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:
ASHLAND, Ore. — “It’s been a crazy day,” Owner of Winchester Inn, Drew Gibbs, said. In the early hours of Tuesday morning, thousands of people woke up without gas, hot water or heat. Avista Utilities said the outage occurred from a pressure problem …
Update (03/18/19 9:10 a.m.) – Police have identified the man who was shot and killed on I-5 as 53-year-old Edward Lanier of Myrtle Creek, Oregon. —————————— Original story: ROSEBURG, Ore. — Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a report of …
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — Homelessness is a serious issue in southern Oregon, but there are services and ways to escape it. NBC5’s Blakely McHugh went to Welcome Home Oregon in Grants Pass. The organization provides transitional housing for those who are just getting …
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Due to daylight saving, it’s staying darker in the morning, longer. Because of that, police are issuing a reminder to drivers that kids are still headed out to the bus stop early, and it may be harder to …
MEDFORD, Ore. — Construction in downtown Medford is underway as the city of Medford is working to improve the sidewalks and curb ramps. The work is part of the city’s plan to keep the sidewalks in good shape and in compliance with …
MEDFORD, Ore.— Medford Parks and Recreation is supporting the idea of Medford becoming part of Bee City USA. A group of pollinator advocates came to Medford Parks and Recreation to ask that they consider taking on the title. The title would require the …
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore.— Homelessness is a serious issue in southern Oregon, but there are services and ways to escape it. NBC5’s Blakely McHugh met Bryan Wenzel who was homeless when he was a teenager. He got connected with Hearts With a Mission, a …
MEDFORD, Ore. — On Tuesday, March 3rd, 2019 the community came together to buy rooms America’s Best Value Inn in Medford so that the homeless had a warm place to sleep at night. Jesse Lewis and now, 9-year-old Osiris Lewis were one …
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. — On Friday, March 1 around 4:30 P.M., Oregon State Police, and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 211 near milepost 16. According to OSP, 75-year-old Maurice Deets and 49-year-old passenger Matthew Deets were traveling northbound on Hwy …
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore.— Homelessness is a serious issue in southern Oregon, but there are services and ways to escape it. NBC5’s Blakely McHugh went to ROC Food Pantry in Josephine County. It’s the largest food pantry in Josephine County, feeding thousands of people …
