Hometown News – Sisters

▶️ The streets of Sisters are filled with music from the Sisters Folk Festival

September 30, 2023

▶️ Central Oregon high school football Week 5 scores, schedules

September 29, 2023

▶️ Central Oregon communities get wildfire risk reduction grants

September 27, 2023

▶️ New American Legion commander visits Sisters

September 27, 2023

▶️ Free farm-to-table meal kits for Sisters seniors through pilot program

September 25, 2023

▶️ Central Oregon high school football Week 4 scores, schedules

September 22, 2023

▶️ Sisters denies application for cold weather homeless shelter

September 19, 2023

Central Oregon high school football Week 3 scores, schedules

September 15, 2023

▶️ 106-acre fire near Lake Billy Chinook started by target shooting, ODF says

September 15, 2023

McKenzie Highway back open after wildfire closure

September 12, 2023
football line of scrimmage

Central Oregon high school football Week 2 scores, schedules

September 8, 2023

▶️ Sisters City Council may put homeless warming shelter on hold

September 7, 2023

Previous headlines

▶️ School year begins: students, parents gear up and enjoy final day of break

September 4, 2023

Central Oregon high school football Week 1 scores, schedules

August 31, 2023
pete's lake fire EVAC map

DSCO: Level 3 (Go Now) notice for hikers in areas W. of the Cascade Lakes Hwy

August 28, 2023

▶️ Kotek visits Deschutes County on statewide tour

August 24, 2023

▶️ Deschutes County approves camping code; searches for places to send homeless

August 23, 2023
Sherpa High. Camp

▶️ Sisters restaurant owners say Guy Fieri’s Triple-D visit was a ‘good time’

August 22, 2023

▶️ Containment up to 30% on Juniper Creek fire near Lake Billy Chinook

August 21, 2023

▶️ War Stories: Michael Preedin

August 21, 2023
Juniper Creek Fire 8-20-23

106-acre Juniper Creek Fire 30% contained; evacuation levels reduced

August 21, 2023

▶️ High Camp Tap House hold watch party for Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives feature

August 18, 2023

▶️ War Stories: Larry Sebastian

August 14, 2023
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3.8-acre fire burns on ODF land near Sisters

August 3, 2023

Crash closes McKenzie Highway four miles east of Sisters

July 30, 2023

▶️ Council on Aging program helps provide supplies to seniors with pets

July 27, 2023
Golden Fire Ladybird

Central Oregon firefighters battling Golden Fire reunite dog with family

July 25, 2023

▶️ Smoke season is back: How to protect your health

July 24, 2023

Motorcycle crashes into a parked vehicle near Devils Lake

July 24, 2023

▶️ Free shredding, medication and US flag disposal event Saturday in Sisters

July 21, 2023

▶️ Central Oregon’s Tour of Homes returns this weekend

July 14, 2023

▶️ Sisters getting cold weather shelter for homeless

July 13, 2023

▶️ Oregon’s disputed wildfire maps are getting a makeover

July 11, 2023

▶️ Access to Three Creek Lake, Tam McArthur closed until late July

July 11, 2023

▶️ Colorful quilts and ‘Hidden Stories’ displayed throughout Sisters

July 8, 2023
Sarah Fielke

▶️ ‘Best quilt show in the world’: Famous quilter wouldn’t miss Sisters show

July 7, 2023

‘Hidden Stories: Sisters Quilt Show happening Saturday

July 6, 2023
Farm Irrigation

Deschutes Basin irrigation districts prepare to curtail water due to drought

July 5, 2023

▶️ Verizon service in Central Oregon restored, company says; Customers vent

July 4, 2023

▶️ Sisters Rumble on the Runway brings planes, classic cars and pancakes

July 4, 2023

▶️ War Stories: Sisters ‘Flag Man’ Earl Schroeder

July 3, 2023

▶️ Locals and visitors enjoy a beautiful Sunday at the Sisters Farmers Market

July 2, 2023

▶️ Father, son booked on attempted murder charges in Redmond drive-by shooting

June 27, 2023

▶️UPDATE: RPD say potentially more victims in volleyball club sexual abuse case

June 23, 2023

▶️ Meet the crew that moves tons of snow, trees and rocks to open McKenzie Pass

June 19, 2023
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▶️ Highway 242 to McKenzie Pass opening Monday

June 16, 2023

▶️ Bicyclist crashes down 15-foot cliff on McKenzie Pass Highway

June 12, 2023

▶️ Managing Sisters Rodeo livestock is a bunch of bull (and horses and cows)

June 9, 2023
Lane Frost and Red Rock

▶️ ‘He was a Sisters bull’: The story of Red Rock, the Hall of Fame rodeo bull

June 9, 2023

▶️ Oregon High School Rodeo State Finals in Prineville brings 114 contestants

June 8, 2023
Sisters Rodeo Slack Day

▶️ Sisters Rodeo slack day: Small crowds, but still a big deal

June 8, 2023

▶️ Behind the scenes: How the Sisters Rodeo comes together

June 7, 2023

▶️ Meet Sisters Rodeo Queen Sadie Bateman

June 7, 2023

▶️ Sisters chosen for UO’s Sustainable City Year Program

June 6, 2023

▶️ Family fishing event at Camp Sherman highlights Oregon free fishing weekend

June 2, 2023

DCSO: Man with multiple nationwide warrants arrested in Sisters

June 1, 2023

Multiple fire agencies attack suspected human-caused brush fire near Sisters

June 1, 2023

▶️ Camp Sherman Store and its unique history up for sale

May 31, 2023

▶️ Freshman arrested after fires in 2 Sisters High school girl’s bathrooms

May 31, 2023

▶️ Goodbye, 1-and-1 bonus: New free throw rules for Oregon HS basketball

May 31, 2023

▶️ Outdoor debris burning season ends Thursday for much of Central Oregon

May 31, 2023

▶️ Fisher, Lava Bears fly past Comets, move on to semifinals game

May 26, 2023

▶️ Air quality in Sisters off the charts due to smoke from prescribed burn

May 25, 2023
Sisters Camp Sherman pile burn rekindled 5-23-24

Smoldering pile burn rekindles in Sisters-Camp Sherman area

May 24, 2023
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Prescribed burns Wednesday near Sunriver, Sisters and Crescent

