KOBI-TV NBC5

KOBI-TV NBC5 Locally owned and serving more households than any other TV station in Southern Oregon and Northern California. Smullin, in 1953. Mr. His daughter, Patricia C.

KOBI Television (Channel 5) was put on the air by pioneer broadcaster William B. Smullin put KOTI (Channel 2) on the air in Klamath Falls in 1956. Smullin, has succeeded him as KOBI's and KOTI's President and owner. KOBI and KOTI are the only locally owned TV stations in the Rogue Valley and the Klamath Basin. Viewers in 12 counties in Oregon and California receive programming from Channels 5 and

2. The stations hold a number of television "firsts" in their over 50 year history. KOBI was the first VHF television station in Oregon. It was the first TV station in Medford to offer local color programming, the first station to operate in stereo, the first Medford station to employ electronic news gathering technology, and was the first Medford station with statewide microwave news coverage. KOBI's and KOTI's parent company is California Oregon Broadcasting Inc., located in Medford. COBi is the longest, continuously independent broadcast group in the West and one of the three oldest in the country. KOBI and KOTI are NBC affiliates. Our number one interest is localism!

Update: The Tsunami Advisory has been cancelled for Oregon and Washington coastal communities.
30/07/2025

Update: The Tsunami Advisory has been cancelled for Oregon and Washington coastal communities.

DEVELOPING – A tsunami advisory is in effect for much of the West Coast after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck the coast of Russia Tuesday evening. According to the Department of Emergency Management, small tsunami waves are expected to reach parts of Oregon’s coastline, with wave heights gene...

9:45a- We are nearing maximum low tide along the coast but are still being impacted by the tsunami waves looking at Crec...
30/07/2025

9:45a- We are nearing maximum low tide along the coast but are still being impacted by the tsunami waves looking at Crecent City, CA in particular. Until all Tsunami threats are over, stay away from the ocean, harbors, jetties, & marinas as waves are still 1-2ft above the water level.
-Bobby J

A disturbance is pushing out of California and heading northeast today to increase our coverage of afternoon storms, inc...
30/07/2025

A disturbance is pushing out of California and heading northeast today to increase our coverage of afternoon storms, including west of the Cascades. High Fire Risk with abundant lightning and gusty winds, plus some storms may be strong enough to produce hail

Here is our Wednesday Catch of the Day featuring Jenn Sizemore with a lingcod caught on the Nauti-Lady!Find out more at ...
30/07/2025

Here is our Wednesday Catch of the Day featuring Jenn Sizemore with a lingcod caught on the Nauti-Lady!
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6:10a- Tsunami Warning and Tsunami Advisories continues for our coastlines until further notice.  Del Norte Coast is und...
30/07/2025

6:10a- Tsunami Warning and Tsunami Advisories continues for our coastlines until further notice. Del Norte Coast is under the Warning where we have seen much larger water level rises compared to the Oregon Coast. Either way stay away from the coast and off harbors and marinas until all advisories are lifted.
-Bobby J

Over 20% of drivers say this is the most irritating thing a passenger can do. What is it?
30/07/2025

Over 20% of drivers say this is the most irritating thing a passenger can do. What is it?

This is a developing story. If you're in the coastal areas, move off the beach and shore, as well as out of harbors or m...
30/07/2025

This is a developing story. If you're in the coastal areas, move off the beach and shore, as well as out of harbors or marinas.

DEVELOPING – A tsunami advisory is in effect for much of the West Coast after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck the coast of Russia Tuesday evening. According to the Department of Emergency Management, small tsunami waves are expected to reach parts of Oregon’s coastline, with wave heights gene...

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia has prompted a Tsunami Advisory for the coastal areas of California,...
30/07/2025

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia has prompted a Tsunami Advisory for the coastal areas of California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia from the California/Mexico Border to the BC/Alaska border.

A tsunami advisory has been issued for coastal areas of Oregon. If you are located in this coastal area, move off the beach and out of harbors or marinas. Stay out of the water and away from shore. Follow instructions from local authorities and stay tuned to your local news source and NOAA weather radio for further information for updates.

Fat Kid Food Co. is known for its over-the-top burgers, noodles, sushi-burritos, and other Asian fusion-inspired dishes.
30/07/2025

Fat Kid Food Co. is known for its over-the-top burgers, noodles, sushi-burritos, and other Asian fusion-inspired dishes.

ASHLAND, Ore. – A Southern Oregon good truck will compete against nine other teams for $50,000 on the Food Network series “The Great Food Truck Race.” Fat Kid Food Co. is technically based in Ashland, but this food truck has traveled up and down the West Coast with its wacky culinary creations...

At today’s grand opening community members, company leaders, and local officials celebrated the launch of the Lakeview p...
30/07/2025

At today’s grand opening community members, company leaders, and local officials celebrated the launch of the Lakeview plant.

Strategically located along Lake County’s freight rail line, the facility will produce up to 300-thousand tons of low-carbon cement alternatives each year – helping reduce the carbon footprint of concrete by up to 80%.

LAKEVIEW, Ore. – A big day in Lakeview as Eco Material Technologies officially opens its first Pacific Northwest plant, marking a major step forward in sustainable construction. At today’s grand opening community members, company leaders, and local officials celebrated the launch of the Lakeview...

Jackson County Fire District 5, as well as first responders from Talent, Ashland, and Phoenix arrived on scene just minu...
30/07/2025

Jackson County Fire District 5, as well as first responders from Talent, Ashland, and Phoenix arrived on scene just minutes after the initial calls came in around Noon.

The kitchen fire was quickly extinguished.

TALENT, Ore. – A Talent home was mostly saved thanks to the quick actions of neighbors and firefighters after a structure fire Tuesday afternoon near Talent Mobile Estates. Jackson County Fire District 5, as well as first responders from Talent, Ashland, and Phoenix arrived on scene just minutes a...

The threat for thunderstorms will last through the rest of the week and the coming weekend.
29/07/2025

The threat for thunderstorms will last through the rest of the week and the coming weekend.

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