Oregon lifts mussel harvest ban; storms, arrests, and shutdown impacts reported.

Mussel harvesting has reopened along Oregon’s coast from Cascade Head to the California border after safety tests confirmed shellfish are safe to eat, allowing commercial and recreational harvesters to resume operations under established rules. Meanwhile, coastal communities brace for heavy rain and high winds this weekend, prompting travel warnings and preparations for potential flooding, downed trees, and hazardous road conditions. In Eugene, a Florida fugitive wanted for an armed robbery was arrested in a joint police operation, with drugs and firearms found at his residence. Interstate 5 near Phoenix reopened after a temporary closure due to police activity, causing traffic delays. Concerns grow over SNAP benefits for 75,000 Oregonians as the government shutdown continues, with officials warning of increased food insecurity and public health risks.