Saturday, August 10th, 2024

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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon Department of Human Services seeks public assistance to locate 12-year-old foster child Chayton Owings, who is missing and believed to be in danger in Eugene. NBC 16
- ➤ A homeless woman and her daughter in Springfield have been reunited with their stolen car, essential for their shelter, thanks to local utility workers. KEZI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Eugene Police are searching for a suspect in a daytime rape incident on Fern Ridge Trail, urging community vigilance and offering safety tips. KVAL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 4J students explored Eugene Airport during Aviation STEM Day, gaining hands-on insight into aviation, inspired by Flying Classroom's Barrington Irving. NBC 16
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Eugene has introduced a guide teaching residents how to properly water trees during the summer, highlighting their importance in combating climate change and enhancing stormwater filtration. NBC 16
- ➤ California and Alaska management teams are taking over wildfire efforts in Oregon, with over 1,000 firefighters working to contain the blazes, as community members are updated on the changes. KEZI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oregon State Police face a new backlog of rape kits despite 2018 laws designed to prevent such delays, with current figures showing fewer than a thousand kits awaiting processing. NBC 16
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