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:

Two house fires in Selma believed to be intentional, says OSP

December 13, 2019

SELMA, Ore.– Two neighboring houses in Selma were damaged early Friday morning in what police believe to be two separate fires started intentionally. Investigators are still remaining tight-lipped about the incident as they look into a cause. However, firefighters say it’s suspicious …

Medford Fire-Rescue recognize three women who helped save a life

December 10, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore.– Some days, duty calls even when you’re not expecting it. On Tuesday, a ceremony was held at Medford Fire-Rescue’s Fire Station 4 to recognize the efforts of three hometown heroes who saved a man’s life. Shelly Diaz, Cheryl Martin, and Erin …

Foster the Love collecting last minute donations for foster children

December 9, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore.– Every child deserves to have a present for Christmas. That’s why a local nonprofit is gathering as many donations as it can. The non-profit Every Child Jackson County is part of a statewide initiative to help children in the foster …

An abundance of swaps as gifts for others

December 8, 2019

ASHLAND, Ore.– Hundreds of people looking for that special gift for holidays took part in a unique experience on Sunday. It was the 18th annual Abundance Swap. Held at the Historic Ashland Armory, the idea was created as a counter to the Black …

Mt. Ashland Ski Area opens for the season

December 8, 2019

MT. ASHLAND, Ore.– The winter sports season has finally arrived. With enough snow over the past couple of weeks, about 27 inches at the base, Mt. Ashland Ski Area officially opened its doors on Sunday. To celebrate day one, skiers and snowboarders …

Two-vehicle collision kills one in Ashland

December 8, 2019

ASHLAND, Ore.– One person is dead after a two-vehicle collision on Eagle Mill Road in Ashland Saturday night. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the crash but said it was still under investigation. The vehicles were identified as a truck and a …

Familia Unida passes out blankets, hot food to homeless

December 7, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore.– Familia Unida Car and Bike Club is well known for helping those in need but this weekend marked a first for the group. On Saturday, the organization passed out blankets, clothing and warm food to the homeless at Alba Park …

UPDATE: Missing man with dementia found deceased

December 7, 2019

ILLINOIS VALLEY, Ore.– *UPDATE*: The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that 63-year-old Russel Wilcox has been found deceased. On Friday afternoon, the sheriff’s office was notified about an unoccupied vehicle located down an embankment on a forest service road south of Takilma by Christmas Tree …

Medford’s Grinch brings cheer with a special reason this year

December 5, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore.– If you’ve lived in the Rogue Valley a while, you know one Medford neighborhood goes all out for the holidays. On Cherry Lane and Greystone Court, houses are decked with lights but only one house is where you’ll meet a special …

Sold! Grants Pass land open for sale to TMB Racing

December 4, 2019

GRANTS PASS, Ore.– It’s been a hot button issue for months but on Wednesday night Grants Pass city councilors voted unanimously to sell an enormous piece of land to TMB Racing. Discussions were lengthy with deliberations and public comment continuing well after …