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Ron Brown retired in 2015 from NewsWatch 12.
Ron graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Radio and Television. After college, Ron went into the military for three years, and spent 16 months in Vietnam and six months in Wurzburg, Germany.
Ron started his career in broadcasting in 1980 at KRWQ Radio in Gold Hill as the station’s news anchor. He started at NewsWatch 12 in 1986. Ron anchored NewsWatch 12 This Morning since its very first broadcast until his retirement. After the newscasts, Ron covered stories all across Southern Oregon and Northern California. Ron has traveled the world covering the news, reporting on stories in Vietnam and Russia, where he’s gone three times. Ron enjoys history, working in the yard and traveling to visit family in Utah, Idaho, Southern California and Central Oregon.
Ron lives in Gold Hill with his wife, Judee. Ron and Judee have three children, who are all married with families of their own.
Join Ron and NewsWatch 12 viewers on this fabulous trip of a lifetime.
Tour days tend to be shorter in length, at a relaxed pace, and include lots of unscheduled time for leisure. Expect standing and walking for extended periods of time on flat surfaces, mostly low altitudes, and consistent temperatures.
Tour days usually move at a leisurely pace. Some days’ scheduled activities last longer than others. Expect standing and walking for long periods of time on occasionally uneven terrain. You may experience changes in altitude or temperature.
Tour days tend to be long, move at a consistent pace, and may include long travel days. Expect standing and walking for long periods of time on uneven surfaces. Some destinations may have changes in altitude and/or temperature.
Tour days tend to be long, move at a brisk pace, and may include lengthy travel days. Expect long periods of walking and standing on uneven surfaces. Scheduled activities may require physical effort or have distinct changes in altitude or temperature.
Tour days tend to be long, move at a vigorous pace, and may include lengthy travel days. Expect long periods of walking and standing on rough surfaces. Scheduled activities may require physical effort or have distinct changes in altitude or temperature.