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 and restaurants to provide what they can, Deschutes County commissioners were told Wednesday.
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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 wine.
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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 creamers and hydration products, meaning it will lay off 46 employees and close its Sisters manufacturing operations by the end of the year.
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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, Doris Johnson!
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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 Sisters.
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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 Area on the Deschutes National Forest.
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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 seven venues around the community.
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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 is expected to be complete by December.
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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 aware of the beetles that infest pine trees.
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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 actions that they had become too habituated to people, posed a danger to pets as well and that relocating the animals would not resolve the issues.
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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 16 on the Sisters Ranger District. This route provides access to the Three Creek Lake area. Work will be focused on repairing pavement edges and patching potholes. The work is slated
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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 era of wildfire, that term is changing.
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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 program and to assist Furnish Hope, a local nonprofit that furnishes homes at no cost to families in need.
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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 Friday.
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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 Festival have come together to create “An Evening with the Blues.” The new event takes place Thursday evening at Sisters Art Works starting at 6 p.m.; doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets
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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 Sisters Rodeo returns the second weekend in June 2023. The rodeo kicks off with Xtreme Bulls on Wednesday June 7th followed by rodeo performances on Friday through Sunday June 9th-11th. All tickets are
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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 activities, such as camping.
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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 pull over and led a Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy on a brief pursuit before a guns-drawn traffic stop and arrest in a Sisters fast-food parking lot, deputies said.
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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 of a road culvert. The culvert replacement is an important step in providing improved fish and aquatic organism passage in the creek. The road is a popular route because
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