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. Cannabis Community Rallies for Arrested — May 24, 2013
  2. Ashland Investing in a Sewer Robot — May 24, 2013
  3. On-Officer Cameras Document Actions — May 24, 2013
  4. Reduced Parks Funding in Ashland — May 23, 2013
  5. Law Enforcement Levy Fails — May 21, 2013

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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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Local Woman Describes “Shelter in Place”

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Published April 19, 2013

BOSTON, Mass. — Before the suspect was taken into custody, the governor of Massachusetts ordered a city-wide “shelter-in-place” this morning due to the manhunt. One Southern Oregon woman had a first-hand experience of the lockdown. NewsWatch12 spoke with Grants Pass resident Deanne Sharp who went to the Boston Marathon to support a friend. This morning, … Continue reading »

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Suspected Bank Robber Arrested

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Published April 19, 2013

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Grants Pass Police arrest one suspected bank robber the same night another bank is hit by someone else. Police say, last night, a man entered U.S. Bank on Allen Creek Road. He demanded cash and took off with it on foot. As police were searching for him, they located 53-year-old John … Continue reading »

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Driver Kills Pedestrian, Facing Prison

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Published April 18, 2013

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A Josephine county man who admits to hitting and killing a pedestrian while driving drunk will spend 10 years in prison. A judge sentenced Steven McClun to prison for Manslaughter and DUI charges. The judge dismissed Reckless Driving. On March 17th, 2013 McClun was intoxicated while driving near Redwood Avenue. He … Continue reading »

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Rough and Ready Crew Search for Jobs

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Published April 18, 2013

CAVE JUNCTION, Ore. — Josephine County’s last sawmill announced it’s closing and all employees will be laid off in the next few weeks. The remaining employees at Rough and Ready have about three weeks left before they’re let go and many are starting to look for new jobs. Employees say having a background in carpentry or … Continue reading »

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Mayor Recovering from Heart Attack

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Published April 17, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — The mayor of Medford is recovering at home from a heart attack. The deputy city manager says on Saturday night, Gary Wheeler went to Asante. There, doctors performed a non-surgical procedure, where stents were put in to open blocked heart arteries. He says the mayor is taking medication right now and returned … Continue reading »

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