Tiffany Lewis

Eugene, Oregon

Reporter at KVAL-TV (Eugene, OR)

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UO student workers file unfair labor charges as strike reaches fifth day

1 week ago | kval.com | Tiffany Lewis

EUGENE, Ore. — The strike by University of Oregon student-workers entered its fifth day Friday, with tensions escalating between university administrators and striking Resident Assistants (RAs), who say they're being punished for walking off the job. Chants rang out across campus as student workers filed unfair labor practice charges against the university, alleging retaliation.
UO student workers file unfair labor charges as strike reaches fifth day

1 week ago | kcby.com | Tiffany Lewis

EUGENE, Ore. — The strike by University of Oregon student-workers entered its fifth day Friday, with tensions escalating between university administrators and striking Resident Assistants (RAs), who say they're being punished for walking off the job. Chants rang out across campus as student workers filed unfair labor practice charges against the university, alleging retaliation.
Eugene mourns Sharon Schuman, beloved musician and community leader

2 weeks ago | kval.com | Tiffany Lewis

EUGENE, Ore — The Eugene community is mourning the sudden and tragic death of Sharon Schuman, a beloved force of activism, music, and philanthropy who touched countless lives across Oregon. Schuman, 79, was struck and killed while jogging Wednesday morning along one of her favorite trails — a daily ritual she had maintained for more than four decades. Her loss is being felt across the city — from legal fellowships to affordable housing initiatives to preserving classical music.
CAHOOTS workers vow to revive crisis response model in Eugene amid funding challenges

2 weeks ago | kval.com | Tiffany Lewis

EUGENE, Ore. — It's been 20 days since CAHOOTS stopped operating in Eugene - and those behind the nationally acclaimed crisis response model say they are determined to rebuild and return to the streets. For the first time in nearly three weeks, we're hearing directly from CAHOOTS workers about the future of the program and their fight to keep this national model in Eugene.
Hoyle and DeFazio address seniors at town hall on Social Security concerns

3 weeks ago | kval.com | Tiffany Lewis

EUGENE, Ore. — Congresswoman Val Hoyle and retired Rep. Peter DeFazio spoke directly to about 100 seniors at Lane Community College regarding concerns over Social Security. In 2022, roughly 9,000 residents received Social Security. Both reps say that Social Security is not an entitlement; they describe it as an earned benefit that people pay into over their entire lives.
Making do without CAHOOTS: Local business owners plead for City support

3 weeks ago | kval.com | Tiffany Lewis

EUGENE, Ore. — What happens when those trained to respond to crises disappear? In Downtown Eugene, the sudden loss of CAHOOTS, the city's alternative crisis response program, has left small business owners facing emergencies with one less resource. For the owners of Flex Studios, their business location has become a frontline for mental health emergencies, overdoses, and other traumatic encounters.
Redefining affordable housing: SquareOne Villages co-ops

3 weeks ago | kval.com | Tiffany Lewis

EUGENE, Ore. — As demand for affordable housing continues to surpass supply in Eugene, one nonprofit is offering a unique solution. SquareOne Villages is challenging the traditional model of subsidized housing by creating "permanently affordable, resident-owned communities" designed for people living on fixed or very low incomes. Jose Ambrocio never imagined he would be raising his daughter alone.
Springfield Elks Lodge donates $3,500 to White Bird Clinic

4 weeks ago | kval.com | Tiffany Lewis

TOPICS:Springfield Elks LodgeWhite Bird ClinicCAHOOTSDonationMental healthCrisis responseCommunity supportFundingA local organization is giving back to try and help keep CAHOOTS alive. The Springfield Elks Lodge donated 35 hundred dollars to White Bird Clinic. Exalted Leader Dan Shults, the head of the Springfield Elks, says the money comes from a national grant program they apply for each year.
Campus community reacts to sudden visa cancellations, creating uncertainty at OSU

1 month ago | kval.com | Tiffany Lewis

CORVALLIS, Ore. — 13 international students at Oregon State University have less than two weeks to leave the country after their F-1 visas were revoked with little to no warning. It’s also unclear why the students have been targeted by the Department of Homeland Security. We spoke to people on campus Friday to get their reaction.
UO students, faculty react with fear, frustration amid federal visa crackdown

1 month ago | kval.com | Tiffany Lewis

At least four students face deportation, but Homeland Security has not provided a definitive reason for the visa revocations. Nationwide, outlets report concerns over student visas as the federal government implements a sweeping crackdown on immigration. 'Fear and chaos' — that's how one UO journalism professor described the atmosphere on campus.