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:

One-on-one hearings for public on Jordan Cove project

June 24, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore.– A federal agency is holding public hearings in several southern Oregon counties over the next few days about the controversial Jordan Cove LNG Project and pipeline. The first of the four meetings took place in Coos County on Monday however …

Ashland unveils new smoke info website

June 24, 2019

ASHLAND, Ore.– The City of Ashland has unveiled a new website to help people through the worst of fire season. The website is called Smokewise Ashland. It’s been in the works for the past two years. In it, information on smoke, health, …

Celebration of Life for Sherm Olsrud this Saturday

June 24, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore.– A public Celebration of Life for one of the Rogue Valley’s longest running and most prominent businessmen is scheduled for this Saturday. Sherm Olsrud, who passed away last month a the age of 95, was the founder of Sherm’s Thunderbird …

Dutch Bros cuts ties with carbon cap advocacy group

June 23, 2019

GRANTS PASS, Ore.– Dutch Bros. Coffee is cutting ties with an advocacy group supporting the controversial cap-and-trade energy conservation bill, House Bill 2020. The Grants Pass-based company made notice to leave Oregon Business for Climate on Friday – a day after Republican state …

Motor home up in flames, no injuries

June 23, 2019

GOLD HILL, Ore.– A motor home engulfed in flames was quickly put out by crews this weekend after views of black smoke could be seen from the interstate. The calls came in around 9 p.m. Saturday night as people could see the …

Medford invention makes golfing more accessible with Golf Stik

June 22, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore.– A Medford-based invention is making golf a more accessible sport with help from the Walking Tall Golf Stik. On Saturday, the creator and several golfers invited those who were blind to come to the Bear Creek Golf Course to help …

Non-profit gives assistance dog to family with autistic son

June 19, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore.– A Medford family is receiving the gift of a lifetime to help their child with autism. Local organization Dogs For Better Lives has provided assistance dogs to families across the country at no cost to the recipient. Now the Ochoa …

Recovery Cafe opens in Medford, holds grand opening

June 18, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore.– A twist to the normal cafe environment is being used to help people struggling with substance abuse disorder and providing them with a support group to help on their recovery. Located in downtown Medford, The Recovery Cafe is holding it’s …

Saddle up! Mounted shooters club forms in southern Oregon

June 17, 2019

EAGLE POINT, Ore.– A newly formed organization is bringing a bit of the Old Wild West to southern Oregon. Strapping on saddles, loading guns, and mounting up, this mounted shooters club is capturing a bit of the feeling of being a cowboy …

Father’s Day Honor Flight comes home, celebrates fathers and veterans

June 16, 2019

MEDFORD, Ore.– More than a dozen veterans returned to the Rogue Valley Sunday after taking part in an honor flight to the nation’s capital. The non-profit takes wartime veterans to Washington D.C. at absolutely no cost to them so that the men …