Deschutes Public Library begins year of upgrades, temporary closures and shuffling
The Deschutes Public Library is embarking on several years of big changes, with several temporary library closures around the county this year and…
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Sisters Ranger District continues hazardous fuels reduction work by Highway 20, Camp Sherman
Sisters Ranger District fire specialists are conducting brush removal work with Forest Service staff and contractors to mow about 3,300 acres of…
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Bandits Baseball team collects Christmas trees from Sisters residents to help give back, fund future tournaments
The Bandits Baseball team went around Sisters and collected Christmas trees on Tuesday for folks who either couldn’t dispose of them properly, or who…
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Sisters drug trafficking suspect accused of stealing $225K worth of heavy equipment in Portland area
A Sisters man arrested last month, accused of trafficking in fentanyl and methamphetamine, was arrested again Wednesday, accused of stealing some…
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Sisters woman killed in crash on icy Hwy. 20 remembered as ‘amazing mother … who made everyone laugh’
A friend and coworker of a Sisters woman killed in a crash two days before Christmas on icy Highway 20 east of Sisters is raising funds to help the…
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Sisters showcases local art for Fourth Friday Art Walks
Fourth Friday Art Walks allow you to take in art around Sisters. The self-guided tour showcases artists from across the Pacific Northwest. Visitors…
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The Roundhouse Foundation awards 95 Fall Open Call grants across Oregon, topping $1.7 million
The Roundhouse Foundation has announced its final selections for the Fall Open Call Proposal cycle. The foundation supports programs and projects…
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Tickets for 2023 Sisters Folk Festival set to go on sale
Tickets to the 2023 Sisters Folk Festival go on sale Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. The festival will take place Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, 2023 at seven…
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Sisters-area man arrested in thefts from vehicles; DCSO seeking additional victims
A 23-year-old Sisters-area man faces theft, unlawful entry into a motor vehicle and other charges, accused of recent thefts from at least two…
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Sisters community gathers for Thanksgiving dinner
Hundreds took part in Thursday’s Thanksgiving dinner at Sisters Community Church, enjoying food donated by area…
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Sisters-area farm Rainshadow Organics promotes healthier Thanksgiving as part of year-round program
Dozens of turkeys served this Thanksgiving will come from a Central Oregon farm with a focus on eating healthier, organic food. At Rainshadow…
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Sisters Ranger District crews begin work on 3,300 acres of hazardous fuels reduction
Sisters Ranger District fire specialists are conducting brush removal work with Forest Service staff and contractors to mow about 3,300 acres of…
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C.O. drug agents, DCSO deputies arrest Sisters man, alleged fentanyl, meth trafficker in Hwy. 20 traffic stop
Drug detectives and Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies pulled over a Sisters man Friday morning suspected of fentanyl and methamphetamine…
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Redmond City Manager Keith Witcosky among four finalists to become next Sisters city manager
The City of Sisters has designated four finalists for the position of City Manager: Sungman “Simon” Kim, Neil Obringer, Ron Tinseth, and Keith…
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Seed to Table in Sisters extends growing season in a big way
The 2022 growing season has proven to be better than Seed to Table Executive Director Audrey Tehan hoped for.…
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Sisters cold-weather shelter lacks location, working on other plans
A planned Sisters cold-weather shelter does not have a location set for this winter, along with staffing issues, so they are working with churches…
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Sisters ranch owner seeks to start honey-based winery; watchdog group appeals Deschutes County approval
Lazy Z Ranch in Sisters could soon be serving people its homemade…
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Laird Superfood to outsource manufacturing operation, close Sisters plant, lay off 46 by end of year
Sisters-based Laird Superfood, Inc. announced Wednesday it has entered into a co-packer agreement to outsource the manufacturing of its powdered…
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Happy 100th to Doris Johnson of Sisters
The Sisters resident credits being raised on a farm, healthy food and a little drink…but not to excess, for her longevity! Happy 100th birthday,…
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In our evolving digital age, world’s first private NFT ‘golf and adventure resort’ comes to Sisters
A development touted as the world’s first private NFT “golf and adventure resort: is coming to…
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