Tribal Honor: Gov. Tina Kotek ordered flags at half-staff across Oregon Sept. 2 to honor Paiute Chief Joseph Moses of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, highlighting his long push for Native youth education and leadership. Local Schools & Accountability: Eugene’s 4J says a teacher publicly reprimanded by the state over inappropriate conduct toward female coworkers is still employed and teaching engineering at Churchill High School. Youth Safety & Prevention: Oregon is rolling out Washington’s Friends For Life overdose-prevention campaign for ages 13–25, pairing fentanyl/fake pill education with naloxone and parent-focused resources in English and Spanish. Community & Faith After Fires: Faith and nonprofit groups across the Inland Northwest reported how they helped after wildfires, from shelter and hygiene kits to cleanup support. Public Health/Wellness: Synchronous Mental Health in Lake Oswego is promoting mindfulness-based cognitive therapy as a year-round skill set for managing depression patterns. Culture & Food: Portland’s Bun Bandits keeps expanding its malasada-and-kolache concept, rooted in immigrant flavors from Hawaii and Texas. Elections & Civic Life: KTVZ is launching 2026 midterm debates and town halls with the League of Women Voters for Oregon races. Sports Spotlight: The Register-Guard opened voting for Eugene-Springfield’s top girls cross-country runner for 2026.