May 24, 2023

▶️ Deschutes Co. Houseless Response Director Purrington resigns after 9 months

May 23, 2023
Prescribed burn hand lighting torch file

Prescribed burn near Sisters Saturday cancelled due to weather

May 19, 2023

New Council on Aging executive director on expectations for future

May 19, 2023

▶️ Your video and photos: Central Oregon thunder, lightning and rainbows

May 18, 2023

▶️ Destination Oregon: Historic Deschutes App

May 18, 2023
Prescribed burn hand lighting torch file

Prescribed burn north of Sisters planned for Saturday

May 17, 2023

Black Butte School District bond passing by 14 votes

May 17, 2023

▶️ Taste This! High Desert Chocolates

May 16, 2023

▶️ Low turnout for Tuesday election can mean each vote counts more

May 15, 2023

Prescribed burn near Sisters Friday

May 10, 2023

▶️ Central Oregon fire agencies getting more than $1M in grant money

May 10, 2023

▶️ 1st roundabout on Highway 20 Tumalo project to open in June

May 8, 2023

▶️ Your photos and video of last night’s Central Oregon lightning storm

May 4, 2023

▶️ Sisters Park and Rec in agreement to turn school into community center

May 3, 2023

▶️ OSU-Cascades receives millions to expand Central Oregon school counseling

May 3, 2023

▶️ Don’t be alarmed: Deschutes Co. sending test emergency alert Wednesday

May 2, 2023

▶️ Deschutes Co. tests vote tabulation system ahead of May 16 election

May 2, 2023
John Leavitt

▶️ Sisters Rodeo: ‘Heart and soul’ John Leavitt has passed away

April 28, 2023

▶️ New Black Butte Ranch lodge a reflection of the landscape that inspired it

April 28, 2023

▶️ Black Butte Ranch debuts new $20 million lodge

April 27, 2023

▶️ Missed the northern lights? You’ll have more chances

April 24, 2023
Paycheck

List: Which companies employ the most people in Central Oregon

April 24, 2023
Black Butte Ranch Lodge

Black Butte Ranch to hold new lodge grand opening next week

April 24, 2023

▶️ Outlaws get two huge wins over La Pine, conference play tightening up

April 21, 2023

▶️ Central Oregon homeless count increased by hundreds — at least — this year

April 21, 2023

▶️ Destination Oregon: Sisters

April 20, 2023

▶️ Highway 20 wildlife overpass study near Black Butte gets funding

April 18, 2023

3 Deschutes 2040 open houses over next 9 days

April 17, 2023

▶️ War Stories: Pat Bowe

April 17, 2023
Wolverine near Sisters 4-6-23

▶️ VIDEO: Wolverine spotted scurrying across Highway 20 near Sisters

April 13, 2023

▶️ Oregon House unanimously passes bill to redirect funds to homeless youth

April 13, 2023

▶️ 3 arrested, 13,000 fentanyl pills found in Central Oregon drug bust

April 13, 2023

▶️ Kotek praises Central Oregon homelessness plan as $13.9 million awarded

April 12, 2023

▶️ $840,000 from tourism awarded to local projects that support access, culture

April 12, 2023
COCC all Oregon 2023 students

4 COCC students named to All-Oregon Academic Team; 1 gets national recognition

April 12, 2023
Speedboat boat

Here’s where to get a free boat inspection this Saturday

April 11, 2023
COPY Program mentorship

Deschutes Co. seeks volunteers who want to mentor youth of incarcerated parents

April 11, 2023

Search continues for 2020 Sisters-area ‘thrill-kill’ elk poacher; $10K reward

April 11, 2023

▶️ Central Oregon Easter egg hunt weekend calendar

April 7, 2023

▶️ Sisters-Camp Sherman hires 1st full-time female firefighter in 17 years

April 7, 2023

▶️ Wolf pack sightings reported in Sisters-Terrebonne area appear exaggerated

April 6, 2023

Central Oregon getting 6 new fire engines from state fire marshal

April 4, 2023
Jordan Wheeler

Sisters council picks new city manager

April 4, 2023
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Deschutes Co. Sheriff’s Office Community Academy taking applications

April 4, 2023

▶️ Santiam Pass traffic delayed due to avalanche, drivers urged to re-route

March 28, 2023

Overnight permit reservations for Central Cascades Wilderness open next week

March 28, 2023

▶️ Public hears from four Sisters City Manager finalists

March 27, 2023

▶️ Deschutes Co. Jail program aims to stop revolving door of addicted inmates

March 23, 2023

▶️ How new $200M homeless, housing fund will affect Central Oregon

March 22, 2023

▶️ Sisters farm among 11 in Oregon receiving federal grants

March 22, 2023

▶️ CET buses now have free internet

March 20, 2023

▶️ Get Outside: Sisters Trail Alliance

March 20, 2023
Document shredding

Free Deschutes Co. shredding, medication and flag disposal event Saturday in Bend

March 18, 2023

▶️ Deschutes Co. Commissioner Chang explains need for managed homeless camp

March 14, 2023

Prescribed burn plans part of Sisters Ranger District Open House Wednesday

March 14, 2023

▶️ ‘Inside Deschutes County’ podcast launches

March 14, 2023

▶️ 1,000 clocks: Sisters clock store ‘dreads’ Daylight Saving Time

March 12, 2023

▶️ Deschutes County Drug Treatment Court coming to an end

March 10, 2023

▶️ ‘Pretty Harsh’: Be ready for snowy mountain roads

March 9, 2023

▶️ Sisters trail post vandalism suspects spotted on Forest Service camera

March 8, 2023

▶️ PHOTOS: Avalanche pushes snowcat to edge of Windy Point

March 8, 2023
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Sisters new construction home shot; Deputies asking for home security footage

