School Choice Push: The Trump administration’s new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit would let families in 30+ states use federal-backed funds for private school and homeschooling, with donations tied to tax credits. Early Childhood Watch: A proposed overhaul of Head Start would delete or soften many long-standing rules, raising alarms that protections could vary widely by location. Oregon Policy & Families: Oregon lawmakers and advocates are bracing for proposed Head Start changes, while Medicaid work requirements are set to begin in January 2027 for many Oregonians. Community & Culture: Ikoi no Kai’s Japanese community lunch program in Portland keeps serving elders with meals, Tai Chi, and health checks. Local Housing: Legin Commons opened in Portland’s Jade District as a new mixed affordable housing complex. Tech & Climate Tension: Amazon says it’ll invest $1B in data-center communities and warns local opposition could hurt U.S. AI leadership. Sportsmanship & Identity: The Big 12 launches “Respect the Game” after anti–Latter-day Saint chants targeted BYU fans. Health & Care: A new fertility specialist joins RMA Northern California, expanding access to reproductive endocrinology. Arts & Film: A documentary spotlighting “cinema deserts” explores how rural movie theaters are disappearing.