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:
GRANTS PASS, Ore – For over 30 years, a Grants Pass husband and wife have been in the book business. Now, they are looking for someone new to take over. Owning a bookstore was Karen Moore’s dream. So she and her husband, Robert, made …
JACKSON COUNTY – The Portland Police Bureau, the state’s largest local police agency, is relaxing it’s hiring requirements. Portland NBC-affiliate KGW reports it has 128 openings. Last week, the Portland Police Bureau announced they will now open applications to people with a high …
MEDFORD, Ore – A mobile library for kids kicked off this morning at Washington Elementary School in an effort to keep kids reading over the summer. The program was created by a teacher at Washington Elementary last year. Jodi Smith and fellow teachers …
JACKSON COUNTY – With the fourth of July just around the corner, firework sales are kicking off. Sales start Sunday, however there are new rules you should know before you light that fuse. The city of Medford has shortened the time period …
MEDFORD, Ore. — A 40-year partnership between the Medford School District and the YCMA for after school activities has come to an end. The Medford School District is now working with Innovation Learning and Kids Unlimited. The new programs will start when …
WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Ron Wyden says he has been working to help fix some of the struggles Southern Oregon knows all too well. In the last year, he says he’s focused on wildfire prevention. “The prevention has gotten short shrift,” Sen. …
WASHINGTON D.C. — Since June 1, 2018, Congressman Greg Walden has worked on several types of legislation regarding forest management. Last month, the congressman co-sponsored a new bill: the Resilient Federal Forests Act. “I don’t want us to be what some call smoke …
WASHINGTON D.C. — With fire season upon us, firefighters are ready to start battling wildfires. But what have our federal lawmakers done to help us avoid another catastrophic wildfire season? Since June 1, of last year, Senator Jeff Merkley has introduced several …
WOLF CREEK, Ore — One lane of I-5 shutdown Friday evening due to a wildfire. Eight different agencies and two helicopters battled a fire at Wolf Creek. Oregon Department of Forestry said the cause of this fire was likely a small piece …
JOSEPHINE COUNTY – American Medical Response in Josephine County has ended its partnership with Mercy Flights. That means those who are subscribed to the current program with them, called Paramed, will only be receiving coverage for ground transportation starting in July. According …
