BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Deschutes National Forest officials, the planned continuation of prescribed burns Friday northeast of La Pine has been canceled due to unfavorable conditions. Firefighters will plan a future date to continue the prescribed burns. Currently, the burn north of Sisters is still scheduled. Earlier information: The Deschutes National Forest plans
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Sisters is working with consultant NV5 on the development of a Master Plan for Northwest Park, located near the southeast corner of the Highway 20 and Barclay Drive roundabout, city officials said Thursday. Here’s the full announcement, from the city’s web page: The process of developing the master
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union is celebrating the success of its Spring 2025 fundraiser, which generated over $3,750 to support literacy efforts in Central Oregon. One hundred percent of the funds raised will directly benefit the six local communities where the donations were collected. From April 7-25, Mid Oregon
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two Central Oregon lodging properties, FivePine Lodge & Spa in Sisters (No. 2) and Oxford Hotel in downtown Bend (No. 9), have landed in the top 10 in the Best of the Best Hotels in the U.S. category of Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards. “Having two Central Oregon hotels ranked among
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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest conducted prescribed burning operations south of Sisters and northeast of La Pine Wednesday. Ignitions were complete on Odin North Unit 3 northeast of La Pine by the afternoon, for a total of 199 acres, more than 100 acres less than the sought-after total. Firefighters
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, the Deschutes Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy and the Deschutes National Forest plan to implement a cross-boundary prescribed burn on 50 acres of the Deschutes Land Trust’s Metolius Preserve and five acres of Forest Service land. Ignitions are slated to begin at 9 a.m. Smoke will be visible from
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert boasts some of the darkest night skies in the continental United States. However, increasing light pollution emanating from developed areas, threatens the health of both nocturnal wildlife and humans. One community is taking the lead in protecting Central Oregon’s dark skies – the City of Sisters. Tuesday evening,
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SISTERS, Ore. –(KTVZ)– Dramatic video shows unattended fires in the forest just outside of Sisters. These videos sent to KTVZ News Friday show several fires near a homeless camp less than a mile west of Sisters High School. The person who filmed these videos did report it to 911 right away. They also tried to
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, announced Friday he will hold three town halls for Central Oregonians in Jefferson, Crook and Deschutes counties on Saturday, May 10, just over a month after postponing the visit due to a change in the Senate’s voting schedule. Merkley will be joined by Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, for the
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Firefighters with the Sisters Ranger District ignited 64 acres in a prescribed fire Wednesday on Sisters Area Fuels Reduction Unit 4 four miles south of Sisters along Forest Service Road 1505.
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new roundabout at US Highway 20 and Locust Street in Sisters will remain without artwork — for now. Following two calls for artists, dozens of proposals, public evaluations and community input about the two finalists, the Sisters City Council decided not to pick either finalist’s design for the roundabout. Though
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Sisters Ranger District firefighters on Thursday conducted 84 acres of prescribed burning three miles south of Sisters along Forest Service Road 16, followed by mop-up operations..
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CAMP SHERMAN, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Ranger District firefighters plan to conduct up to 34 acres of prescribed burning directly east of Camp Sherman and west of Forest Service Road 14 between Forest Service Roads 700 and 800. Ignitions are slated to begin around 10 a.m. Smoke will be visible from Camp Sherman and the
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After a favorable test burn, Sisters Ranger District firefighters on Friday were conducting up to 20 acres of prescribed burning 3 1/2 miles southeast of Sisters, just east of Forest Service Road 16.
Continue Reading Sisters Ranger District firefighters were conducting up to 60 acres of prescribed burning on Tuesday three miles southeast of Sisters along Forest Service Road 4606 and Peterson Ridge Road.
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest plans to begin a month-long project Monday, cutting and removing brush and small trees along Forest Service Road 16 south of Sisters. Forest Service officials say the roadside work will reduce hazardous fuels and improve visibility along the travel corridor. Operations will include cutting and removal of
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A debris pile that was not properly extinguished sparked a bushfire Thursday evening in the Whychus Canyon Estates area north of Sisters, officials said. Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District personnel responded to a report of smoke in the area and found the active brushfire. The Deschutes County 911 call was received at
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A special gathering took place at Hoodoo Ski Area over the weekend, as a Redmond man returned with his wife to thank the people who helped save his life on the slopes just over a month ago. On Saturday, March 1, EMS personnel from the Sisters-Camp Sherman and Black Butte Ranch
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, a wave of “Hands Off” protests took place across the country, with over 1,200 events, including several in Central Oregon. These demonstrations, including rallies in Bend, Prineville, and Sisters, were aimed at opposing President Donald Trump’s border enforcement and deportation policies, as well as mass firings under the Department
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Congresswoman Janelle Bynum hosted a town hall meeting at Sisters High School on Saturday, where she connected with local residents about a range of important issues. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and express concerns directly to representative Bynum, who emphasized her commitment to addressing the needs of her constituents.
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