Good morning, Ogden.

The LDS church in Coalville is running a temporary shelter for evacuees from the Rocky Canyon Fire, offering water, snacks and a safe space to residents from Henefer.

The Red Cross + local officials coordinate to keep the shelter open as long as needed.

Adoption in Utah has dropped 22% over the past five years, with numbers declining from 1,658 in 2021 to 1,284 last year + experts link the trend to rising costs and increased social media scrutiny affecting family decisions.

Ogden City announced that 1.91 acres of the former Taylor Canyon Elementary property will be preserved as permanent public open space; future park improvements will be planned through neighborhood input + City Council review.

Ogden-Hinckley Airport, recently renovated with local art and efficient TSA, will soon introduce a new restaurant to serve both travelers and locals — with outdoor seating for plane watching — as Breeze Airways operates flights to Orange County on Thursdays and Sundays, with officials planning to expand service.

On July 31, Grow The Flow Utah hosted a free screening of 'The Lake' at Weber State University, inspiring West Point resident Travis Padilla to volunteer with the nonprofit to help save the Great Salt Lake + tackle toxic dust.

Padilla now dedicates daily hours to advocacy.