Jillian Smukler joined KEZI 9 News as a weekday morning reporter and weekend producer in July of 2018.
Jillian Smukler joined KEZI 9 News as a weekday morning reporter and weekend producer in July of 2018. She is a graduate of the University of Oregon, majoring in journalism and communications with an emphasis in broadcasting.
While at the University of Oregon, Jillian was the Sports Director for the student-run television program, Duck TV. She was also a sports reporter/producer for UO’s radio station, KWVA 88.1FM.
During college, Jillian interned at KNBC in Los Angeles, where she covered the Dodgers, Rams, Lakers and the 2016 Olympics opening ceremony.
In Jillian’s spare time, you can find her watching college football and pug videos. Follow Jillian on Facebook and Twitter.
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Senate Bill 998 would allow bicyclists approaching any intersection with a stop sign or flashing red light to go through the intersection or make a turn without stopping.
After the University of Oregon sent out a letter explaining how the seats will be distributed in the newly renovated Hayward Field, many say it's not fair.
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