A judge in Oregon is stepping back into the decades-long fight over Northwest dams and salmon. The ruling keeps reservoir and spill levels close to last year’s settings, saying federal plans risk pushing already struggling salmon runs even closer to collapse. The case returned to court after the Trump administration pulled out of an earlier restoration deal backed by states and tribes. Supporters call it a win for fish and treaty rights, while critics argue any shift in dam operations could strain power supplies and regional trade.