Oregon Coast Fourth of July: Astoria, Seaside and Rockaway Beach are among the coast communities lighting up the sky with fireworks July 3-5, with shows starting around dusk (often about 10 p.m.) and most events free. Mining & public lands: A Canadian firm says it’s reviving plans for an underground copper-gold-silver mine near Opal Creek, aiming to speed permitting under federal “critical metals” rules—while environmental opposition is expected. Public health: Whooping cough cases keep climbing nationally, with two child deaths reported so far in 2026; Oregon has surpassed 200 cases. Hospital pricing transparency: CMS warned four Oregon hospitals, including Blue Mountain Hospital, for not posting required pricing info, with penalties possible if fixes aren’t made. Courts & rights: A federal judge ordered the fence around the Eugene Federal Building removed within 48 hours, saying it violates First Amendment free-speech rights. Local justice: Oregon Court of Appeals overturned Robert Keegan’s manslaughter conviction in the Aidan Ellison case, sending him back for retrial. Tech & business: AT&T Business expanded 400G wavelength service to new metro areas including Portland.