Deschutes County seeks public input on growth, housing and wildfire planning priorities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 3, to discuss the Community…
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Local workers celebrated as Sisters Habitat for Humanity dedicates homes
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Habitat for Humanity will dedicate the final five homes at Woodlands, a 10-cottage affordable housing community in…
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Decision 2026: Proposed fire levy for Cloverdale Rural Fire Protection District aims to boost staffing and response times in Central Oregon
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voters in Central Oregon will soon decide on a proposed fire levy that leaders say is critical to maintaining emergency…
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Fire restrictions begin in Oregon as Central Oregon enters fire season early
PORTLAND & SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A growing wildfire threat is prompting new fire restrictions across Oregon, as parts of Central Oregon have…
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Road construction projects underway in Central Oregon, expect traffic delays
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — ODOT crews are actively engaged in various road construction projects throughout Central Oregon, impacting traffic in Deschutes…
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PRESCRIBED BURNS: Controlled burns planned near Sisters, Bend, and Crescent today
Prescribed burns are set to commence today across multiple locations in Central Oregon, including significant operations near Sisters, Bend and…
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Wildfire preparedness: Rep. Bynum joins Central Oregon leaders to urge residents to prepare now
(Update: adding comments from Rep. Bynum, Sisters Mayor, and Fire Defense Board member) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With wildfire risk no longer confined…
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Prescribed burns across Central Oregon: how agencies track smoke and protect air quality
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As prescribed burning ramps up across Central Oregon, state and local agencies say a combination of real-time monitoring,…
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Sisters High students take part in ‘bioblitz,’ count flora and fauna at proposed Highway 20 wildlife crossing sites
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon State University-Cascades, and Sisters High School are teaming up this…
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Outdoor burning rules vary across Central Oregon after dry, mild winter
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon fire districts are moving up the end of outdoor debris burning to April 30, citing dry conditions, gusty winds…
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Local community’s generosity boosts scholarships for Sisters High School graduates
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters High School students will be awarded $385,250 in scholarships during Sisters GRO’s annual Senior Celebration this…
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Debris burning season closing April 30 across Sisters area
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The seasonal window for legal debris burning in the Sisters area will close at sunset on April 30, according to local fire…
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Sisters City Council discusses waste rate hikes, Moves Northwest Park plan forward
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters City Council held a town hall meeting Wednesday night, focusing on several proposals that could directly impact…
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There’s Good News: Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District honored for response to 2025 Flat Fire
(Update: This article has been corrected to reflect the proper name of Fire Chief Tony Prior) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural…
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Happening Next: Sisters Community Clean Up Day, ‘just in time for Earth Day’
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Do you want to get involved and make a difference within your community? Here’s your chance! Happening Next, you can join…
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Deschutes National Forest plans prescribed burns near Sisters, Bend Monday
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest is planning prescribed burning operations Monday on the Bend-Fort Rock and Sisters…
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Sen. Jeff Merkley Addresses War, Economy, and Youth Mental Health at Sisters Town Hall
(UPDATE: Adding information from the event, quotes from Sen. Jeff Merkley, and attendees) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — At a town hall held at Sisters High…
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Sisters sees overnight construction for safer pedestrian access
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation began overnight construction on U.S. 20 in Sisters on March 29 to upgrade curb ramps…
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Seed to Table Oregon offers affordable produce share with no income verification
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seed to Table Oregon, a Sisters-based nonprofit, has opened sign-ups for its 2026 Produce Share program featuring a…
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Driver alert: ODOT to begin nighttime curb ramp upgrades on U.S. Highway 20 in Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Transportation begins several weeks of overnight construction on Sunday night along U.S. Highway 20…
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