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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No host, no reservations: Forest Service grapples with campsite staffing challenges
Staffing challenges these days aren’t limited to cities — they happen in the woods, too, and can have just as unfortunate an impact on relaxing…
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DCSO: Speeding, reckless driver of stolen car arrested after nearly causing several crashes on Highway 20
A 22-year-old Bend man speeding and driving recklessly in a stolen car on U.S. Highway 20 Monday morning nearly caused several crashes, refused to…
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Culvert replacement prompts temporary road closure begins in Whychus Creek area
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As of Monday, Forest Road 1514, in the Whychus Creek area of the Sisters Ranger District is closed to allow the replacement…
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Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show returns in big way, with 300-plus quilters’ works on display
The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show was back with a full presence in Sisters Saturday after two years affected by the pandemic. There were quilts…
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Sisters community haiku project issues call for submissions
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and Agriculture, The Roundhouse Foundation and Portland based-artist Alisha Sullivan invite…
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Deschutes County to host household hazardous waste disposal events in Sisters, La Pine
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County’s Department of Solid Waste is hosting special one-day collection events next month in Sisters and La Pine,…
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Ham Radio Field Day held in Sisters, La Pine to show, explain a hobby that can prove crucial in emergencies
Central Oregon’s amateur operators staged Ham Radio Field Day Saturday in Sisters and La Pine. People were able to learn more about the…
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Sisters School Board appoints Asa Sarver to fill board vacancy
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters School Board appointed Asa Sarver to fill interim Position #4 after interviewing three applicants for the open…
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After several late-season snow dumps, ODOT is set to open McKenzie Pass Highway on Monday
After a long winter and some surprising spring snow dumps, ODOT crews have cleared Oregon Highway 242, the McKenzie Pass Highway, and the gates open…
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Sisters Folk Festival announces final artists of 2022 lineup
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Folk Festival announced Friday the final seven artists slated to perform at the 25th annual Sisters Folk Festival…
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Rain couldn’t dampen spirit of Sisters Rodeo Parade, competition; Saturday performance results
(Update: Saturday night performance results) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The rain couldn’t keep many people from showing up to watch or take part in the…
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