Matthew Draxton, Author at KTVZ

Problem Solvers: Former caregiver of Desert Sage Memory Care speaks out after second heat-related incident in a year

September 18, 2025 2:06 pm Matthew Draxton

In the fall of 2024, KTVZ’s Problem Solvers broke the story of a resident at Aspen Ridge Memory Care facility passing away after being left in the…

BREAKING NEWS: DCSO identifies final missing person from Dillon Falls Tragedy; brings closure to family

September 4, 2025 9:46 am Matthew Draxton

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriffs Office officially confirmed the identity of the third and final individual from the July 19th…

Back to School: Bend La Pine Schools using technology as tool in curriculum

August 28, 2025 8:58 am Matthew Draxton

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With technology quickly advancing, schools are having to adjust, adapt, and evolve to the digital world by implementing…

Central Oregon school districts release plans for phone policy, amid Governor Kotek phone ban

August 26, 2025 8:26 am Matthew Draxton

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With students heading back to the classroom next week, school districts are adapting to Governor Tina Kotek’s order to ban…

‘Figure out how to run a smoother system:’ CO veterans frustrated with navigating VA resources

August 18, 2025 9:47 am Matthew Draxton

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A disabled veteran and his wife in Powell Butte say they are drowning in medical bills after losing their VA medical…

Save the Date: Comedy Night at Hosmer Bar

August 15, 2025 9:22 am Matthew Draxton

Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from Comedy Night at Hosmer Bar to…

Problem Solvers: ‘Unseen and unheard:’ Mother of son with mental illness talks about lack of local resources

July 11, 2025 9:55 am Matthew Draxton

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Alliance on Mental Health reports that 900,000 Oregonians reportedly experience a mental illness each year,…

Save the Date: Inaugural Americana, Frontier Days, Saturday Market

July 4, 2025 9:18 am Matthew Draxton

Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from Inaugural Americana in…

Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, June 30th

June 30, 2025 7:10 am Matthew Draxton

Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, June 30th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…

“Really concerning:” Local reaction to public land sale proposal, blocked in US Senate

June 27, 2025 9:46 am Matthew Draxton

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A contentious topic this past week: the possible sale of public land. The provision brought forth by Utah Senator Mike Lee as…

Redmond Airport terminal groundbreaking sledgehammers

With sledgehammers swinging, the $180 million Redmond Municipal Airport terminal expansion gets underway

June 18, 2025 6:06 pm Matthew Draxton

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sledgehammers were the tool of the day Wednesday as the Redmond Municipal Airport officially broke ground, demolition-style,…

Furry Friends: Tux is dressed to the nine’s!

June 13, 2025 9:35 am Matthew Draxton

It’s time for Furry Friends, where we show you an adoptable animal at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. This week we have Tux a 16 year old…

Save the Date: Father’s Day events happening in the High Desert

June 13, 2025 9:23 am Matthew Draxton

Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a veterans golf tournament to…

Senior Sunrise: Saluting the class of 2025, June 12th

June 12, 2025 8:56 am Matthew Draxton

It’s graduation season! KTVZ News is wishing the seniors of this year’s graduating class a special congratulations for all their accomplishments. To…

Save the Date: Saturday’s full of events

June 6, 2025 9:43 am Matthew Draxton

Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a car wine and shine show at…

Furry Friends: Sweet Loki needs a home!

May 16, 2025 9:11 am Matthew Draxton

This week we have Loki, a beautiful 1-2 year old mix! Loki is the sweetest pup fit for an owner with lots of energy. He’s extremely playful, yet…

Save the Date: Pole, Pedal, Paddle and more!

May 16, 2025 9:10 am Matthew Draxton

Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from the Redmond Farmers Market to…