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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Operation C.A.R.E Sheds Light on Issues

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Published April 30, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — For the eighth time, Medford city officials went door-to-door for Operation Community Awareness Rejuvenation Effort or Operation C.A.R.E. “There’s a lot of examples where we’ve made a difference in people’s lives. Sometimes, it’s a little thing for us as a city, but a big thing to them,” said Medford Police Lt. Mike Budreau. … Continue reading »

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Bank Robber Arrested

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Published April 29, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford Police arrested a bank robbery suspect in a matter of minutes after the initial 911 call. Police say 39-year-old Joe Campos walked into the Key Bank on East Main Street and waited in line. When he got up to the teller, he demanded cash. Officers say Campos did not flash a weapon, … Continue reading »

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Police Search for Serial Arsonist

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Published April 26, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — Investigators are searching for a serial arsonist they believe started 8 fires in a year. Around 6:30 a.m. Friday, fire investigators responded to a house fire on the 1900 block of Stewart Avenue. They quickly learned this fire was arson and they are now asking the public to keep their eyes out … Continue reading »

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Group Fights Against Public Safety Levy

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Published April 25, 2013

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A group in Josephine County is pushing to stop voters from voting for a criminal justice tax levy. Measure 17-49 proposes to implement a $1.48 per $1,000 assessed value for three years. This is the second time Josephine County is voting on a measure like it. Last May, voters turned down a … Continue reading »

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Jackson Co. Recognizes Drug Court Grads

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Published April 25, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — Drug addicts who chose to turn their lives around were recognized by the Jackson County courts on Thursday. Nine people successfully graduated from adult drug court. This afternoon, the graduates all told their stories. Many say they were on the brink of losing their friends and family because of their addiction, but … Continue reading »

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Charges Never Filed on Man with Meth

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Published April 24, 2013

NEAR ROGUE RIVER, Ore. — Several charges were never filed against a man who was arrested for having meth in his car, which police say his 6-year-old daughter then ingested. 28-year-old Elijah Benbow was pulled over on Interstate 5 on Monday. Jackson County Sheriff Deputies discovered several bags of meth in his car. After talking … Continue reading »

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Man Arrested For Strangling Rumors Owner

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Published April 24, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — A Medford woman is still shaken up after she says a man forced his way into her business and choked her. One of the owners of Rumors Karaoke Lounge says a man she recognized earlier Tuesday night showed up at her business after hours and then assaulted her. Police say the man … Continue reading »

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Man Searches for Great-Grandfather

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Published April 23, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — A Eugene man is hoping Southern Oregon will have answers to his past. One photograph spurred a life-long mission for 79-year-old David Hahn. A cousin showed him the picture when they were young. “When I looked at him, I fell off my bench because it was like I was looking at myself,” … Continue reading »

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Mental Health in Schools Gain Support

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Published April 22, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — There is a new plan in Congress to boost mental-health programs in schools. The Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act proposes to fund programs and services for students with mental health issues. This act would reauthorize federal programs by the Department of Education and Health and Human Services. Specifically, suicide prevention, child trauma and … Continue reading »

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New Restaurant Takes Over Old Farmhouse

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Published April 22, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — A new restaurant is taking over one of the Old Farmhouse Restaurant buildings. “Memo’s Kitchen” opened up two weeks ago on South Riverside Avenue in Medford. It’s a Mexican-food restaurant that also serves traditional American dishes. The restaurant plans to only serve breakfast and lunch. The hours are from 6 a.m. to … Continue reading »

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