OHA has lowered the AQI thresholds that trigger cancellations and scaled-back play for summer camps and youth sports, meaning more frequent moves indoors when smoke appears.

Starting June 5, Oregon will treat nicotine pouches, gum and lozenges as tobacco products, folding them into licensing, inspections and the 21‑plus sales rule. The move aims to curb youth nicotine use.

Oregon is seeing an early, intense tick season and clinics warn more bite‑related visits are coming in. Some tick bites can trigger alpha‑gal, a delayed red‑meat allergy; experts urge repellents, permethrin and tick checks.