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.

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Some Josephine County parks remain open to public

March 31, 2020

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — For people wanting to get outside, Josephine County still has some parks open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to go fishing, boating, hiking, or other activities if you can maintain social distancing rules of six feet. The day …

Jackson Co. enters ‘rapid community spread’ phase of coronavirus

March 30, 2020

JACKSON, COUNTY, Ore. — With the amount of coronavirus cases rising across the county, Jackson County is no different. “We know that it’s spreading the way pandemics spread, which is the way pandemics spread, which is exponentially,” Dr. Jim Shames, Jackson County Public …

Essential businesses take extra precautions against coronavirus

March 30, 2020

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — While many people are staying at home, front line employees, like healthcare workers and grocery store employees, are still reporting to work. If safety measures are not implemented employees can be exposed to the virus. Jackson County Public Health …

Family creates ‘Quarantine Cuisine’ videos

March 27, 2020

PORTLAND, Ore. — Some families are using this time at home to create their very own YouTube channels. Nine-year-old Karson Owen-Kidd, little brother Korbin and dads Justin and Rob teamed up to create: Quarantine Cuisine. This isn’t just a home-ec class. Karson …

Tourism industry takes a hit

March 27, 2020

ASHLAND, Ore. — Lack of traffic through Ashland is already taking a toll on the tourism industry. The Ashland Chamber of Commerce’s Katharine Cato says people are already canceling travel plans. That will greatly affect many local businesses in Ashland. Cato says …

Oregon lawmakers support $2 trillion stimulus package

March 27, 2020

WASHINGTON D.C. — Congress approved a historic $2 trillion stimulus package for emergency aid throughout the U.S. The approval was met with applause and cheers in the house chamber. Southern Oregon lawmakers are praising the bill and say it will bring an …

Kids learn through planting gardens

March 26, 2020

TALENT, Ore. — One way kids can get outside and learn this spring is by gardening. The Talent Garden Club says one of the easiest things to plant are snow peas. Other easy items to plant could include lettuce, tomatoes, radishes and …

Medford man says he tested positive for COVID-19

March 26, 2020

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — ###UPDATE: A young Medford father says he is breathing a little better as of Friday afternoon after testing positive for COVID-19 Wednesday night. He says he is one of five cases of community spread coronavirus in Jackson County. …

Jackson Co. Library Services offers online resources

March 25, 2020

JACKSON CO., Ore. — Libraries aren’t open, but Jackson County Library Services still offers online resources. From writing labs and math tutoring to story time and online books, Jackson County Libraries have a wide range of free resources for all ages. “Having …

Bar starts making hand sanitizer

March 24, 2020

ETNA, Calif. – A bar in Etna, California is staying open, but not for serving drinks. Denny Bar Company has switched from making alcoholic drinks to making hand sanitizer. The bar says they are trying to help fill the need for hand sanitizer …