March 8, 2023

Deschutes Co. criminal cases face retrials after unanimous verdict decisions

March 7, 2023

▶️ 21-student Black Butte School seeking 1st school bond in 60 years

March 7, 2023

▶️ Wayfinder is here: Meet the Deschutes Library system dumping Dewey Decimal

March 6, 2023

▶️ Bachelor Butte Dog Derby sees 33 teams hit Wanoga Sno-Park

March 5, 2023
Black Crater avalanche death

▶️ Bend man killed in avalanche at Black Crater near Sisters

March 3, 2023

▶️ Sisters HS journalists cover state Alpine Ski Championships at Hoodoo

March 2, 2023
Hoodoo Ski Racing

▶️ Hoodoo hosts state high school ski championships for 1st time in 20 years

March 1, 2023

▶️ COPN withdraws union petition for 300 St. Charles workers

February 23, 2023

▶️ Win or go home: Sisters boys basketball beats La Pine to make state playoffs

February 16, 2023
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Washington state man arrested for robbery at Sisters area homeless camp

February 8, 2023
Classroom

Central Oregon schools getting $4.1 million from state Common School Fund

February 7, 2023

▶️ Sisters man who launched NASA balloons casts doubt on China spy concerns

February 4, 2023
Sisters

DCSO: Man arrested after making threats at Sisters restaurant

February 3, 2023

▶️ How millions in grants may bring relief to High Desert childcare drought

February 2, 2023

▶️Pacific Power electric mobility grant includes e-bike vouchers for low-income

February 1, 2023

▶️ Local shop helps you make custom skis, snowboards with your own two hands

February 1, 2023

▶️ Hoodoo Ski Area Friday Night Lights brings night skiing and live music

January 27, 2023

▶️ 2022 Oregon graduation rates 2nd highest ever; Central OR exceeding state

January 26, 2023

▶️ ‘Point in Time’ homeless count kicks off in Central OR, increases expected

January 24, 2023

▶️ Sisters School District to re-purpose old elementary school building

January 23, 2023

▶️ Oregon Adaptive Sports hosts 16th Heroes event at Mt. Bachelor

January 21, 2023

▶️ Suspected Sisters bookstore burglar, armed with hatchet, arrested

January 18, 2023

▶️ War Stories: Wally Kropf

January 16, 2023

▶️ Redmond, Sisters libraries close starting Sunday; Temporary spaces opening

January 13, 2023

▶️ DCSO: Hit-and-run driver injures pedestrian in Sisters

January 9, 2023
Deschutes County Sheriff's vehicle

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office holding Community Academy in Sisters

January 9, 2023

Former Deschutes County Sheriff Les Stiles passes away at 77

January 8, 2023

▶️ Sisters boys, girls basketball show dominance, defeating Siuslaw at home

January 6, 2023
Sisters Mastication

Hazardous fire fuels being removed in forestland near Sisters

January 5, 2023

▶️ Library on wheels to serve Sisters while main library gets upgrade

January 4, 2023
Cedar Creek Fire Sept. 9, 2022

▶️ Top Central Oregon stories of 2022

December 30, 2022

▶️ Sisters man arrested in theft of $225,000 in construction, heavy equipment

December 29, 2022

▶️ Holiday high school hoop tournaments take off in Central Oregon

December 28, 2022

▶️ Mother of 5 mourned after deadly crash near Sisters

December 26, 2022

▶️ 2 crashes on ‘deceptively icy’ Highway 20 near Suttle Lake

December 22, 2022

▶️ Local event for Ukraine platoon raises thousands of dollars

December 19, 2022

▶️ Central Oregon cities report downed trees, power outages amid winter weather

December 11, 2022

▶️ St. Charles Home Health and Hospice nurses vote to form union

December 9, 2022

▶️ Two Sisters men sending critical supplies to frontline Ukrainian platoon

December 8, 2022

▶️ Deschutes County seeks public feedback on updated Transportation System Plan

December 5, 2022

▶️ Deschutes County Commissioners prepare decision on psilocybin land-use

December 1, 2022

▶️ Sisters man arrested in string of thefts; Deputies looking for more victims

November 29, 2022

▶️ Holiday events take over Central Oregon for Thanksgiving weekend

November 24, 2022

▶️ Deschutes County sheriff: Measure 114 response will not be priority

November 17, 2022

▶️ Levy increases lead in District 53 race; Adair continues lead Schmidt

November 16, 2022

Deschutes County to release more election results with 2 close races at stake

November 15, 2022
Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Jamie McLeod-Skinner

▶️ Chavez-DeRemer claims victory in Oregon 5th; McLeod-Skinner says ‘too soon’

November 11, 2022
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Sisters man accused of trafficking fentanyl, meth arrested

