Blakely McHugh
Blakely McHugh is a weather forecaster and reporter for NBC5 News. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Blakely is a native of San Diego, CA.
Blakely is excited to be in southern Oregon, a place that gets all the seasons and has similar temperatures to Arizona in the summer! When she’s not at work, you can find her relaxing at home watching TV and cuddling with her cat, Dallas. She also enjoys trying new places to eat and exploring the outdoors.
Blakely loves meeting new people so if you see her out and about, say “Hi!”
Blakely's most recent stories:
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore— We’re expecting a beautiful weekend in Southern Oregon and what a better way to celebrate than to get outdoors and enjoy fun events? If you’re looking to give back, there’s a benefit being held for 5-year-old Nathaniel Ohlsen. Last …
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — Earlier this week, Josephine County Animal Shelter posted about 17 animals being left outside of its building on Tuesday night. The shelter says there was a total of 14 cats, one dog, and two ferrets all in one …
UPDATE, 10:10 pm 10/01/19— Just before 9 P.M. Tuesday evening, Michael Andrew Cordz was taken into custody by police. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says Cordz flagged down an Oregon State Police trooper. The trooper recognized Cordz and took him into custody without …
GOLD HILL, Ore. — Nearly one year ago, then 4-year-old Nathaniel Ohlsen was undergoing cancer treatment for neuroblastoma. His family is from Gold Hill and had to move to Portland for his treatments. A benefit at Moose Lodge was held for him. …
MEDFORD, Ore. — Papillon Rouge, a boutique in Medford, is hosting a fundraising event this weekend for SoHumane. The owner of the boutique is passionate about advocating for animals. She says nearly two years ago she got the idea to create a …
OREGON— On Thursday, the Oregon Health Authority issued a public health warning urging Oregonians to stop using vaping products immediately. That came after the second confirmed death in Oregon and the 13th death in the nation due to vaping. “The safety of …
MEDFORD, Ore. — Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center is building at $64 million outpatient cancer center in Medford. The hospital says the Rogue Valley needs this center to meet the growing needs for cancer services in Southern Oregon and Northern California. They …
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Hometown Buffet in Medford closed its doors on Monday. The company posted a sign on their door reading: To our valued guests, this location is now closed. Thank you for your business and we hope to serve you …
LAKEVIEW, Ore.— Lakeview school district closed all schools on Monday after a violent threat was made online. Will Cahill, Lake County Schools superintendent, says the threat was found on social media on Saturday night. He says due to the details of the …
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Oregon has many beautiful seasons that allow those that live here to enjoy hiking, hunting and even cutting down trees for Christmas. But with the outdoors and icy winter season, comes inevitable risks like getting lost or getting …
