Tiffany Lewis

1 month ago | kval.com | Tiffany Lewis

In a packed roundtable Wednesday, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden celebrated Lane County's Medicaid-funded mobile crisis response programs as a national model. Wyden credited his CAHOOTS Act legislation - which passed in 2022 - to help transform mental health care delivery across Oregon. It serves both urban and rural areas with teams that respond to people in crisis, providing immediate care and follow-up services without relying on police or emergency rooms. Joined by Rep.

1 month ago | kval.com | Tiffany Lewis

EUGENE, Ore. — Federal and local representatives say the Willamette Valley is at risk of one of its most dangerous wildfire seasons yet, driven by extreme heat, dry conditions, and a decline in federal weather monitoring resources. At a press conference on Wednesday, Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Val Hoyle alongside Lane County Commissioner Heather Buch issued a stark warning about wildfire dangers in western Oregon.

1 month ago | kval.com | Tiffany Lewis

EUGENE, Ore. — As Jewish American Heritage Month unfolds, Jewish Americans in Eugene reflect on their experiences following the October 7, 2023, attack in Israel by Hamas, which resulted in over 1,200 deaths and 250 hostages. Many report increased hostility since the attack. Max Netter, a University of Oregon freshman, shared his experience: "I'm kind of embarrassed to say that after October 7, I started hiding. I was... I no longer wore my star of David at my high school.

1 month ago | kval.com | Tiffany Lewis

EUGENE, Ore. — More than 200 people gathered at the historic Eugene Pioneer Cemetery on Monday to honor fallen heroes and reflect on the true cost of freedom. The event, one of Oregon's oldest traditions, saw patriots come together to remember those lost and the sacrifices made for the nation's freedoms. U.S. Army Major Brian Guadette, a Eugene native retiring this week after 20 years of service, spoke emotionally about the importance of remembering these sacrifices.

1 month ago | kcby.com | Tiffany Lewis

We spoke with the paper's editor and the Lane County District Attorney, who are now demanding answers from Governor Kotek. “Honestly, at first, it was just straight up disbelief, like that can't possibly be true,” says Eugene Weekly Editor-in-Chief Camilla Mortensen. It's been over a year since Eugene Weekly nearly closed - the result of a devastating financial crime. The paper's former business manager, Elisha Young, is accused of embezzling at least $100,000.