November 11, 2022

▶️ Most of Central Oregon rejecting magic mushrooms, but one place saying yes

November 9, 2022

▶️ Deschutes County Commissioner: Adair leading Schmidt late Tuesday

November 8, 2022
2022 Deschutes County Commissioner Tatom DeBone

Deschutes County Commissioner: DeBone leading Tatom Tuesday

November 8, 2022

▶️ Deschutes Public Library dumping 150-year-old Dewey Decimal System

November 7, 2022

Central Oregon outpacing most of state in returning ballots; 1 day left

November 7, 2022
Deschutes County Ballot Drop Box

Central Oregon ballot dropbox locations for Nov. 8 election

November 7, 2022

Central Oregon High School sports playoff scores

November 4, 2022
Jamie McLeod-Skinner and Lori Chavez-DeRemer

▶️ 2 election ratings agencies change Oregon 5th District forecast

November 2, 2022

▶️ Sisters radio station goes all-holiday format until Christmas

November 2, 2022

▶️ Snow returns to the High Desert as November begins

November 1, 2022
November 1, 2022 snow

▶️ Your photos: Snowvember in Central Oregon

November 1, 2022

Central Oregon high school football scores for Week 9

October 28, 2022

▶️ Deschutes Co. Commissioner race: Schmidt, Adair on the issues

October 27, 2022

▶️ 25% rate hike for ‘typical’ Cascade Natural Gas residential customers

October 27, 2022

▶️ Free braces for kids in Central Oregon: Here’s who qualifies

October 25, 2022

▶️ Sisters community conversation event focuses on homelessness

October 20, 2022

▶️ Women’s self-defense class by Deschutes Co. Sheriff’s Office taking sign-ups

October 18, 2022

Central Oregon high school football scores for Week 7

October 14, 2022

▶️ Sisters taphouse holding fundraiser for Nepal’s ‘untouchable’ children

October 14, 2022

▶️ Job fairs coming to laid off Laird Superfood employees in Sisters

October 13, 2022

▶️ Laird Superfood closing Sisters facility, laying off staff

October 12, 2022

▶️ A Central Oregon county-by-county breakdown as psilocybin back on ballot

October 12, 2022

▶️ ‘Deschutes County 2040’ seeks input on rural future: How to participate

October 12, 2022
Cedar Creek Fire Smoke October 11, 2022

▶️ Smoke season not over on High Desert: The latest on the Cedar Creek Fire

October 11, 2022
Jamie McLeod-Skinner and Lori Chavez-DeRemer

▶️ Oregon 5th among ‘most-watched’ House races in US, election forecaster says

October 10, 2022
Bend Parkway speeding traffic stop

First responder job fair in Bend Saturday features 10 local agencies

October 7, 2022
football line of scrimmage

▶️ Central Oregon high school football scores for Week 6

October 7, 2022
Karen Arthur

▶️ St. Charles home health nurse speaks out about reasons for unionizing

October 6, 2022

▶️ Homeless crisis top-of-mind at Deschutes Co. Commissioner candidate forum

October 4, 2022

▶️ Central Oregon high school football highlights for Week 5

September 30, 2022

▶️ Safe ways to walk and bike around town is focus of local advocacy group

September 29, 2022

▶️ 25th Annual Sisters Folk Festival this weekend

September 29, 2022

▶️ 2 new roundabouts coming to Highway 20 in Tumalo

September 28, 2022
Boone Dog Pizza

▶️ Taste This! Boone Dog Pizza

September 27, 2022
Sisters Paving

Sisters planning, parks and budget committees in need of new members

September 23, 2022
football line of scrimmage

▶️ Central Oregon high school football scores for Week 4

September 23, 2022

▶️ Deschutes County discusses rural ADUs to fight housing crisis

September 22, 2022

▶️ Oregon math, reading scores drop during COVID; Local schools find positives

September 22, 2022
House for rent

Deschutes County receives more public housing choice vouchers

September 22, 2022

▶️ ‘Like smoking 15 cigarettes’: Central Oregon air quality among world’s worst

September 12, 2022

Central Oregon high school football scores for Week 2

September 9, 2022

▶️ ‘We won’t forget’: Procession honors fallen sheriff’s lieutenant, Marine vet

September 7, 2022

▶️ Injured hiker rescued near Chush Falls

September 4, 2022

Central Oregon high school football scores for Week 1

September 2, 2022

▶️ Plan ahead! Full 2-week closure of Highway 20 west of Santiam Junction

September 1, 2022
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5 Central Oregon fire agencies send crews to Rum Creek Fire

August 29, 2022

▶️ Central Oregon football teams gearing up for season, square off at jamboree

August 25, 2022

▶️ Central Oregon wildfire defensible space town halls this week

August 16, 2022
Sisters Paving

▶️ Overnight paving work in Sisters begins Monday

August 15, 2022

▶️ St. Charles says it overpaid workers $2 million, wants the money back

August 12, 2022

▶️ Save the date: Oregon Defensible Space code town halls next week

August 11, 2022
CODE drug dog Ladybug

Drug detection dog Ladybug joins Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team

August 11, 2022

▶️ British firefighters visit Sisters for wildfire, EMS training

August 10, 2022

▶️ ‘It was gnar’: Another Central Oregon thunderstorm rolls through

August 9, 2022
Lightning Aug. 9, 2022

Your Central Oregon thunderstorm photos

August 9, 2022

▶️ Central Oregon schools see staffing relief ahead of 1st post-pandemic year

August 8, 2022

▶️ Sisters Rodeo tickets on sale Sept. 1; Rodeo Queen tryouts next month

August 8, 2022

▶️ PCT hikers redirected after Windigo Fire forces trail closure

August 4, 2022

▶️ Cedar Creek Fire smoke could continue to be an issue; Now 900 acres

August 4, 2022
Black Butte Ranch Lodge

▶️ ‘It’s going to be a destination’: Black Butte Ranch building brand new lodge

August 2, 2022

▶️ Merkley attends Three Sisters Irrigation upgrade ribbon cutting

July 29, 2022

▶️ St. Charles temporarily enacts crisis standards of care; State says no

July 29, 2022

▶️ 93 mph driver among those cited in Central Oregon traffic blitz

July 27, 2022

Bend man charged with reckless driving in stolen car near Sisters

July 25, 2022

▶️ Fate of psilocybin treatment in Central Oregon headed to ballot

July 21, 2022

Charred trees from 2021 Grandview Fire being cleaned up to reduce danger

July 19, 2022

▶️ Several testify in support of psilocybin at Deschutes County hearing

July 13, 2022

▶️ Sisters hosts ‘Seed to Spout’ music camp for kids

July 13, 2022

▶️ Psilocybin a main topic of Deschutes County public hearing Wednesday

July 12, 2022
Bend Parkway speeding traffic stop

▶️ Stop texting and watch your speed: Patrols in Central Oregon start Tuesday

July 11, 2022

▶️ Colorful quilts coat Sisters at annual Outdoor Quilt Show

July 9, 2022

▶️ Colorful quilts to blanket Sisters at the annual Outdoor Quilt Show

July 8, 2022

List of 4th of July events in Central Oregon

July 4, 2022

▶️ Sisters Country Trails wants your feedback on proposed projects

June 28, 2022

▶️ Deschutes County holding Sisters, La Pine hazardous waste drop-off events

June 28, 2022

▶️ Grant awarded to NeighborImpact helps nonprofit toward goal of new warehouse

June 27, 2022

▶️ Target shooting sparks weekend fire east of Sisters amid dry conditions

June 27, 2022

Amateur radio enthusiasts have a field day in Sisters

June 25, 2022

▶️ Not her first rodeo; Olney saddles up for 3rd year as Sisters Rodeo Queen

June 10, 2022

▶️ Come inside Red Rock Corral, the newest addition to Sisters Rodeo

June 10, 2022
Kindergartners at Sisters Rodeo

▶️ ‘Greatest thing ever’: Kindergarteners get special Sisters Rodeo tour

June 9, 2022

▶️ Viral competitive eater tries 7 lb. chicken sandwich challenge in Sisters

June 8, 2022

▶️ DCSO wants to hear from people who interacted with Sisters murder suspect

June 7, 2022

▶️ Suspect in Tina Klein-Lewis murder had no known connection to her, DA says

June 6, 2022

Sisters Farmers Market welcomes 400+ visitors on opening day

June 5, 2022

Redmond man arrested in death of Tina Klein-Lewis

June 4, 2022

Sisters Stampede marks kick-off for summer mountain biking season

May 29, 2022

▶️ Paulina Springs Books celebrates 30 years in downtown Sisters

May 27, 2022
Pilot Butte

Bend population crosses 100,000. Here are the Central Oregon numbers.

