Oregon Courts & Public Safety: A Eugene man, Joshua Margarito Saldivar, was sentenced to life in prison for the fatal Oak Alley stabbing of Douglas Beinhauer, after pleading guilty to second-degree murder. Consumer Protection: Oregon helped lead a multistate settlement with Block, the Cash App parent company, requiring $45 million total and changes after allegations of weak fraud protections and misleading customer support. Housing & Land Use: Deschutes County’s second public hearing on Sisters’ Urban Growth Boundary amendment continues into August, with potential financial and housing-planning ripple effects if approvals slip. Community Support: St. Vincent de Paul opened the Murnane Family Resource Center in Eugene, bringing partner services for unhoused and vulnerable families under one roof. State & Regional Business: Applications are open for the 2026 Bend Venture Conference in October, a major Central Oregon startup and investor pitch event. National Watch (with Oregon ties): Oregon and other states are suing to block the $110B Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, arguing it would reduce competition and harm movie theaters and cable markets. Local Life: The Museum of the Oregon Territory in Oregon City is spotlighted with a guide to 10 must-see stops, from Willamette Falls views to a recreated Kaegi Pharmacy.