare with defensible space and evacuation plans. State Antitrust: Oregon DOJ is expanding its Antitrust Division with new staff to challenge major mergers and monopolies as federal enforcement is scaled back. Local Labor: Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative workers have issued a 30-day strike notice after contract talks stalled, with the union saying employees can’t strike during the notice period. Sports: Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly hiring Micah Nori as head coach; Oregon baseball standout Calvin Ritter earned first-team Badger Large All-Conference honors.