Hometown News – Sisters

▶️ 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
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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
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▶️ 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
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▶️ 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
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▶️ Central Oregon high school football scores for Week 6

October 7, 2022
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▶️ 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
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▶️ Taste This! Boone Dog Pizza

September 27, 2022
Sisters Paving

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

September 23, 2022
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▶️ 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
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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
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▶️ 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
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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
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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

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

June 9, 2022
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▶️ ‘He was a Sisters bull’: The story of Red Rock, the Hall of Fame rodeo bull

June 8, 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
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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
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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

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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
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