May 26, 2022

▶️ Playoffs are here; local baseball, softball teams host postseason games

May 20, 2022

▶️ Two Deschutes County horses euthanized after contracting Equine Herpevirus

May 19, 2022
Police lights

Man DCSO identified in threat to Sisters school captured

May 17, 2022

More prescribed burns near Sisters, Sunriver Tuesday, Wednesday

May 17, 2022

▶️ Election day is Tuesday: what you should know

May 14, 2022

▶️ Redmond baseball splits doubleheader with Ridgeview, Sisters defeats Caldera

May 13, 2022

▶️ Local COVID numbers see BA.2 spike; St. Charles reports low impact

May 12, 2022

Sisters Ranger District to announce draft decision on Green Ridge project

May 9, 2022

With fire season approaching, Tollgate residents learn to reduce risk

May 7, 2022

▶️ Wolf sightings popping up around Camp Sherman

May 6, 2022

Man identified in threat to Sisters school, DCSO requests public assistance

May 6, 2022

In-person community dining returns to Sisters in support of local older adults

May 5, 2022

DCSO makes 2 arrests involving stolen trailer in Sisters

May 4, 2022

▶️ DCSO deputies earn life saving awards for 2021 efforts in Sisters

April 29, 2022

▶️ Homelessness in Bend forefront of a town hall meeting

April 27, 2022

Delays expected on US 20 and OR 126, ODOT crews to remove trees

April 27, 2022

▶️ DeBone, Stuart discuss drought, homelessness, budget, during candidate forum

April 26, 2022

ATV trespassers, Oregon State Police asks for public’s assistance

April 22, 2022

Healing Reins nonprofit to open second location in Tumalo

April 20, 2022

▶️ Cloverdale Fire District hoping to add more officers with increased tax levy

April 18, 2022

Sisters asks community to conserve water

April 11, 2022

Hoodoo to offer free lift tickets Thursday in exchange for food donations

April 6, 2022

Deschutes Co. candidates to participate in forums ahead of May election

April 5, 2022

▶️ Sisters taphouse project aims to help the ‘untouchables’ of Nepal

April 4, 2022

Resumen Semanal del Noticiero Central Oregon Daily News 4-1

April 1, 2022

Sisters Ranger District to begin prescribed burns next week

March 28, 2022

Deschutes Public Library seeks artist to design events guide cover

March 24, 2022

Skiers pay tribute to the skiing mailman of McKenzie Pass

March 19, 2022

▶️ Regional city managers forum circles one theme: Affordable housing

March 17, 2022

▶️ Central Oregon dominance: La Pine, Culver wrestlers win state, CC 2nd

February 28, 2022

▶️ Resumen Semanal del Noticiero Central Oregon Daily News 2-25

February 25, 2022

Skiing, fireworks & more planned for Hoodoo Winter Carnival

February 25, 2022

▶️ Little Did I Know: What’s a Tuya?

