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:
ASHLAND, Ore. – Southern Oregon fire victims are getting the chance to speak with state legislators Wednesday evening. They’re asked to participate in a virtual public hearing where they’ll be able to voice their concerns. Fire victims have until 5:30 pm Wednesday …
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Jackson Co. Public Health is holding a Second Dose Vaccination Clinic at the Jackson Co. Expo Feb. 11-13. People who got the first dose at the Expo and are in the Phase 1A Category, as well as educators, …
MEDFORD, Ore. – Several Southern Oregon counties, like Coos, Jackson, and Josephine will stay in the state’s extreme risk category Beginning Friday. However, Oregon’s largest county, Multnomah County, is being lowered from extreme to high despite having more cases. There are three …
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – While Jackson and Josephine Co. stay in the extreme risk category, Klamath Co. got some good news Tuesday. Gov. Kate Brown has lowered the county’s risk level from extreme to high. This means the reigns are slightly loosened …
MEDFORD, Ore. – Jackson Co. Jail is reporting its first COVID case inside the facility. Josephine Co. Jail had its first cases last fall and is in the midst of a larger outbreak right now. Now, both jails are trying to curb …
YREKA, Cali. – Friends of an Ashland man who was killed Wednesday by an avalanche in Siskiyou talk about the loss. Thursday morning crews in Siskiyou Co. recovered the body of Ashland man Brooke Golling. After Golling and a friend were caught …
EAGLE POINT, Ore. – A surprising announcement from the Butte Creek Mill Foundation, as it could lose its historic status as a water-powered mill. Three years after the Butte Creek Mill Foundation purchased the historic Eagle Point mill, it announced Thursday the …
TALENT, Ore. – Talent City Council held a Virtual Town Hall Wednesday talking about rebuilding efforts after the Almeda Fire. At the Virtual Town Hall councilors proposed an outline of a new community within talent where displaced people can live. It’s called …
MEDFORD, Ore. – A federal judge orders the State of Oregon to immediately offer state prison inmates the COVID-19 vaccine. Now adults in custody, also known as AIC, are being moved to the front of the line. State officials are planning on …
MEDFORD, Ore. – A recent Oregon State University study said more Oregonians are insecure about food than in previous years. Much of it is a result of the global pandemic. However, local food banks told NBC5 News it’s not that simple. Food …
