Blakely McHugh
Blakely McHugh is co-anchor of NBC5 News at Sunrise and spokesperson for In This Together, a suicide prevention initiative. 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. – The third out of five finalists in the running for president of Southern Oregon University is visiting campus this week. Dr. Curtis Bridgeman is scheduled to visit SOU’s Ashland and Medford campuses on Oct. 21 – 22. Bridgeman has …
WOLF CREEK, Ore.— Around 4 A.M. Wednesday morning, Josephine and Jackson county firefighters were called out to a structure fire at the 76 gas station in Wolf Creek. Rural Metro Fire told NBC5 News at around 7 A.M. they were still working …
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore.— The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says they are investigating a homicide that happened on Eagle Mill Road just outside of Ashland. NBC5 News was the only station on scene while officers conducted the investigation. They say they got the …
GRANTS PASS, Ore.— All is clear at Asante Three Rivers Hospital after police were called to the Grants Pass campus after 8 this morning. An Asante spokeswoman says a man was threatening himself and others. She says he did not have a …
MEDFORD, Ore.— Medford Fire Department was called out to a fire at the All American Tires and Wheels just after midnight Wednesday morning. MFD says when they arrived, they found black smoke coming from the back of the building. The fire was …
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore.— The South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership says the Chiloquin Ridge Fire broke out yesterday near Chiloquin Ridge Road. Yesterday evening, crews shut the road down at Sprague River Road because of the fast-moving wildfire. As of Monday morning, …
PORTLAND, Ore.— The Oregon Health Authority says four people in Oregon are being monitored for Ebola. The OHA says the individuals recently visited the West African Countries of Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Both of those locations are experiencing …
ROSEBURG, Ore— The Roseburg VA center is expanding the eligibility for covid-19 vaccinations for veterans. The VA says any veterans that fall under the 1c category are now eligible. That category includes: 65 and older Veterans in congregate living Homeless veterans, including …
SOUTHERN OREGON— Rogue Credit Union’s CEO and President will be retiring in the Spring of 2022. The company made that announcement on Wednesday, March 17th. CEO Gene Pelham has worked with Rogue Credit Union for more than 18 years, taking over as …
TALENT, Ore. — The Phoenix-Talent School District is waiving the Construction Excise Tax for people who are trying to rebuild after the Almeda fire. The tax, which has been around since 2013, charges people who are building new construction in the town. …
