Katie Streit
NBC5 News reporter Katie Streit comes from her hometown, Las Vegas. Katie went to the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
While in Las Vegas, Katie won a Student Emmy for her coverage of the Las Vegas Shooting Anniversary. She also hosted and produced the university's political news show, where she interviewed Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-1). Her passion for politics turned into a coveted internship at the US Capitol in Washington D.C. In her final months working in the Las Vegas area, she was recognized for her journalism achievements by the Nevada Broadcaster's Foundation.
Katie is excited to tell the stories of local Southern Oregonians and Northern Californians. Feel free to contact her at [email protected]
Katie's most recent stories:
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Jackson Co. is putting the finishing touches on its first drive-thru COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic beginning tomorrow 9 am-4:30 pm. The county said it’s now opening up to educators because fewer people are registering than previously thought. The 3-day …
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Unlike Jackson Co., Josephine Co. is vaccinating educators along with people in Phase 1A for its vaccination clinics this week. School districts can’t force employees to get the vaccine, like any employer. However, with the push for in-person …
MEDFORD, Ore. – Jackson and Josephine Counties are holding their first vaccine clinics later this week. They’re both partnering with Asante and the National Guard to make it possible. Jackson County Public Health has made it clear only people in Phase 1A …
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – State and local health officials are caught by surprise after the federal government said there is no government stockpile of the COVID-19 vaccine. Jackson and Josephine County are still planning on rolling out vaccination clinics late next week. …
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – With schools returning to in-person classes soon, some teachers are facing a difficult choice; their career or their or their loved one’s health. It seems like an impossible decision. Choosing between your career or possibly exposing yourself or …
MEDFORD, Ore. – As schools get closer to returning to in-person learning teachers are pushing for vaccines. Gov. Kate Brown announced last night educators will be part of the next group to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Now some education unions are concerned …
ASHLAND, Ore. – Two months after the death of 19-year old Ashland black man Aidan Ellison, his mother is filing a pair of lawsuits connected to the case. The announcement from Ellison’s mother comes as a racial equity group said it’s looking …
MEDFORD, Ore. – Oregon’s newest legislators were sworn-in Monday morning. The legislature is preparing for a unique session beginning next week. It’ll feature a mixture of in-person and virtual meetings. The Oregon capitol welcoming in a new batch of freshmen legislators Monday, …
MEDFORD, Ore. – Healthcare workers, first responder, as well as people in congregate living areas, such as nursing homes are the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Oregon. But with the state quickly falling behind in vaccination rates, government officials said …
MEDFORD, Ore. – After OHA confirmed Jackson Co. Sheriff’s Office had at least 23 positive COVID-19 cases many questioned if the illness got into the jail. The agency said in a Facebook post-Friday afternoon since the start of the pandemic they have …
