Jodi Unruh Biography
Jodi Unruh is an American journalist working for KCBY/KVAL as an evening anchor. Before transitioning to the evening news, she co-anchored the top-rated morning shows for nearly three years.
Jodi Unruh Education
Unruh joined the University of Oregon in 1984 after finishing her education at Winston Churchill High School. In 1988, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism. There, she was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority and OSU Talons. She furthered her studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she studied TV Journalism.
Jodi Unruh Career
Unruh works for KCBY as an evening anchor. In this role, she anchors and produces the 11 p.m. newscast every weekday. Moreover, she is a contributor to the primetime newscasts at 5 and 6 p.m. with special reports and breaking news broadcasts. Before transitioning to the evening news, she co-anchored the top-rated morning shows for nearly three years.
Unruh began anchoring and reporting for KVAL in 1996. She spent 11 years there before taking a temporary leave to be with her family. At the time of her leave, she co-anchored the 11 p.m. weekday news with her dear friend and colleague, the late David Walker.
Unruh founded Jodi Unruh and Associates, LLC, a PR/Marketing company, during her leave from TV. She also served as a member of the PR panel at the University of Oregon, helping mentor graduating seniors. Moreover, she was a successful international team builder and top producer in several wellness companies, traveling to Mexico, South Korea, and Australia.
Unruh launched her broadcasting career in radio at KRVM AND KUGN when she was 16. Before working for KVAL, she worked in entertainment news in Los Angeles, California, for six years. There, she hosted nationally syndicated shows for networks like ESPN.
Following her time in California, Unruh returned to Oregon as an anchor AND reporter in Bend. She worked there for about a year before retruning to her hometown to work for KVAL.
Over the course of her career, Unruh has received many awards, including three First Place awards and honorable mentions for her reporting from the Society of Professional Journalists and the Associated Press. She earned multiple Eugene Register-Guard’s “Best TV Personality” honors.
Unruh has earned leadership awards for her volunteer service from various local organizations, including the Lane County Chapter of American Diabetes, Greenhill Humane Society, and Committed Partners for Youth.
Besides her work on TV, Unruh is a former Miss Oregon USA. She earned a spot in the top 20 in the nationally televised Miss USA pageant on CBS. She also worked as a domestic and international flight attendant for American Airlines right after college, while completing her graduate studies.
Jodi Unruh Age
Unruh was born on April 1st, but has not yet disclosed the year she was born. However, she might be in her 50s. She celebrates her birthday on April 1st, as evidenced by her Facebook profile, where she mentions the date as her birthday.
Jodi Unruh Height
Unruh stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Jodi Unruh Family
Unruh is a native of Eugene, Oregon, but has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Unruh has any siblings.
Jodi Unruh Husband
Unruh is a single mother of one daughter. On May 10, 2026, she posted a photo of herself on her Facebook account and captioned, “Happy Mother’s Day to all of you incredible moms out there…As a single mom, I know how heavy it can feel sometimes. But I also know there is no greater love…” During her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, experiencing new restaurants and hidden gems, traveling, watching sporting events, and spending time with her family, friends, and pup, Ollie.
Jodi Unruh Net Worth
Unruh has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.
Jodi Unruh Salary
Unruh earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Jodi Unruh Eye Surgery
Unruh shared that she would undergo eye surgery for a severe stage 4 eye condition that caused her to lose about half the vision in her right eye over the past several months on her Facebook account on June 27, 2026. The surgery is meant to prevent her vision from getting worse, since glasses and contact lenses can’t fix it. She shared that her surgery was scheduled for June 29th.
Jodi Unruh KCBY
Unruh is working at KCBY, where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Kendall Bartley
- Erin Slinde
- Jack Demmler
- De’Aundre Sanders
- Vasili Varlamos
- Briana Chavez