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:
SOUTHERN OREGON, —As schools try to figure out how to deal with the state’s vaccine mandate for teachers and staff, one local district is taking a different, and far stricter approach. In checking with local school districts, we’ve learned they’re taking many …
GRANTS PASS, Ore. —The city of Grants Pass is set to open its first-ever transitional housing and support services facility. Construction on the Foundry Village project started back in January. It’s now going to be unveiled for the first time on Wednesday. …
SOUTHERN OREGON, —The CDC announced last week, it’s expanding eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots. “The way to stop this pandemic is to get as many people protected as possible,” said Dr. Shames with Jackson County Public Health. More and more Oregonians are …
MEDFORD, Ore. —With cold weather approaching, Medford City Council Thursday, voted to allow overnight car camping this winter, in more locations in the city. It allows more organizations the flexibility of allowing people to park their cars, at certain businesses overnight. In …
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. —Jackson County voters will decide if the county’s tax assessor position, should continue to be an elected position, or be filled by the county, next month. In a work-study session in June, county commissioners put the decision to voters. …
ASHLAND, Ore. —Southern Oregon University, had its 3rd finalist for its open presidential position, on campus Thursday. The third finalist is Dr. Curtis Bridgeman. He’s is visiting SOU’s Ashland and Medford campuses, Thursday and Friday. Dr. Bridgeman is the Roderick and Carol Wendt …
SOUTHERN OREGON, —A new police academy seeks to spark cultural change in today’s law enforcement agencies. The Ethos Academy is an in-person and online training platform, to teach ethics and leadership training to law enforcement organizations. It stands for ethics to help …
MEDFORD, —The Rogue Valley Manor hosted its 8th vaccination clinic for COVID-19 booster shots for residents this afternoon. Staff and volunteers administered the shots. The Manor says, the clinic completed booster vaccinations for all eligible residents in every level of care. Carolyn …
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. —A Grants Pass realtor was arrested Tuesday. The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, says she’s involved with more than two dozen illegal marijuana transactions. Sheriff Dave Daniel says over several years, 41-year-old Tyra Polly Ann Foxx, has transferred ownership of properties, …
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. —Two Jacksonville property owners are learning more about the history of their property. That’s thanks to the Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology. What is now a private residence along Oregon street was once the Eagle Brewery and Saloon. It …
