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:
CENTRAL POINT, Ore— Tuesday marks the first-day fireworks stands can open across Oregon. Eddie Sims, the tent manager of the Central Point Discounted Fireworks Superstore, has been selling fireworks for 22 years. He says setting up this year has been a little …
ASHLAND, Ore— Ashland shoe store, Village Shoes, is going out of business after 22 years. The owner, Stacey Larnerd, says over the last four years, the store has continuously lost money due to smoky summers and a drop in tourism. Larnerd says …
EAGLE POINT— Multiple juveniles have been arrested in connection to an assault in Eagle Point Tuesday. You may have seen a video of the altercation circulating social media last night. It has since been removed. Eagle Point police said five people, including …
MEDFORD, Ore. — Many people in Oregon are heading back into work as most of the state has entered Phase 1 of reopening. For many, that’s a good thing, but changes in safety procedures and a loss of income over the last …
SOUTHERN OREGON — All southwestern Oregon counties have gotten approval from Governor Kate Brown to move forward in Phase 1 of reopening on Friday, May 15. Jackson County received its approval late Wednesday night. Commissioner Rick Dyer shared the letter from the …
COOS COUNTY, Ore.— In a Facebook post early Thursday morning, Coos County commissioner Bob Main announced the governor’s approval for the county to start Phase 1 of reopening on Friday, May 15th. Curry County and Jackson County also received similar lettings from …
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore— Oregon State Police released video Wednesday of an officer-involved shooting on April 10. The agency says the video and pictures highlight the dangers they face every day. “I don’t think I’m alone when I admit my heart skipped a …
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The Jackson County Expo announced its closing down the personal protective equipment donation drive on Friday, May 15. John Vial, the director of the Emergency Center for Jackson County, says the county started the drive on March 21st …
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore.— Students have been out of school for nearly two months, and up until this point, seniors weren’t sure if they would have a graduation ceremony. But now that Oregon is slowly loosening restrictions on residents, Medford School District and …
CURRY COUNTY, Ore— Motel, lodges and Air b-n-b’s are gearing up to reopen on Friday but some vacation rental owners are holding out on getting their hopes up. Last week, Curry county commissioners voted to unanimously reopen motels and lodges on May …
