Wildfire health alerts: Oregon officials warned residents that wildfire smoke and ozone could make outdoor air dangerous, urging people to limit activity, avoid strenuous exercise, and keep kids indoors as PM2.5 and lung-irritating ozone rise across parts of the Pacific Northwest. Pregnancy risk: New research links wildfire smoke exposure to higher preterm birth risk and worse prenatal outcomes, with smoke particles appearing more harmful than many urban pollution sources. Local wildfire response: The Rowe Creek Complex fire update reports steady progress and high containment, while officials continue mop-up and track evacuations and road closures. Food safety: The FDA issued recalls for Walmart soup kits over possible Listeria contamination, including Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit, with no confirmed illnesses reported. Healthcare access: Oregon officials launched a survey for businesses hit by wildfire damage or smoke losses to support future federal disaster aid decisions, including potential SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Public health research: OHSU researchers reported a triple-therapy approach that cleared HIV in newborn primates when given within days—an early step toward preventing lifelong treatment. Community health & housing: Salem City Council messages to Wallace Marine Park residents emphasized that kind words aren’t enough without concrete alternatives as camping restrictions approach.