Jacob Roberts joined KEZI 9 News This Morning as a news reporter in November of 2019.
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.
The number of hate crimes reported in Eugene continues to rise, and city councilors are hoping increased penalties for violators might help curb the trend.
A retired navy service member says he flew all the way to Oregon from Indonesia just to get his COVID-19 vaccine.
Used car prices have been off the charts, and it’s nearly putting some smaller used car lots out of business.
Scientists are still trying to figure out the extent of the damage to western Oregon trees after a historic heat wave scorched leaves and needles across the state.
School officials plans to start an awareness campaign to let students and faculty know about the requirement soon.
There is no word on injuries.
Local leaders in Eugene and Springfield are launching a new way to help residents near both cities evacuate in the event of an emergency.
Much-needed supplies for those affected by the Bootleg Fire in Klamath County will soon be on the way.
Children impacted by the Holiday Farm Fire have a summer camp just for them next month.
An analysis of a recent annual report from the Eugene Police Department reveals incidents of vandalism rose 63% in 2020.
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