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Sisters set to honor veterans
Sisters-area military veterans and their friends and families are invited to Sisters High School on Wednesday, November 9, for the annual Veterans Appreciation Assembly organized by the student leadership and the local VFW Post to mark... — Updated 11/1/2022 Full story
Outlaws race at Philomath
The Paul Mariman Invitational hosted by Philomath High School included many of the top 4A and 3A teams in Oregon on Saturday, October 8. The competition was top-notch, but an unseasonably hot day combined with a long course made it impossibl... — Updated 10/12/2022 Full story
Sisters High School Hall of Fame inducts new members
The Sisters High School Hall of Fame inducted four individuals, one team, and an organization on Saturday, October 8, at the high school. The Hall of Fame is supported by the Outlaw Booster... — Updated 10/12/2022 Full story
Thirty years of Sisters High School
Thirty years ago this week, Sisters School District welcomed high school students into a brand-new building, marking the first time since 1967 that grades 9-12 did not have to be bussed to... — Updated 9/6/2022 Full story
Runners giddy-up at Pole Creek Ranch
The Pole Creek Ranch property has a history of running cattle, elk, llamas, and even a camel, but for the first time Saturday, August 20 it was 120 people of all ages that had run of the... — Updated 8/23/2022 Full story
High school athletics raises bar
In response to a noticeable uptick in poor behavior among fans and athletes alike, the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) has established higher expectations for everyone involved in high school athletics in Oregon. Step one in... — Updated 8/9/2022 Full story
Families should prepare for fall sports season
Gary Thorson, athletic director for Sisters High School (SHS), is looking forward to the start of the fall sports season. “We are super excited to get fall sports rolling again for both SHS and SMS (Sisters Middle School),” he said. “As... — Updated 8/2/2022 Full story
The play’s the thing in Sisters
The Guerilla Shakespeare group is no ordinary troupe of actors and actresses. The “guerilla” concept of sweeping into town with few encumbrances and then heading to the next venue sets the... — Updated 8/2/2022 Full story
Running commentary
The first time I saw Sydney McLaughlin compete, she was about to start her senior year of high school as a 16 year old. I was covering the 2016 Olympic Trials at historic Hayward Field and... — Updated 8/2/2022 Full story
Running commentary
Eugene cannot be described as cosmopolitan, or even really urban, but during the World Athletics (track-and-field) Championships, which have attracted hundreds of athletes and thousands of... — Updated 7/19/2022 Full story
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Track-and-field fans are in for a 10-day treat as the World Athletics Championships begin on Friday, July 15, at Hayward Field in Eugene.... — Updated 7/12/2022 Full story
Sarver will fill school board spot
The Sisters School Board selected Asa Sarver to fill the vacancy created by Don Hedrick’s resignation, at a special meeting held Thursday, June 23. The result came a week after the Board d... — Updated 6/28/2022 Full story
School board deadlocked on new appointee
A special meeting of the Sisters School Board held Thursday, June 16, to vote on a replacement for the position vacated by Don Hedrick, resulted in a tie, delaying the decision for another week. Three applicants, Rodney Cooper, Asa Sarver,... — Updated 6/22/2022 Full story
Airport’s 4th of July tradition will take wing
The Sisters Eagle Airport of July tradition this year with a variety of events for all ages. The day begins early Monday, July 4 with the Sisters Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast at 7 a.m., which is offered for a $5 donation. Registration for... — Updated 6/15/2022 Full story
Grateful seniors wrap up high school
One by one, as the four student speakers delivered their addresses Friday, June 10 at the 74th Sisters High School commencement, a clear theme emerged: gratitude. Perhaps having the final... — Updated 6/14/2022 Full story
Outlaw Open draws supporters
The weather held, the golf was good, and the food was tasty at the Outlaw Open Golf athletic fundraiser held at Aspen Lakes June 3. Just over 80 golfers from all over the region and as far... — Updated 6/8/2022 Full story
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Last week, I attended the Diamond League Prefontaine Classic track and field meet, which featured many of the best American and foreign athletes in a smattering of events at the ultra-modern... — Updated 6/8/2022 Full story
Sisters School Board snapshot
The monthly meeting of the Sisters School Board took place Wednesday, June 1, at the district office. Board members Jenica Cogdill, David Thorsett, Jeff Smith, and Don Hedrick attended. Edie... — Updated 6/8/2022 Full story
Schools support students after Texas shooting
Sisters schools responded to support students the day following the school massacre in Texas last week. Staff met at Sisters Middle School and Sisters High School prior to the arrival of students, to check in with one another and to form an... — Updated 5/31/2022 Full story
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Being a runner can be a fairly solitary experience, in part because it can be tough to find the right running partner. About five years ago I met a potential candidate. He had just moved... — Updated 5/31/2022 Full story
Sisters bids adieu to band director Cranor
An emotional Tyler Cranor directed his final big show for Sisters School District at the Spring Band Concert Thursday, May 26, at the Sisters High School auditorium. Cranor, who is leaving... — Updated 5/31/2022 Full story
Middle school track team flourishes
The Sisters Middle School track team wrapped up its season Tuesday, May 17, at the Mid-Major Championship held at Ward Rhoden Stadium in Prineville. In addition to the Outlaws, the meet... — Updated 5/24/2022 Full story
Equestrian team competes at State
Eight Sisters High School equestrian team members got to face off with riders and horses from all over Oregon in the 2022 Oregon High School Equestrian Team State Championships held May 12-15... — Updated 5/17/2022 Full story
Outlaws qualify six athletes for state track meet
Most of the Sisters Outlaws track athletes saved their best performances of the season for when it mattered most, at the Oregon West District Championships held May 13-14 at Husky Field in... — Updated 5/17/2022 Full story
Track team tunes up for Districts
Despite weather conditions that one coach termed “a monsoon,” the Outlaws track-and-field team tuned up for District at the 15-team Wally Ciochetti Invitational hosted by Cottage Grove High School. Personal records were hard to come by due... — Updated 5/12/2022 Full story
