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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Restoration project creates artificial beaver dams at Lower Black Butte Swamp wetland on Indian Ford Creek
The Sisters Ranger District and Heart of Oregon Corps have teamed up for a wetland restoration project along trails in the Glaze Meadow Old-Growth…
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25th Sisters Folk Festival concludes; weekend brings community together
Ringing in it’s 25th year, the Sisters Folk Festival brought live music to the community this weekend. A total of 31 artists performed across…
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Sisters seeks public input on future park plans
The city of Sisters is seeking residents’ feedback at an event next Tuesday on possible new city parks and upgrades of existing ones. A master plan…
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Tree expert urges C.O. homeowners to beware of bark beetles, a growing issue due to severe drought
As a result of years of drought, bark beetles are becoming a constant issue for Central Oregon property owners. An expert says homeowners should be…
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Law enforcement shoots, kills 3 cougars in SW Bend, north of Sisters over weekend; OSP, ODFW explain why
Law enforcement shot and killed three cougars in residential areas in southwest Bend and north of Sisters over the weekend, determining by their…
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FS road work continues next week; repairs planned on road to Three Creek Lake
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest road crew plans to continue road repairs next week, as operations move to Forest Service Road…
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Sisters town hall held on state’s development of defensible space codes
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just about anyone living in Oregon is probably familiar with the term ‘defensible space’. As the West has entered into a new…
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Deschutes County commissioners OK ARPA funding for Sisters Park & Rec child care, Furnish Hope
The Deschutes County Commission has approved American Rescue Plan Act funding to support the Sisters Park & Recreation District’s child care…
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‘Patch paving’ work begins Monday night on U.S. Highway 20 in Sisters
U.S. Highway 20 (West Cascade Avenue) through Sisters will be patch paved between Locust Street and Pine Street beginning Monday night, ODOT said…
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Two Sisters events partner to create ‘An Evening with the Blues’ for Central Oregonians
Two classic Sisters events are coming together to create a new night of music. The Sisters Folk Festival and Sisters Rhythm and Brews…
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2023 Sisters Rodeo tickets go on sale Sept. 1; Rodeo queen tryouts to be held Sept. 10
The Sisters Rodeo Association Board of Directors have announced the 2023 Sisters Rodeo performance tickets will be available starting Sept. 1. The…
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