Arrest made in assault in Sisters
A 21-year-old Bend man is under arrest for allegedly assaulting a ride share driver and stealing his vehicle in Sisters. According to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a report of an assault and theft of... — Updated 5/7/2024 Full story
Deputies arrest wanted person near Sisters
A deputy with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was conducting routine patrol in the area of Forest Road 4606 near Sisters on May 5 when the deputy discovered a camp believed to be occupied by a Leah Marie Sharp, a 37-year-old... — Updated 5/7/2024 Full story
Seeking solutions to housing challenges
Housing is a real challenge for many folks in Sisters. There's not a lot available, especially for rent, and prices are very high for people who work for Central Oregon wages. Housing... — Updated 5/7/2024 Full story
Sheriff's Office to host community academy
Citizens of Sisters can get a detailed look at the work of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office in a 2024 Community Academy on May 15-16 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Community Hall, located at 301 S. Elm St. This is... — Updated 5/7/2024 Full story
Electricity demand to jump 30 percent
Electricity demand in the Northwest is expected to grow more than 30 percent in the next decade, or about five percent more than estimated last year and triple the prediction three years ago, industry experts said in a new report. Large... — Updated 5/7/2024 Full story
Community policing in action
A stolen purse may not constitute a major crime, but it’s a big deal to the person whose purse was stolen. Patricia Bricker had that experience back in March — and she was very grateful... — Updated 5/7/2024 Full story
- County mulls RVs as rental units
- Sisters to take on housing challenges
- CEC protects power lines in Sisters
- City crews work 365 days a year
- Marking Arbor Day in a tree city
- Panel of professors weighs wildfire risk for 2024
- Sisters man arrested in Redmond burglaries
- Fire consumes shop, two rare cars
- Building 'affordable' is a real challenge
- C4C awards $7,000 for community building
- Planners mull development code changes
- Sisters ready for election
- Deschutes County Livestock Association rides again
- How much water is in that snow?
- USFS showcases new headquarters
- Hearing will address code changes for RV park
- Washington man sentenced after Sisters incident
- Fire district confirms new chief
- Riehle shaped natural world in Sisters
- Struggling with housing in Sisters
Sisters High School Pageant supports FAN
The SHS Pageant has been a tradition at Sisters High School (SHS) for over a dozen years. On Sunday, April 28, members of SHS continued this tradition as they performed "Outlaws On Broadway"... — Updated 5/7/2024 Full story
Banners honor Sisters Class of 2024
This year's high school graduating seniors who live in Sisters Country are being recognized and celebrated with individual photo banners hanging on lamp posts along all of Cascade Avenue and... — Updated 4/30/2024 Full story
- Jazz Choir sings on Oregon Coast
- Sisters student earns his wings
- SHS Pageant raises funds for families
- ARTifacts opens up creativity to community
- Sisters Middle School Honor Roll
- ARTifacts Art Experience opens up creativity to community
- Scholarships support experiences
- Exploring the geological frontier
Sisters lodger receives national award
For a number of years, FivePine Lodge has received some kind of national award from Tripadvisor, but this year they hit it out of the park. They were named number three in the country for... — Updated 5/7/2024 Full story
Sisters employment holds steady
EDCO (Economic Development of Central Oregon) has released their 2024 employer survey showing the 12 largest employers in Sisters Country. Black Butte Ranch remained at the top of the list... — Updated 5/7/2024 Full story
Summer concert lineup announced
SFF Presents returns with Summer Concerts at Sisters Art Works, unveiling a dynamic lineup that promises unforgettable performances at the outdoor venue in July and August. The series kicks... — Updated 5/7/2024 Full story
PMR art center opens residency applications
Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Art and Agriculture (PMRCAA) has announced an open call for applicants to its seventh annual residency program, which brings world-class artists, ecological scientists, researchers, and scholars to Sisters from... — Updated 5/7/2024 Full story
Author presents YA fantasy novel
Author Shauna C. Murphy will present her new young adult fantasy novel, "Animalia," at Paulina Springs Books on Wednesday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m. Painting an alternate Victorian-era that... — Updated 5/7/2024 Full story
- Weather Machine returns to Sisters
- Sisters adds event for Fourth of July
- Nugget columnist offers book of Scottie wisdom
- Anna Moss and the Nightshades bring Amnesty to The Belfry
- Rodeo names grand marshals
- Scottish band wows a packed house
- Singing brings community together at The Belfry
- Fourth Friday spring artwalk in Sisters
- Author shares historical fiction
- Rodeo season kicks off in Sisters
- Exploring the history and future of the Lazy Z Ranch
- Jazz to be featured at Black Butte Ranch
- Sisters Rodeo unveils 2024 poster
- Big Ponderoo releases full festival schedule
- Celtic roots music on tap at The Belfry
- Black Butte Ranch featured in novel
Red-hot Outlaws baseball on a roll
In a series of high-stakes matchups, Sisters Varsity Outlaws have won 12 of their last 13, and play four games this week, culminating in a doubleheader on Friday, May 10 — Senior Night. Led by standout performances from key players like... — Updated 5/7/2024 Full story
Varsity softball earns elusive win at Siuslaw
"We won! Our Sisters Softball won!" The excited exclamation came from Sisters Varsity Assistant Softball Coach Janet Cusimano immediately after the Outlaws varsity team won their first game... — Updated 5/7/2024 Full story
Sisters hosts district track meet this week
Sisters High School will host the 3A Special District 3 Championships this week on Thursday and Friday, May 9-10. The meet serves not only to determine the team champions for the district, but as the qualifier for the OSAA Track and Field... — Updated 5/7/2024 Full story
- Outlaws golfers show some game in multi-course run
- Girls tennis undefeated in conference play
- Outlaws face White Buffs on court
- Freshmen shine in track action
- Whychus Overlook project starts next week
- Recreating with wolves in Central Oregon's forests
- Sisters snowmobiler is a champion
- Equestrian team rides high in Sisters
- Lady Outlaws singles tennis players dominate
- Girls win Mazama Invitational
- Boys tennis ties in match against Madras
- Outlaws sweep La Pine, face Elmira
- Sisters Athletic Club hosts award-winning author
- Outlaws host vengeful visitors from La Pine
- Runners rumble through Sisters
- Athletes head to volleyball nationals
- Outlaws golfer scores hole-in-one
- Outlaws softball gains strength
- Sisters Outlaws track teams complete busy week
- Girls tennis defeats The Dalles
- Local players headed to national volleyball tourney
- Record turnout for Little League opener
- Outlaws matchup against The Dalles in tennis
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