Joe Sullivan

NBC5 News Director Joe Sullivan has just returned from a week on the East Coast visiting family in Boston and Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Here are four pictures from his trip: Fenway Park in Boston for a Red Sox win. Sunrise over Cape Cod. Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady statue. Plymouth Rock. © 2026 KOBI-TV NBC5. All […]

SISKIYOU COUNTY, Cal. – Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office has an adorable new officer. The agency says Lila will put her super sniffer to work and start her narcotics detection training this summer. The goal is to get her cross-trained on finding missing people as well. The sheriff’s office says when off duty, Lila likes to […]

Here’s Joe’s summary of his travels to KOBI-TV earlier this year: I drove from the Mississippi Gulf Coast to Medford, Oregon in January with my German Shepherd, Hazel for my new job as KOBI-TV NBC5 News Director. The 2,600-mile drive took five days. I stayed in hotels with Hazel for four nights. Day 1- Ocean […]

NBC5 News Director Joe Sullivan has spent over 35 years as an award-winning journalist. Sullivan leads the NBCnews5 room, interviews the most important news makers in the state, and delivers the local news you need. When the news matters, Experience matters. © 2026 KOBI-TV NBC5. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.

In this exclusive Five on 5 interview, News Director Joe Sullivan interviews Ryan Flynn, President of Pacific Power. Flynn discusses the company’s future plans, wildfire prevention efforts, and how new legislation and recent settlements are impacting customers. He also shares how Pacific Power is using AI and grid upgrades to improve reliability while balancing clean […]

In this exclusive Five on 5 interview, News Director Joe Sullivan interviews Congressman Cliff Bentz. Congressman Bentz discusses the role Congress should play in decisions involving Iran, his support for the SAVE AMERICA Act, and his stance on mail in voting. He also reacts to the recent government shutdown and explains tax changes included in […]

In this Five on 5 interview, News Director Joe Sullivan interviews Mary Lockwood and Brent Kell from Rogue Workforce Partnership. They discuss how the public private collaboration is helping meet local hiring needs in Jackson and Josephine Counties by connecting businesses, educators, and job seekers. The conversation also highlights a new state grant focused on […]

In this Five on 5 interview, NBC5 News Director speaks to Senator Jeff Merkley who joins us from Washington, DC. Senator Merkley responds to questions about health care costs, changes to SNAP benefits effective January 1st, the positive impact of the just renewed Secure Rural Schools Program, and much more. © 2025 KOBI-TV NBC5. All […]

In this Five on 5 interview, NBC5 News Director Joe Sullivan interviews Danielle Bethell, Republican candidate for governor of Oregon. Bethell shares her experience as a fifth-generation Oregonian, small business owner, and Marion County Commissioner. She discusses her approach to homelessness, balanced forest management, local timber use, and her perspective on mail-in voting. Bethell also […]

In this Five on 5 interview, NBC5 News Director Joe Sullivan speaks with Christine Drazan, Republican candidate for governor of Oregon. Drazan discusses her commitment to addressing the needs of Southern Oregon, her personal connection to the region, and her views on leadership in Salem. She also shares her stance on mail-in voting, the proposed […]