Billy Spotz

Eugene

Multimedia Journalist at KVAL-TV (Eugene, OR)

Multimedia Journalist at KPIC-TV (Roseburg, OR)

Multimedia Journalist at KMTR-TV (Springfield, OR)

Way too into goofy stuff. News guy.

Articles

Attorney highlights due process in student visa revocations

1 week ago | kcby.com | Billy Spotz

EUGENE, Ore. — More than a dozen students at large universities in Oregon have had their visas taken away. The impacted students are students from Oregon State University, the University of Oregon, and Portland State University. We reached out to immigration attorneys on what the next steps for these students could look like. Stephen Manning has been serving as an immigration attorney and consultant for 30 years at the Innovation Law Lab in Portland.
Attorney highlights due process in student visa revocations

1 week ago | kpic.com | Billy Spotz

More than a dozen students at large universities in Oregon have had their visas taken away. The impacted students are students from Oregon State University, the University of Oregon, and Portland State University. We reached out to immigration attorneys on what the next steps for these students could look like. Stephen Manning has been serving as an immigration attorney and consultant for 30 years at the Innovation Law Lab in Portland.
Lane County offers prevention tips as measles threat grows

2 weeks ago | kval.com | Billy Spotz

As the measles outbreak in the U.S. continues with a case recently announced in Hawaii, our station spoke with local health officials about what you can do to keep yourself safe. Last year, Oregon saw a small outbreak, with 31 cases across the state, primarily in the Portland Metro Area; mostly in unvaccinated individuals.
How a Eugene man uses TikTok to grow his business and raise awareness

2 weeks ago | kpic.com | Billy Spotz
How a Eugene man uses TikTok to grow his business and raise awareness

2 weeks ago | kval.com | Billy Spotz
'Autism Chose Me': How a Eugene man uses TikTok to grow his business and raise awareness

2 weeks ago | kpic.com | Billy Spotz

TOPICS:AutismTikTokBusinessAwarenessEugeneGillis WilliamsNeurodivergentMerchIt started in a dorm room in Pullman, Washington. Washington State University student, and current Eugene resident, Gillis Williams, created a TikTok account with the goal of starting up his own business. While looking for a name, and batting around ideas, Williams took the advice of his dad, who told him that the business had to be one that caused the "pin to drop."Thus, Autism Chose Me came into being.
Warmer weather brings relief and activity to Eugene-Springfield after chilly Thursday

2 months ago | kval.com | Billy Spotz

by Billy Spotz & KVAL.com StaffSat, February 15th 2025 at 6:50 PMUpdated Sat, February 15th 2025 at 6:53 PM
Striking BigFoot employees prepared for long haul over pension concerns

Oct 23, 2024 | kval.com | Billy Spotz

You may have seen BigFoot trucks around town restocking stores, but employees with the beverage company are still on strike. Our station has been following the BigFoot Beverage Co. strike since the picket line began over a month ago. According to the company, they're in the process of rebuilding their driver team. Still, no resolution seems in sight, as employee's pensions remain the chief point of concern. Our station reached out to both sides for an update on the state of the strike.
Heartache to relief: Eugene resident reconnects with mom post-Hurricane Milton

Oct 11, 2024 | kcby.com | Billy Spotz

EUGENE, Ore. — The effects of Hurricane Milton are being felt all the way across the country, with one Eugene resident saying he lost contact with his mom as the storm made landfall. “Monday night I got a call from my mom, and she basically was talking to me saying she wanted to talk to me one last time just in case something did happen," said Jimmy Fortuna-Peak of Eugene.
Heartache to relief: Eugene resident reconnects with mom post-Hurricane Milton

Oct 11, 2024 | nbc16.com | Billy Spotz

EUGENE, Ore. — The effects of Hurricane Milton are being felt all the way across the country, with one Eugene resident saying he lost contact with his mom as the storm made landfall. “Monday night I got a call from my mom, and she basically was talking to me saying she wanted to talk to me one last time just in case something did happen," said Jimmy Fortuna-Peak of Eugene.