Anna Weeks

Anna Weeks is the anchor of NBC5 News at 5 and 11 and Your Place @7 with Anna Weeks. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Oregon State University with a degree in Digital Communication Arts and a minor in writing. Previously, she interned with the National Association of Broadcasters at the NAB Show in Las Vegas. Originally from the Portland area, Anna loves exploring Southern Oregon. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running, and watching sports.

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Coquille Chief Don Ivy dies, after battle with cancer

July 22, 2021

OREGON— The Coquille Tribe is in mourning, after Chief Don Ivy died Monday, after a seven month battle with cancer. The City of North Bend says he was 70-years-old and had been Chief since 2014. The city says he was well-known in …

Bootleg Fire nears 300k acres, prompts more evacuations

July 18, 2021

LAKE COUNTY, Ore. — The Bootleg Fire is now estimated at 298,662 acres and is 22% contained. Crews battling the fire say the east side of the fire continues to be problematic. Additional evacuation levels have been implemented in Lake County due …

BREAKING: Multiple agencies responding to fire near Medford’s Airport

July 18, 2021

UPDATE 5:25 p.m. — The Oregon Department of Forestry says crews are starting to get a handle on the fire and are working on mop up. ODF says firefighters are also watching for spot fires, saying wind is a major concern. ### …

Helicopter fighting Lava Fire crashes into Lake Shastina, pilot survives

July 7, 2021

LAKE SHASTINA, Calif. — A helicopter fighting the Lava Fire performed an emergency landing into Lake Shastina Wednesday afternoon. The Siskiyou County Sheriff says the pilot was able to swim to shore and is safe. Shasta-Trinity National Forest says the pilot is …

Multiple reports: Dutch Bros files to go public

June 15, 2021

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Dutch Bros is getting ready to go public. According to multiple reports, the coffee chain is filing for an initial public offering. It would be the state’s first major IPO in years. Last month, Bloomberg reported the company …

Full containment expected Saturday for 21 acre fire in Klamath Co.

June 11, 2021

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — Full containment is expected Saturday for a 21-acre fire in the Fremont Winema National Forest. As of Friday evening, the Spring Fire is 50% contained, burning about 3-miles south of milepost 9 on Sprague River Highway. The fire …

Galice Resort thanks community for support, following fire

June 9, 2021

GALICE, Ore. — A day after the historic Galice Resort burned to the ground, the owners are thanking the community for the support. The Galice Resort posted on Facebook, saying their motto has never been more true: “Galice is just Galice, until …

Roseburg man arrested after fatal car crash

June 1, 2021

ROSEBURG, Ore. — An arrest has been made, after fatal car crash in Roseburg last week. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says 43-year-old Michael Eugene Garcia was arrested for several charges, including manslaughter, driving under the influence of intoxicants and reckless driving. …

Arrest made after shots fired at Lost River Jr/Sr High School

May 13, 2021

MERRILL, Ore. — A suspect is behind bars, after the Klamath County School District says three shots were fired in the Lost River Junior/Senior High School parking lot during a baseball game. The Klamath County School District said on Facebook a person …

Oregon State University requiring COVID-19 vaccines for students, employees

May 4, 2021

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State University is announcing it’s plans to require students to be vaccinated before they return. The university made the announcement late Tuesday. The requirement is for all students and staff working on campus starting Fall 2021. Some students …