Miles Furuichi
NBC5 News Reporter Miles Furuichi graduated from Chapman University with degrees in English and Journalism. He received post graduate experience in Los Angeles in photojournalism and commercial photography. He also spent time in Dublin, Ireland working in print journalism and advertising.
Miles is a Rogue Valley native, raised in Ashland. He enjoys hiking, mountain biking and photography.
Miles's most recent stories:
ASHLAND, Ore.– Plans are moving forward with new cottage housing in Ashland. It’s an attempt to create small dwelling units aimed at addressing the housing crisis. But in an appeal heard Tuesday night, neighbors of the future site say they feel the …
MEDFORD, Ore.– After nine months overseas, Oregon’s National Guard is returning home from Africa. On Tuesday, the first batch of the 1-186th Infantry Battalion touched down at Medford’s airport to a quieter than usual welcome home. But it was no less meaningful. …
GRANTS PASS, Ore.– A positive case of COVID-19 was discovered at Grants Pass High School during its summer school program. The school says on August 12 it was contacted by the individual that had tested positive. School representatives declined to say whether …
MEDFORD, Ore.– Harvest season is arriving for two major industries in the Rogue Valley. With thousands of pounds of fruit and hemp that need to be picked in the coming weeks, many hands are required. However, with the pandemic, there are concerns …
MEDFORD, Ore.– The Oregon Department of Education announced new standards for reopening this week that will benefit rural schools by relaxing some of the restrictions originally set in place. School districts are closing in on the new school year but with this …
WEED, Calif.– One of the world’s largest streaming services is promoting its new shows in one of California’s smallest towns. Weed, California is becoming the hotspot for a day to promote “Netflix is a Joke.” The streaming service is promoting its line …
MEDFORD, Ore.– A dental lab in Medford just got a federal stamp of approval to make nasal swabs used in COVID-19 testing. The company says producing the swabs locally will help speed up the supply chain. As their name indicates Solo Dental …
MEDFORD, Ore.– The Oregon National Guard 1-186th Infantry Battalion will be holding a drive-through job search this weekend. In a first of it’s kind, anyone interested in learning about what the National Guard does will be able to experience the drive-through. Those …
MEDFORD, Ore.– Shoppers across the country are facing sticker shock at the grocery store. Since the COVID-19 crisis began, certain foods have gone up in price as supply chains become more strained. It’s in part because as the pandemic sickens workers and …
GRANTS PASS, Ore.– Hellgate Jetboat Excursions found one of its boats assisting in an arrest early Tuesday morning. Grants Pass police say 30-year-old Gregory Jackson-Angus was attempting to escape from officers when he decided to jump into the river. Grants Pass Department …
