Steven Sandberg

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Name: Steven Sandberg
Date registered: May 4, 2012

Biography

Steven Sandberg joined NewsWatch 12 in September 2009. A native of the Northwest, Steven grew up in Portland and attended Gonzaga University in Spokane, where he received degrees in journalism and broadcasting. His work has been featured on KHQ, SWX, FSN, and Xable.com. At Gonzaga, he was editor of the Gonzaga Bulletin student newspaper and a reporter for the campus TV station, GUTV. In 2009 he was named GUTV’s Reporter of the Year. In his spare time, Steven enjoys basketball, football and tennis, and playing his guitar. He also harbors a massive love for comic books. Steven is happy to be in the Rogue Valley, where he can report on the great people that make up the community. He welcomes any story ideas you may have.

Latest posts

  1. Kerissa & Vanessa D’Arpino: Amateur AotW — May 23, 2013
  2. Josephine County Rejects Levy — May 22, 2013
  3. Medford School Board Elections — May 21, 2013
  4. Ballot Turn-out Low This Election — May 21, 2013
  5. Red Cross Volunteers Return from Academy — May 20, 2013

Most commented posts

  1. New Bar at Former Shenanigans Site — 10 comments

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Proposed Changes to Guide Dog Guidelines

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Published April 30, 2013

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers want to stop people from abusing the service animal program. Senate Bill 610 would clarify that a service animal is defined as animal that is trained to help someone with a disability, like a guide dog for the blind. It would also make it a crime to falsely pass … Continue reading »

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Veterans Mobile Service in Medford

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Published April 30, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — A veterans assistance group is bringing their services directly to those veterans and advocates say it’s helping former members of the military get access to important resources. This is the mobile service office from the non-profit group, disabled American veterans. Service men and women are being invited to come inside and get … Continue reading »

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Taylor’s Sausage Looks to Expand

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Published April 29, 2013

CAVE JUNCTION, Ore. — A Josephine County business wants to add 30 new jobs, but says the USDA is taking a bite out of that plan. Taylor’s Sausage is in high demand so much that it wants to add a second shift, which would add 30 employees. The owner says it would be huge for … Continue reading »

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Buttons Being Sold for Fireworks Show

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Published April 29, 2013

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Another organization is stepping up to bring fireworks back to Grants Pass this 4th of July and it is asking for the public’s help. The Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce is selling buttons to help fund this year’s event. The fireworks show has been run by the Lions … Continue reading »

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Public Speaks on Medford Casino Plan

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Published April 25, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. – The public finally got a chance to weigh in on a proposed casino in south Medford, and an overwhelming majority at the Medford City Council Meeting said they were opposed to it. The council offered a public comment period Thursday night to hear opinions on plans by the Coquille tribe to put … Continue reading »

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Airport Watches for Furlough Delays

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Published April 24, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. – There are no air traffic controllers being furloughed at the Rogue Valley International Medford Airport, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be delays. Airport Director Bern Case said he is keeping a close eye on hubs that connect to Medford, including Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Case said if furloughs at those … Continue reading »

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Oregon Bill Address Cougar-Hunting Dogs

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Published April 24, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. – A bill that would allow hunters to use dogs to hunt cougars has made its way through the Oregon House. The bill passed this week and is now moving to the Senate. If approved, it would allow individual counties to opt out of the statewide ban on using dogs to hunt cougars, … Continue reading »

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Mining Vehicle Makes Trek Across World

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Published April 23, 2013

MERLIN, Ore. – A major piece of mining equipment is taking a trek from pole to pole, and stopping in Southern Oregon along the way. The Alaska Mines Corporation, whose owners are from Oregon, recently purchased the “T-Rex,” a large, rugged transport vehicle, from an expedition in Antarctica. The group is having the vehicle shipped … Continue reading »

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County Leaders React to Mill Closure

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Published April 23, 2013

CAVE JUNCTION, Ore. – Josephine County leaders said the closure of a longtime mill will have major economic impacts on the county. Rough and Ready Lumber announced it was closing last week. The mill’s owners said they could not maintain a steady supply of logs from nearby federal forests, and said lawmakers in Washington, D.C. … Continue reading »

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RCC Teams with Chinese University

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Published April 22, 2013

GRANTS PASS, Ore.  – Rogue Community College has a new plan it hopes will bring more international students to its campus. RCC is teaming with a Chinese university for the new program, which would allow Chinese students to study for two years at RCC, then transfer to Southern Oregon University or the Oregon Institute of … Continue reading »

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