Tiffany Lewis

1 week 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 week 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.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks ago | kval.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.

2 weeks ago | kcby.com | Tiffany Lewis

Jewish Voice for Peace is an American-Jewish anti-Zionist advocacy organization with chapters across universities, including the University of Oregon. One member of the group shared his initial reaction to the news. “I think it's tragic when people who are foreign ambassadors are assassinated. I think it's tragic when anyone is assassinated.