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SALEM, Ore. — A unanimous vote by an Oregon house committee this week gives the green light to a bill designed to facilitate property tax reform in the state. Approved Tuesday to move forward for a house vote, HB 2321 looks at options to reform measures 5 and 50, which were designed to cap government spending, and were instituted more than three decades ago. The League of Oregon Cities said it's a small step in the right direction for a process that could take decades.

3 weeks ago | kval.com | Gold Meadows

EUGENE, Ore. — As prospective students for Lane Community College's (LCC) licensed practical nurse (LPN) certificate learn the program is paused -- leaving their applications denied, the school says another program is on the horizon to train more nurses. Sarah Yarck, a certified nursing assistant (CNA) hoping to level up in her career, says just as she was ready to take that step, she learned the opportunity was taken away.

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EUGENE, Ore. — Close to $16 million in cuts are on the way for the Eugene 4J School District for the 2025-2026 school year, and 4J says the problem will only get worse. The district points to lower enrollment numbers which it attributes to lower birth rates and a lack of affordable housing in Lane County. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Lower birth rates blamed for 4J enrollment dip; lower lows predictedIt also cites depleted COVID relief funds and higher expenses compared to revenue coming in to the district.

3 weeks ago | kval.com | Gold Meadows

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A longtime educator for Springfield Public Schools (SPS) will be remembered for his service and commitment to family this weekend. There's a mix of somberness and gratitude as the family of EJ Rotherham SPS grapple with his death. We spoke with his family Tuesday, June 3, and they say there's a mix of emotions as they process what they call an incredible loss.

4 weeks ago | kval.com | Gold Meadows

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — An Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) aerial training Thursday helped ground firefighters learn to communicate with aerial firefighters ahead of wildfire season. The full-day training is the first through a partnership between Weyerhaeuser and ODF. It brought out about 20 ground firefighters and several pilots to orchestrate wildfire water bucket drops -- with the aim of preventing injuries to civilians on the ground and to ensure the water gets to its target.