Jenna King
NBC5 News Reporter Jenna King is a Burbank native. She graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Sports Business. During her time at the U of O, she was part of the student-run television station, Duck TV. She also grew her passion for sports through interning with the PAC 12 Network.
When Jenna is not in the newsroom you can find her rooting for her hometown Dodgers, exploring the outdoors, or binging on the latest Netflix release.
Jenna's most recent stories:
MEDFORD, Ore. —The massive Bear Creek Greenway clean-up project continues in Medford. But as the livability team works on more campsites, homeless advocates continue the fight. Medford Police say it’s cleaned up 99 camps so far since the passage of the city’s …
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. —A new music experience at the Britt Festival kicks off Friday night. But with the high temperatures, there are a few changes. Music in the Woodlands allows people to walk along the trails near the Britt grounds, while musicians play …
Medford, Ore. —Local hospitals are beginning to feel the impact of the spike in COVID-19 cases. Asante spokesperson Lauren Van Sickle tells us the hospital is now rescheduling most elective surgeries. This time last month, the hospital was averaging 8 to 10 …
MEDFORD, Ore. —Nearly a year after the Almeda Fire claimed more than 2,000 homes, the rebuilding continues. For some local families, that process is getting a little easier. “Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god are you kidding?” said one …
MEDFORD, Ore. —A scary wakeup for an east Medford couple Thursday morning. They caught a burglar trying to get into their home. It happened around 3:30 am. Police declined to say which street it was on but said it was near the …
COOS COUNTY, Ore. —A Coos County prison that has many fighting for it to stay open, is officially closing. Wednesday, the Oregon Department of Corrections confirmed the status of Shutter Creek Correctional Institution. This comes after Shutter Creek employees, county commissioners, and …
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Ore. —Four hydroelectric dams in the Klamath River, are under new ownership. However, Siskiyou County is against the decision to remove the dams. The lower Klamath Project is now owned by the Klamath River Renewal Corporation. Siskiyou County says it’s …
MEDFORD, Ore—Some community groups are worried about the loss of an organization that supports sex trafficking victims. NBC5 News first told you about Redemption Ridge closing its doors Tuesday night. Community Works is another nonprofit that does similar work. The agency works …
MEDFORD, Ore. — The CDC recommended Tuesday children in school wear masks at all times, whether they’re vaccinated or not. Meanwhile, southern Oregon continues to see a surge in COVID-19 cases. Local health officials say its masking policies aren’t going anywhere. Both …
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. —Following the devastating wildfire that swept through the Greenway last September. The city of Central Point is taking a proactive approach to managing the area that was damaged. The city has implemented regular maintenance to minimize the threat of …
