Makayla Zurn
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NewsChannel 21 Anchor / Reporter
Makayla Zurn wakes you up with a smile on NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise from 5-7 AM every weekday. She also reports for several newscasts on both KTVZ and KFXO.
Makayla began working for NewsChannel 21 in the fall of 2005 as the weekend anchor. Through the years, she has reported on the stories that really matter to Central Oregonians, including the trial of Crook County Sheriff Rod Clark and a puppy mill bust where nearly 200 dogs were recovered. She also has reported from the fire lines on some of the region's biggest wildfires.
Makayla grew up in Port Orchard, Wash., and attended Washington State University, where she graduated with a degree in broadcast news from the Edward R. Murrow School of Communication.
She loves rooting for the Cougs and any team that is playing the Washington Huskies.
Makayla enjoys everything Bend has to offer, especially the great powder at Mount Bachelor, being an avid skier. In her spare time you can find Makayla walking her dog Beau, the most athletic Maltipoo you've ever seen.
Makayla can be reached at mzurn@ktvz.com.
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A small experimental plane from Redmond kit plane-maker Lancair International, piloted by the chief executive and chairman of Micron Technology Inc., crashed after takeoff Friday at the Boise airport, killing the head of the memory chip company.
An injury crash involving a semi-truck and a car blocked Highway 20W west of Tumalo for about two hours Friday afternoon, putting motorists onto nearby roads as a detour.
Possible across-the-board cuts to all federal agencies could eliminate air traffic controllers at Redmond Airport and a dozen people could lose their jobs; the city manager and several travelers said Friday they are concerned about safety.
Nine tons in 10 days: That's how much hay the Crook County Sheriff's Office has gone through, taking care of dozens of malnourished horses in Powell Butte -- and they still need more food to get back on their feet.
Molly and Titus, 3-year-old Great Danes, just arrived at Humane Society of Central Oregon, looking for someone with a lot of space and love to share.
Super Bowl XLVI is this Sunday and Central Oregonians are getting ready for the biggest football weekend of the year. Shanna Mendiola hit the streets of Bend today to find out how some are preparing for the big game.
NewsChannel 21's Keith Bleyer has the highlights as the Sisters boys put their 10-win streak on the line against Junction City -- plus, two top Summit runners heading to U of O.
Here is the list of individuals wanted by Deschutes County Adult Parole and Probation for the period of Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, 2012. Contact the agency at (541) 385-3246 with any information.
