Sharon Ko

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Name: Sharon Ko
Date registered: May 4, 2012

Biography

Sharon Ko joined the KDRV NewsWatch 12 team in September of 2011 coming from another member of the Chambers Communications family, KEZI 9 News in Eugene, Oregon. Sharon Ko joined the KEZI 9 News team in May of 2010 as a reporter based out of KEZI’s Roseburg newsroom. She graduated from the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication, majoring in Electronic Media with a minor in Political Science. During college, she interned at KOIN News 6 and Fox 12 News in Portland where she found her love for journalism. Sharon has lived in Oregon her whole life, and enjoys reporting about her home state. She believes that news is about telling the heart of every story, and is excited to be part of KDRV NewsWatch 12′s award-winning News team. If you have any story ideas, you can send Sharon an e-mail at sharonko@kdrv.com.

Latest posts

  1. Teen Shooting Highlights Gun Safety — May 20, 2013
  2. Officers Train to Help Mentally Ill — May 17, 2013
  3. More Kids Checking Into Drug Recovery — May 17, 2013
  4. Heroin: Heating Up, Part 2 — May 16, 2013
  5. Heroin: Heating Up, Part 1 — May 15, 2013

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  1. No Charges Filed in Alleged Horse Abuse — 19 comments

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Old Kim’s Restaurant Used to Train

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Published May 8, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — Firefighters typically train to rescue others, but on Wednesday, they practiced techniques to rescue each other. The former Kim’s Restaurant is scheduled to be torn down and it was a perfect place for training grounds. In the next couple of months, brand new firefighters with Medford Fire-Rescue and Fire District No. 3 will … Continue reading »

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Shooting Possibly Gang-Related

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Published May 8, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford Police are investigating gun shots fired in a west Medford neighborhood Tuesday night and say the incident is possibly gang-related. Around 8:20 p.m., Medford Police say someone in a car shot three rounds out toward the street. Police believe the shooter was disputing with a rival gang living in that neighborhood. Police … Continue reading »

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No Charges Filed in Alleged Horse Abuse

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Published May 7, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — A Medford woman says she is shocked after finding her neighbor’s injured pony tied up and left without food or water. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has decided the pony is not a victim of abuse. Deputies say they are not filing any charges. Over the weekend, they went to the property where this … Continue reading »

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Remains of Missing Man Found

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Published May 6, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — A body has been found in a rural part of Southern Oregon. Medical examiners have yet to confirm his identity, but evidence found near the body is leading police to one person. Around 11 a.m. on Sunday, a Rogue River resident called police, telling them he found a decomposed body and a … Continue reading »

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Heritage Earns Man Historic Invite

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Published May 3, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — A Southern Oregon man is chosen to represent the state alongside congressman Greg Walden. The owner of Sunrise Café, Ed Chun, was told through a text message, he was invited to Washington D.C. “Turns out this little event turned out to  be a joint session of congress where the South Korean president … Continue reading »

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Driver Crashes into Pole Causing Fires

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Published May 2, 2013

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — A driver crashes into a power pole causing several fires from the downed electrical lines. The driver spoke to NewsWatch12 exclusively and says he was driving on Corey Road when the driver in front of him tapped her brakes. He thought she was turning and he decided to pass her by … Continue reading »

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Ninth Arson Fire Investigated

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Published May 2, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — A fire erupts in a vacant home in southwest Medford. Investigators believe this could be the work of a serial arsonist they’ve been searching for since April 2012. Around 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, fire crews responded to reports of smoke at a home on the 1900 hundred block of Prune Street. They were able … Continue reading »

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Students Raise Money for Boston Victims

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Published May 1, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — At Saint Mary’s School on Wednesday, students across Southern Oregon put aside school rivalries and joined in for a fundraiser. Cascade Christian students joined St. Mary’s School and so did North and South Medford High School students. Students set a goal of $5,000 because it’s the average cost of one prosthetic limb. The … Continue reading »

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High-Speed Chase Ends in Crash

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Published May 1, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — A man is arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase. Medford police say close to midnight Wednesday, a man reported that his car was stolen. The same time an officer took the report, an Oregon State Police trooper spotted the car. Officers deployed spikes near the Rogue Valley Mall that slowed the car down. … Continue reading »

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Tax Levy for Public Safety Discussed

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Published May 1, 2013

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Dozens of people took to the streets showing their support for a tax measure in Josephine County. County leaders joined residents in the walk from the juvenile justice center to the jail. For voters who wanted to hear both sides of the measure, a town hall meeting was held after the … Continue reading »

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