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Saturday, August 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A cougar sighting in neighborhoods near Hendricks Park in Eugene, Oregon, has residents concerned and taking precautions.  KEZI

CRIME NEWS

  • Lane County Sheriff's Office is searching for a Coburg man, Justin Wayne Arbogast, in connection with a spree of vehicle break-ins in McKenzie Bridge.  NBC 16

CULTURE NEWS

  • Eugene's Music's Edge Rock Camp provides a week-long opportunity for youths aged 10 to 18 to form bands, receive instruction, and perform live, fostering a vibrant local music community.  KEZI

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Pro-Palestine protesters rallied at the University of Oregon, against the disciplinary action faced by students for chalk messages regarding UO's stance on Gaza, with the university softening consequences.  NBC 16

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Increased fire activity is anticipated in the Willamette Complex North due to warmer, drier weather, with a community meeting scheduled and ongoing evacuation alerts.  KVAL
  • The Willamette Complex North is facing increased fire activity due to warmer, drier conditions, prompting a community meeting and evacuation alerts.  NBC 16

HEALTH NEWS

  • United Healthcare might exclude Legacy Health Systems from its network by October 1 if ongoing negotiations fail, impacting Oregon and Washington members' in-network access to several hospitals.  KVAL

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Eugene Emeralds baseball team employs specialized training in Arizona to acclimate to diverse weather conditions, ensuring player readiness for the season's variable climates.  KVAL

EVENTS

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  • River Celebration at Rasor Park

    Celebrate the Willamette River Greenway with community activities including apple pressing, games, music, and nature walks at Rasor Park.

    Sun, 9/8/24

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  • Sensory Storytime for Children

    Experience a joyful gathering of stories and play in a positive sensory environment designed for children aged 2-8 and their grownups.

    Thu, 9/12/24

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  • SOS Sisters of Sobriety Weekly Meeting

    Experience a supportive environment for women affected by alcohol addiction through open literature-led meetings.

    Fri, 9/13/24

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  • Caveman Dave Live Performance

    Experience a live music performance by Caveman Dave at the Eugene Saturday Market Stage, promising a fun atmosphere and great vibes.

    Sat, 9/14/24

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  • Open Mic Mondays at Manifest Bar & Brewery

    Experience local talent showcasing their music every Monday night at Manifest, with music starting at 6:30 PM after name drawings.

    Mon, 9/16/24

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