Lee Anderson
AnchorKTVZ News Anchor Lee Anderson has been a staple in Central Oregon for 28 years. He came in Bend on the very last day of 1996, and since then…
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Matthew Draxton
Anchor / Multimedia Journalist Matthew Draxton joined the KTVZ News team in November 2023 as a multimedia journalist, bringing a deep commitment to…
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Lynsey Harris
Anchor Hello, Central Oregon! I’m thrilled to be a part of the NewsChannel 21 team! Originally from Northern California and a graduate of San Diego…
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Kelsey Merison
Anchor / Multimedia Journalist Central Oregon, it’s lovely to meet you! I am an Oregon native and graduate of Oregon State University. I left Oregon…
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Claire Elmer
Multimedia JournalistI moved to Central Oregon when I was six years old and have proudly called Oregon my home since. I graduated from Bend High…
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Jillian Fortner
Multimedia Journalist / Local Alert Weather ForecasterJillian has aspired to work in the television news industry since elementary school. She’s…
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Tracee Tuesday
Multimedia Journalist / Weekend Anchor What’s going on, Central Oregon! As a multimedia journalist, radio personality, blogger and all-out…
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Isabella Warren
Multimedia Journalist I am a San Marcos, California native and graduated from California State University Northridge with a degree in Broadcast…
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Shannon Brady
Local Alert Meteorologist Shannon joined KTVZ News in June of 2024, after graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in Meteorology and…
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John Carroll
I love the mountains, and I love the desert, therefore Central Oregon is the perfect location for me! I look forward to settling in, settling down…
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Dylan Anderman
Sports Director Hello, Central Oregon!I grew up here in Bend, Oregon. I played baseball and football through high school and went on to play college…
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NewsChannel 21 to debut new, state-of-the-art studio in Monday evening newscasts
NewsChannel 21 is proud to unveil its new state-of-the-art studio to our Central Oregon…
Continue ReadingOregon county will give drug users tin foil, straws, glass pipes
By Jeffrey Lindblom Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Multnomah County is planning on…
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Community Guidelines Anyone can read our conversations, but to contribute, you must be a registered user of our site/app.Debate is encouraged,…
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Pay It Forward: Money is available to worthy Central Oregonians
You can help by nominating a deserving person. It’s easy. Just look for the “Play” tab on our…
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ODF seeks tips to find who started Fir Mountain Fire south of Hood River
The Oregon Department of Forestry said Monday it is seeking information related to finding the person responsible for starting the Fir Mountain Fire…
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Barney Lerten
Digital Content Director Barney Lerten has worked at KTVZ News for over 20 years, bringing a wealth of journalism experience and a deep commitment to…
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Nesting osprey pair offer kids, parents unique distance learning
An expectant pair of osprey, Ollie and Olga, can be viewed in a livestream, with a weekly live Q&A session on Thursdays from the city of Independence…
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I-84 reopens in NE Oregon; flooding turns deadly
nterstate 84 in northeast Oregon reopened to limited, two-lane traffic Sunday evening after night-and-day repairs to reopen the key link following…
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