February 25, 2022

▶️ Sisters School District acquires nature preserve for outdoor education

February 16, 2022

Common School Fund to send $64.2M to Oregon schools in 2022

February 8, 2022

▶️ Sisters Rodeo announces return after 2 years of COVID cancellations

February 7, 2022

Deschutes River Conservancy awarded $1.37M for drought relief

February 7, 2022

▶️ Experts eyeing new, harmless volcanic activity on South Sister

February 1, 2022

▶️ High Desert hospitality helps truck drivers’ wrong turn end up all right

January 24, 2022

CET to suspend regional ‘Community Connector’ service Feb. 5

January 20, 2022

▶️ Calling all subs; HDESD says now’s your chance to get into a classroom

January 18, 2022

▶️ The return of the Oregon Wrestling Classic

January 14, 2022

Deschutes Public Library chooses SunWest Builders for renovation projects

January 12, 2022

Rep. Bentz nominates 4 Central Oregon students to U.S. service academies

January 4, 2022

JAN. 4TH SCHOOL CLOSURES, DELAYS UPDATE

January 4, 2022

▶️ Arctic air mass takes hold across Central Oregon; single digits expected

December 29, 2021

▶️ ODOT plowing priority goes to roads, not recreation when winter storms hit

December 28, 2021

Central Oregon Boy Scouts set for another year of Christmas tree recycling

December 27, 2021

Sisters Seed to Table launches program to make veggies more accessible

December 23, 2021

Skiers, snowboarders rejoice! Heavy snow expected in Central Oregon Cascades

December 21, 2021

Central Electric Cooperative to credit customers for power used in 1996

December 17, 2021

Deschutes County OKs $7.8M for affordable housing developments

December 17, 2021

Hoodoo to host job fair, employee orientation, pass pickup events

December 9, 2021

Local farmers, ranchers eligible for up to $4K in grants from HDFFA

November 29, 2021

▶️ ‘It’s coming back’: Couple restores historic Santiam Pass Ski Lodge

November 4, 2021

ODOT to close McKenzie Pass for the winter Nov. 1

October 28, 2021

Regional unemployment drops ‘significantly’; hiring exceeds expectations

October 26, 2021

Deschutes Co. to mail out property tax statements; payment due by Nov. 15

October 21, 2021

▶️ Borrow a book, learn to cook; Library of Things a hit for skill seekers

October 20, 2021

Eastbound McKenzie Pass to close Oct. 21; westbound likely Nov. 1

October 20, 2021

▶️ The Great Outdoors: Suttle Lake – A year-round gem of Sisters Country

October 20, 2021

Prescribed burning continues near Pine Mountain and Sisters

October 19, 2021

Sisters Country yard debris burning allowed beginning Oct. 20

October 19, 2021

▶️ Spike in Central Oregon drug overdoses largely attributed to fentanyl

October 13, 2021

Suspicious package outside Sisters Library turns out to be books

October 12, 2021

‘It’s going to help you get better’: St. Charles touts MAB therapy

October 11, 2021

Oregon Cultural Trust announces grants for 4 local organizations

October 8, 2021

Sisters Ranger District will continue prescribed burning this fall

October 6, 2021

▶️ School staff deadline, booster availability bump local vaccination numbers

October 4, 2021

First Story offers affordable home ownership program in Sisters

October 4, 2021

Prescribed burning in the Metolius Basin begins Tuesday

October 4, 2021

Sisters Folk Festival declared a success by organizers, attendees

October 3, 2021

▶️ ‘The most magical experience’: Sisters Folk Festival set for weekend return

September 30, 2021

Pfizer booster vaccination now available to Central Oregonians

September 28, 2021

Injured hiker airlifted from Middle Sister near Camp Lake

September 27, 2021

Injured hiker rescued from Three Sisters Wilderness

September 26, 2021

Historic Camp Sherman Store goes up for sale; 3-BR home included

September 24, 2021

▶️ The show must go on; Sisters HS Choir makes the best of a lost opportunity

September 22, 2021

▶️ Sisters Harvest Faire hopes to bring renewed opportunities to vendors

September 22, 2021

2022 Sisters Rodeo tickets now on sale; online merchandise store opens

September 22, 2021

Metolius River fish habitat restoration project to begin

September 21, 2021

Region’s employment situation improves in August; hiring exceeds expectations

September 21, 2021

Hikers rescued near Pole Creek Trailhead after overnight rains

September 19, 2021

▶️ ‘Slowly getting there’; Blue River rebuilds after devastating wildfire

September 15, 2021

Madras-Sisters football game canceled last minute due to unhealthy air quality

September 10, 2021

Deschutes Co. grand jury indicts Sisters spa owner on new sex abuse charges

September 8, 2021

Highway 20 to close Sept. 8-10 as slide area cleanup continues

September 7, 2021

Injured hiker rescued near Pole Creek Trailhead

August 30, 2021

FS to remove ‘danger trees’ killed in 2020 Santiam Canyon fires

August 5, 2021

▶️ The Storytellers: Local filmmakers shine a light on Oregon cowboy culture

August 5, 2021

DA drops sex abuse, harassment charges against Sisters spa owner

July 27, 2021

▶️ Free fair, ride passes at vaccine clinics; Fairgrounds taking precautions

July 26, 2021

Search continues for Salem man after climbing accident on Mt. Jefferson

July 26, 2021

Bend man killed after crashing motorcycle near Suttle Lake

July 26, 2021

Containment builds on Grandview Fire near Sisters; evacuation notices lifted

July 19, 2021

Darlene, Grandview fires inch towards containment; crews aided by mild weather

July 18, 2021

Evacuation levels reduced as Grandview Fire reaches 20% containment

July 16, 2021

Grandview Fire 14% contained; crews put out spot fires jumping firelines

July 15, 2021

National forests, Crooked River Grassland issue closures amid Grandview Fire

July 15, 2021

▶️ Structure Protection crews prepare houses for the worst amid Grandview Fire

July 14, 2021
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Industrial Fire Precaution to reach Level IV on National Forest and BLM lands

July 14, 2021

Grandview Fire at 10% containment; 10 structural task forces defend homes

July 14, 2021

Grandview Fire grows to 5,723 acres; draws task forces from across the state

July 13, 2021

▶️ Businesses on the doorstep of the Grandview Fire face tough decisions

July 13, 2021

▶️ Sisters Middle School evacuation shelter assists during Grandview Fire

July 12, 2021

Update: Grandview Fire increases to 4,500 acres; 5% containment

July 12, 2021

Wildlife preserves closed in Sisters area due to Grandview Fire

July 12, 2021

▶️ Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show makes colorful return over the weekend

July 12, 2021

Grandview Fire in Geneva area burning 2,000 acres, 0% containment

July 11, 2021

Sisters Quilt Show to return Saturday after COVID cancellation

July 9, 2021

Total campfire ban begins Monday across Central Oregon public lands

July 8, 2021

DCSO K-9 helps capture Bend man after short chase in stolen truck

July 7, 2021

Deschutes Co. accepting applications for ‘County College’ program

July 6, 2021

Fire restrictions begin for wilderness areas in Deschutes National Forest

July 2, 2021

Man cited for reckless burning after cooking fire escapes near Sisters

July 1, 2021

Hop in the Spa owner arrested on sex abuse charges

July 1, 2021

Deschutes County bans fireworks in unincorporated areas

June 30, 2021

McKenzie Pass/Santiam Pass Scenic Byway opens for the summer

June 24, 2021

New fire restrictions begin Friday for local national forests, grasslands

June 23, 2021

Sisters Seed to Table program has kids gobbling up edible education

June 22, 2021

▶️ Healing Reins project to expand its unique equine therapy experience

June 22, 2021

Suspect sought after multiple burglaries in Sisters, Redmond

June 18, 2021

Sisters, La Pine COVID vax clinics added to Deschutes Co. locations

June 14, 2021

Sisters wine bar fined $17,800 for COVID rules violation

June 7, 2021

Deschutes Co. DA launches young adult diversion program for 1st time offenders

June 3, 2021

▶️ Wilderness enthusiasts lament ‘inevitable’ need for trail-use permits

May 28, 2021

$1.3M in COVID relief available to Deschutes Co. small businesses

May 20, 2021

▶️ Sisters bond measure to fund new elementary school, ease overcrowding

May 19, 2021

Voters approve $33.8M bond measure for Sisters School District

May 18, 2021

▶️ Businesses, town ready for expected return of Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show

