Matthew Draxton

Oregon

Anchor and Multimedia Journalist at KTVZ-TV (Bend, OR)

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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, May 2nd

1 week ago | ktvz.com | Matthew Draxton

Published May 2, 2025 9:32 am Here are KTVZ's Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, May 2nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It's under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATIONKTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant.
Save the Date: Paranormal Cirque and more!

1 week ago | ktvz.com | Matthew Draxton

Updated today at 9:38 am Published May 2, 2025 9:34 am Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from Paranormal Cirque to the Spring Home & Garden Show. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com. Article Topic Follows: Community BE PART OF THE CONVERSATIONKTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.
Furry Friends: Rambunctious Chief needs a home!

1 week ago | ktvz.com | Matthew Draxton

New Published May 2, 2025 9:25 am Redmond, OR (KTVZ) -- This week's Furry Friend is Chief! He's a one year old German Shepherd. This rambunctious pup is full of energy, love, and life!Chief loves all things play time! He even collects toys when he can! He gets along great with other dogs, and can be all yours if you give him belly rubs and treats! Chief's adoption fee is only $20 for the next two weeks as part of the Bissel: Empty the Shelters adoption event.
Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, April 29th

2 weeks ago | ktvz.com | Matthew Draxton

Published April 29, 2025 7:13 am Here are KTVZ's Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 25th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It's under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATIONKTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant.
Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, April 28th

2 weeks ago | ktvz.com | Matthew Draxton

New Published April 28, 2025 7:09 am Here are KTVZ's Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, April 28th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It's under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATIONKTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant.
Save the Date: Spring events this weekend in Central Oregon

3 weeks ago | ktvz.com | Matthew Draxton

Published April 18, 2025 7:24 am BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a Mt. Bachelor weekend-long festival to a classic car show in Redmond!For many more, and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
SE Bend neighborhood pushing back against PacifiCorp's proposed transmission line

3 weeks ago | ktvz.com | Matthew Draxton

Matthew Draxton will share his Problem Solvers report on KTVZ News at 11:00 p.m.(BEND, Ore.) KTVZ -- A southeast bend neighborhood is pushing back against PacifiCorp’s proposed plan to build a transmission line from Prineville to Chiloquin that would potentially in part parallel their neighborhood. Neighbors are staunchly against the proposed power line for multiple reasons.
Problem Solvers: SE Bend neighborhood pushing back against PacifiCorp's proposed transmission line route

3 weeks ago | ktvz.com | Matthew Draxton

'Anywhere is better than this,' homeowner says; utility says route not finalizedBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A southeast Bend neighborhood is pushing back against PacifiCorp’s proposed plan to build a transmission line from Prineville to Chiloquin that would potentially in part parallel their neighborhood. Several neighbors we spoke to are staunchly against the proposed power line, for multiple reasons.
Save the Date: WinterFest at Mt. Bachelor and more

1 month ago | ktvz.com | Matthew Draxton

Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, including karaoke at General Duffys in Redmond, the Subaru WinterFest on the slopes of Mt. Bachelor and the Deschutes Public Library's upcoming wildlife talk. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATIONKTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.
We go behind the scenes with Mt. Bachelor's grooming crew in a record, stellar snow year

1 month ago | ktvz.com | Matthew Draxton

Tune in for Matthew Draxton's report on KTVZ News at 10 on Fox, 11 on NBCBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- With over 430 inches of snowfall this year, KTVZ News is taking a look behind the scenes at how Mt. Bachelor maintains the slopes for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy. A snowcat weighs about 25,000 pounds and moves at about six miles per hour. It's what creates that perfect corduroy look on the slopes for skiers and boarders. "There's three main parts here. Snowcat, you have the blade.