Anna Weeks
Anna Weeks is a multimedia journalist for NBC5 News. 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 is excited to explore Southern Oregon. In her free time, she can be found reading, running or watching sports.
Anna's most recent stories:
PAISLEY, Ore. — Over 400 firefighters are battling heavy winds while fighting the Brattain Fire burning southwest of Paisley. The fire is estimated at 47,243 acres and is 44% contained. It remains active on the north and southeast sides. Firefighters say the …
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Level 3 “Go” orders are being downgraded in Talent and Phoenix areas to Level 1 “Be Ready,” according to Jackson County Emergency Management. Jackson County Emergency Management says to expect traffic delays and lane closures, as crews continue …
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Farming comes with all kinds of challenges. Not enough rain, too much rain, harmful insects and something Rogue Valley farmers have become all too familiar with: smoke. “It’s ready to be harvested. There’s no smoke smell to it at …
TALENT, Ore. — A Talent winemaker lost everything in the Almeda Fire, but local wineries are already pitching in to get him back on his feet. After grabbing one metal wine-making tool, Simple Machine Winery owner Brian Denner fled from the Almeda …
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — One week later, we are learning more about a fire along the Bear Creek Greenway that caused the entire city of Central Point to evacuate. Jackson County Sheriff Nathan Sickler said at Wednesday’s press conference that Medford Police …
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Command of the Almeda Fire is back in the hands of local fire districts, as more areas of Phoenix and Talent are being opened up. Although the Almeda Fire is 100% contained, county officials are still asking people …
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — An officer involved shooting critically injured one man in Grants Pass, according to Grants Pass Department of Public Safety. GPDPS sent out an alert Wednesday just before 11:30 a.m. It said no officers were injured during the incident, …
SOUTHERN OREGON — Several school districts across the valley are canceling classes because of nearby fires or unhealthy air quality. Three Rivers School District is cancelling their onsite learning for Monday. Kindergarten through third grade was planned for onsite learning for most …
PAISLEY, Ore. — Firefighters in the Brattain Fire are battling Red Flag conditions Sunday. The fire is now burning 20,000 acres just 10 miles south of Paisley, in steep, rugged terrain with limited access points and high winds. The fire is 0 …
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Pacific Power says they’re making headway in restoring power to thousands of customers across the state. The power company says it plans to restore power to more than 3,000 customers in Southern Oregon by Sunday evening. At 3 …