May 18, 2021

Deschutes Public Library launches summer-long ‘StoryWalk’ program

May 18, 2021

Prescribed burns scheduled Monday, Tuesday south of Sisters

May 10, 2021

Reward climbs to $10K for info on 2020 elk poaching near Sisters

May 5, 2021

▶️ Picky Bar founders eager for new chapter with Laird Superfood merger

May 4, 2021

Central Oregon energy food giants combine as Laird Superfood acquires Picky Bars

May 4, 2021

Sisters High School, middle school closed while officials trace COVID cases

April 29, 2021

Local high schools to host free COVID vaccination clinics for students

April 23, 2021

Central Oregon small businesses now eligible for federal disaster loans

April 22, 2021

Prescribed burn scheduled south of Sisters Wed-Fri

April 19, 2021

DSCO deploy new GPS dart to stop pursuit, track down wanted Sisters man

April 19, 2021

▶️ Sisters webcam captures golden eagle couple raising their young

April 19, 2021

▶️ Rodeo cancellation surprises Sisters businesses; say tourists will return

April 14, 2021

80th Sisters Rodeo canceled for 2nd year in a row due to COVID concerns

April 13, 2021

Prescribed burns planned for Wednesday near Sisters

April 12, 2021

▶️ Despite uncertainty, big decisions loom for major Central Oregon events

April 12, 2021

Spring Chinook season announced on Hood River; no season on Deschutes

April 12, 2021

▶️ Titles, rivalries, undefeated season: Big weekend for CO high school sports

April 9, 2021

Man crashes into tree in Sisters after suffering medical emergency

April 8, 2021

COCC to reopen campuses June 14; in-person classes will gradually expand

April 8, 2021
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Tumalo Irrigation District offering $10K reward for info on pipeline vandalism

April 7, 2021

Deschutes National Forest offers recreation overview for summer 2021

April 5, 2021

Oregon Dept. of Forestry urges caution with spring debris burns

March 31, 2021

Deschutes Public Library takes next step in bond project plans

March 30, 2021

Suspects sought in Sisters business burglary; chainsaws, concrete saw taken

March 25, 2021

County Clerk’s offices once again accepting passport applications

March 25, 2021

Redmond VFW to host COVID vaccination clinic for Central Oregon vets

March 22, 2021

▶️ New Detroit community center project offers hope for healing after fires

March 22, 2021

Deschutes Co. to get 3,710 first-dose vaccines for week of March 15th

March 12, 2021

Region’s school leaders call on Brown for return to full, in-person learning

March 11, 2021

COVID restrictions to relax across Central Oregon Friday as case numbers drop

March 9, 2021

The rebuild begins as coalition secures land for new Detroit community center

March 5, 2021

Bend pair injured in small plane crash near Sisters

March 3, 2021

Deschutes Co. Sheriff’s Office to launch new body-cam system in May

February 26, 2021
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DCSO investigating suspected arson fire at Sisters home

February 17, 2021

Deschutes County COVID vaccine appointments filled for the week

February 16, 2021

▶️ Drivers say Santiam Pass not so bad following latest winter storm

February 12, 2021

HS football allowed to resume in Deschutes Co. after sports guidelines revised

February 10, 2021

Winter storm expected to bring plenty of snow to High Desert

February 10, 2021

USDA announces $1M grant to fix Detroit water treatment plant destroyed by fire

February 9, 2021

▶️ Hoodoo sees best year of business ever

January 29, 2021

DCSO investigating shooting of SUV near homeless campsite west of Sisters

January 25, 2021

▶️ Redirect the Check: NeighborImpact

January 20, 2021

Local hunters groups boost reward for info on Sisters-area elk poaching

January 15, 2021

DCSO SAR help injured Salem rider near North Barr OHV area

January 11, 2021

Scouts’ Christmas tree recycling begins this weekend

December 30, 2020

Reward now up to $2,500 for info on October elk poaching near Sisters

December 23, 2020

▶️ Sisters yoga instructor takes her students along on family road trip

December 14, 2020

Sisters man dies after crashing into utility pole along HWY 20

December 14, 2020

▶️ Should gyms be closed? Owners say no, health officials say yes

December 11, 2020

Valley officers shoot, kill Bend man after 2 armed robberies, high-speed chase

December 9, 2020

▶️ Rodeo clown superstar heading to nationals; credits Central Oregon for success

December 2, 2020

OSP looking for info on bull, cow and spike elk poaching west of Bend

December 1, 2020

‘This is not a hoax, this is not a scare tactic’: SCHS chief begs you to stay home and mask up

November 24, 2020

▶️ Road conditions to worsen as bad weather continues

November 13, 2020

▶️ Local hemp farmers enduring 2nd-year slump, but experts expect an industry rebound

November 12, 2020

ODOT to close McKenzie Pass for the winter Thursday

November 3, 2020

▶️ Women claim toxic workplace at DCSO; event organized by sheriff’s challenger

October 26, 2020

▶️ As local ballots pour in, election officials ensure counting machines work flawlessly

October 22, 2020

▶️ Sisters welcomes dedicated Deschutes Co. Sheriff’s Office presence

October 21, 2020

▶️ Sisters asks for input on city’s 2040 comprehensive plan

October 19, 2020

Outdoor burning opens Saturday in Deschutes County.

October 15, 2020

Deschutes Co. ballots on the way; deadline to return by mail is Oct. 27

October 15, 2020

Sisters teens in fatal crash identified

October 14, 2020

▶️ ‘Surreal’ scene in fire-ravaged Detroit as HWY 22 reopens

October 14, 2020

Sisters Halloween carnival canceled; firefighters to deliver goodie bags to schools

October 14, 2020

▶️ Deschutes Co. voter registration jumps 50% from 2016

October 13, 2020

HWY 22 reopens Tuesday at 7 p.m.; fire damage had closed sections for a month

October 13, 2020

▶️ Report: Central Oregon Latino community is growing, young & motivated – but stunted

October 12, 2020

▶️ Weekend rains, snow put an end to fire season, but plenty of work left to be done

October 12, 2020

▶️ New rules, new schedules; high school athletes just happy for the chance to play

October 9, 2020

Deschutes Co. Sheriff’s Dept. launches program to promote mental, physical wellness

October 7, 2020

Jailed Sisters man charged in car break-ins; 9mm pistol taken

October 7, 2020

Wyden to host online town hall for Central Oregonians Monday

October 7, 2020

2 Sisters teens among 3 killed in single-car crash on forest service road

October 2, 2020

▶️ Deschutes Co. COVID spike resets clock for schools; districts eye late Oct. restart

