Jacob Roberts joined KEZI 9 News This Morning as a news reporter in November of 2019.

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Jacob Roberts joined KEZI 9 News This Morning as a news reporter in November of 2019.

Jacob was born and raised in Portland, graduating from the University of Portland with a degree in communication. Jacob comes to KEZI 9 News after several years at the Montana Television Network, a CBS-affiliate station group, where he worked as a morning anchor and reporter. Before that, Jacob was an intern at KDRV in Medford and wrote for the University of Portland’s student newspaper, The Beacon.

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Jacob is no stranger to the outdoors. He enjoys spending the weekends camping and skiing on Mount Hood with his family.

Have a news tip? Jacob wants to hear from you! Email him at: jacobroberts@kezi.com. You can also follow Jacob on Twitter.

Search effort underway outside Eugene

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Cases at UO spike; three outbreaks tied to dorms

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New report details threat of erosion from Holiday Farm Fire

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New student high-rise on track for completion in fall 2022

Construction is underway on a student housing high-rise on East Broadway in Eugene.

Springfield man accused of trying to kill mother

Springfield Police say the argument started over money.

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State of the County address held virtually Monday

A virtual State of the County was held Monday in Lane County.

Data is updated nightly.

Cases: 133851

Reported Deaths: 1803