KTVZ News Team Archives

Lee Anderson

October 29, 2019 12:21 pm 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…

Matthew Draxton

November 20, 2023 2:19 pm Matthew Draxton

Anchor / Multimedia Journalist Matthew Draxton joined the KTVZ News team in November 2023 as a multimedia journalist, bringing a deep commitment to…

Lynsey Harris

March 15, 2024 2:46 pm Lynsey Harris

Anchor Hello, Central Oregon! I’m thrilled to be a part of the KTVZ News team! Originally from Northern California and a graduate of San Diego State…

Kelsey Merison

October 6, 2024 11:42 am 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…

Tracee Tuesday

January 7, 2023 2:29 pm Tracee Tuesday

Multimedia Journalist / Weekend Anchor Hey, Central Oregon! I’m Tracee Tuesday, your multimedia journalist and weekend anchor at KTVZ News, bringing…

Claire Elmer

April 24, 2025 1:24 pm 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…

Jillian Fortner

August 16, 2023 1:59 pm Jillian Fortner

Multimedia Journalist / Local Alert Weather ForecasterJillian has aspired to work in the television news industry since elementary school. She’s…

Spencer Sacks

August 13, 2025 1:01 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh

Multimedia JournalistSpencer Sacks joined KTVZ News as a multimedia journalist in August 2025, bringing a passion for politics, investigative…

Shannon Brady

July 1, 2024 10:38 am 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…

John Carroll

July 31, 2023 11:36 am John Carroll

Local Alert Chief Meteorologist John became a member of the Local Alert Weather team as Chief Meteorologist in July of 2023 and brings a wealth of…

Dylan Anderman

February 20, 2024 10:39 pm 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…

Silas Moreau

December 4, 2025 12:15 pm Silas Moreau

Producer / News ContributorHello, Central Oregon! My name is Silas Moreau, and I am the producer for KTVZ News at Sunrise. I grew up in Seattle and…

Triton Notary

November 18, 2025 3:19 pm Triton Notary

Producer / Sports ContributorHello Tri-Counties! I am proud to say that I am from Central Oregon, growing up in La Pine. At La Pine High School, I…

Barney Lerten

October 28, 2019 2:40 pm 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…

Gregory Deffenbaugh

November 11, 2025 1:33 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh

News Director Gregory Deffenbaugh serves as News Director for KTVZ-TV, the NBC affiliate based in Bend, Oregon. He joined KTVZ News after leading the…

Harley Coldiron

November 11, 2025 10:59 am Harley Coldiron

Assistant News Director Nice to meet you, Central Oregon!Since moving to Bend in 2017 from my hometown of Oakland, I’ve worked hard to build strong…