Defense & Construction: Conti Federal won a $55.4M U.S. Army contract to build a new Special Tactics Complex in Portland, consolidating the Oregon Air National Guard’s 125th Special Tactics Squadron functions and targeting completion by May 2029. Labor & Regulation: Oregon’s Bureau of Labor & Industries released its 2026 State of the Worker Report, highlighting more than $20M returned to workers since 2023 and progress rebuilding enforcement capacity. Public Safety & Courts: A North Bend office manager was arrested and charged with first-degree aggravated theft and unlawful use of a credit card after investigators say she fraudulently charged business cards. Local Business: Abby’s Legendary Pizza is expanding into the Raleigh Hills Fred Meyer, adding another in-store parlor after its Hillsboro location’s success. Transportation & Infrastructure: Scappoose Airport reopened its runway after a $4M rehabilitation, funded with federal, state, and port contributions. Policy & Environment: Twenty states and D.C. sued the Trump administration over changes to Endangered Species Act rules, challenging narrower “harm” definitions and other rollbacks. Workforce & Skills: A new analysis points to occupational licensing as a drag on state labor markets, with Oregon among states showing higher unemployment. Community & Growth: Central Oregon Locavore launched a $100,000 push to finish its Discovery West marketplace ahead of a Thanksgiving opening.