September 28, 2020

18-year-old Sisters woman dies in crash near Grants Pass

September 23, 2020

▶️ ‘Lots of people, all the time’: Community support helps Sisters survive the summer

September 16, 2020

▶️ Fire evacuees wait for word to return home; locals’ generosity overwhelming agencies

September 14, 2020

▶️ Evacuees asked to be patient; re-entry to fire zone along HWY 22 not yet possible

September 11, 2020

▶️ Residents return to rubble as Oregon fire crews hope for a break in the weather

September 10, 2020

Local air quality likely to worsen; DEQ extends advisory through Monday

September 10, 2020

▶️ As Santiam Canyon burns, evacuees flee to Redmond; more wildfires rage around region

September 8, 2020

Gusty winds fan Lionshead Fire as it pushes toward Breitenbush, Detroit

September 8, 2020

Santiam Canyon, McKenzie River residents evacuated as wildfires erupt

September 8, 2020

▶️ High winds raising concern for rapid spread of Lionshead Fire near Warm Springs

September 7, 2020

Lionshead Fire forces Level 1 and 2 evacuation notices for Camp Sherman-area campgrounds

September 6, 2020

Hikers, overcome by heat, rescued on PCT after running out of water

September 4, 2020

▶️ Local task force returns after saving homes from White River Fire

September 2, 2020

Central Oregon wildfires settling down; crews getting close to full containment

August 31, 2020

Crews continue progress on several Central Oregon Fires

August 28, 2020

Changes made to Green Ridge Fire evac notices; crews push fire to flatter ground

August 24, 2020

Mild weather allows crews to make progress on Green Ridge Fire

August 23, 2020

Green Ridge Fire prompts new Level 1 Evacuation notices NE of Camp Sherman

August 22, 2020

▶️ Central Oregon air quality worsens as wildfires intensify

August 21, 2020

▶️ Camp Sherman businesses, visitors closely monitoring Green Ridge Fire

August 20, 2020

Green Ridge, Frog Fires grow overnight; weather expected to help containment efforts

August 20, 2020

Deschutes Public Libraries plan to reopen buildings, resources to public

August 20, 2020

▶️ Wind, steep slopes complicate efforts on Green Ridge Fire near Camp Sherman

August 18, 2020

Green Ridge Fire near Camp Sherman now a top priority for regional crews

August 17, 2020

Springfield man dies, 2 teens injured in 1-car crash near Sisters

August 17, 2020

UPDATE: Missing Texas man found in Portland

August 12, 2020

DCSO asks for public’s help in tracking down suspected credit/debit card scammers

August 7, 2020

Bend woman killed in crash near Suttle Lake

August 6, 2020

Deschutes Land Trust buys 1,100+ acres near Sisters; conserves land forever

August 6, 2020

Washington climber’s body recovered after fatal fall on Mt. Jefferson

August 1, 2020

▶️ Districts, teachers planning for online learning; promise a better experience

July 29, 2020

Deschutes National Forest to open new Peterson Ridge Trailhead in Sisters

July 27, 2020

▶️ Live outdoor music events returning to Central Oregon

July 22, 2020

Semi-truck crash in Sisters shuts down HWY 20

July 21, 2020

▶️ Deschutes Co. voters to decide on $195M library bond

July 16, 2020

Redmond man killed in Hwy 20 motorcycle crash

July 9, 2020

▶️ Tough as Nails? Sisters fisherman ready to prove it on CBS reality show

July 7, 2020

Bend PD: California murder suspect possibly in Central Oregon

July 7, 2020

▶️ Sisters businesses see activity thanks to county’s reopening, city’s help

June 24, 2020

NeighborImpact releases info for rent relief program

June 23, 2020

Wyden to host virtual town hall for Central Oregonians Monday

June 23, 2020

Deschutes Public Library to begin next phase of reopening June 22

June 17, 2020

▶️ Deschutes Co. declares drought emergency; farmers look to alternatives

June 15, 2020

Historic McKenzie Pass reopens to cars for the season

June 15, 2020

▶️ FBI investigating death threat against Deschutes Co. DA

June 3, 2020

COVID concerns forces cancelation of 2020 Sisters Folk Festival

May 27, 2020

▶️ Sisters women wins over $126K in Keno Jackpot

May 26, 2020

▶️ Deschutes Co. proposes $500M budget

May 26, 2020

Sisters woman uses mask money for Keno, wins nearly $127K

May 26, 2020

Sisters man arrested for breaking into house, stealing items

May 20, 2020

DCSO looking for owner of horse abandoned near Sisters

May 20, 2020

Local option tax passes in BBR; Levy denied for La Pine Parks & Rec

May 19, 2020

Bentz wins GOP’s 2nd District primary; Dems race too close to call

May 19, 2020

Phil more years: Chang vs. Henderson for Deschutes Co. commissioner

May 19, 2020

▶️ Ballots still trickling in as drop-off deadline nears

May 18, 2020

▶️ Sisters, Crook Co. schools plan for unique graduation ceremonies

May 13, 2020

▶️ Colleagues remember drowning victim as a champion for all kids

May 11, 2020

Longtime Redmond teacher ID’d as Scout Lake drowning victim

May 11, 2020

▶️ Sisters company keeps ticking

May 8, 2020

▶️ Unoccupied Sisters-area home destroyed by fire

May 7, 2020

▶️ Local music students become virtual virtuosos amid COVID closure

May 4, 2020

▶️ SBA loans, crowdsourcing helping to keep small businesses afloat

May 1, 2020

▶️ How are you doing? Sisters edition

April 30, 2020

▶️ Sisters HS graduation won’t be virtual, but plans still in the air

April 29, 2020

▶️ 45th annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show to go virtual

April 27, 2020

▶️ Lifting up through food; June’s Kitchen feeds first responders

April 14, 2020

▶️ COVID adds another, potentially lethal, layer to homelessness

April 9, 2020

▶️ COVID-19 leads to cancellation of 80th Sisters Rodeo

April 8, 2020

St. Charles launches 10,000 (hand-sewn) masks campaign

April 1, 2020