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Katie Pendleton: Fort-ifying promising futures in the trades
In celebration of International Women's Day on March 8, we are highlighting inspiring Sisters of Industry. From woodshop enthusiast to successful entrepreneur in the male-dominated world of... — Updated 3/12/2024 Full story
Sisters women will support local nonprofits
Chris Laing woke up inspired one recent morning at her home in Tollgate. She had been thinking of a successful organization in her former hometown of Homer, Alaska, that pooled individual donations to make one significant contribution to a... — Updated 3/12/2024 Full story
Home sales regaining life
A comparison of homes sold in Sisters Country the last two months compared to 2023, shows change in the direction of the market. In January median and average prices came into near parity at... — Updated 3/5/2024 Full story
Sisters woman embodies entrepreneurial spirit
In honor of International Women's Day (March 8), The Nugget recognizes the achievements of women who are making a significant impact on our community. Josette Johnson, founder and CEO of... — Updated 3/5/2024 Full story
Turning a page at Sisters book shop
Paulina Springs Books has reopened, debuting the results of a weeklong renovation. "Updating the flooring, stripping out all the old carpet and matching the flooring that we picked out for... — Updated 2/20/2024 Full story
Landscaper makes visions a reality
Clint Decker thrives on the creative nature of his work as a landscaper. "It's pretty cool when you can take nothing and make it into something," he said. "We've done everything from... — Updated 2/20/2024 Full story
Lake Creek Lodge creates new dining experience
Amidst the quiet of winter among the pines, something exciting is building at Lake Creek Lodge in Camp Sherman. Workers have been busy for months making upgrades and creating new spaces... — Updated 2/20/2024 Full story
Cummings named CEO at BBR
Black Butte Ranch has promoted Kyle Cummings to serve as CEO. Black Butte Ranch's chief financial officer and chief operating officer since August 2023 - roles he also served from 2011-2018... — Updated 2/13/2024 Full story
Tesla leaves mark on Sisters
Within weeks Tesla will have seven of its Superchargers operational at Three Wind Shopping Center on North Arrowleaf Trail at the north end of the parking lot. Incorporating its Magic Dock... — Updated 2/6/2024 Full story
Banjo manufacturer moves operation
Tom Nechville announced today that Nechville Musical Products (NMP) will wrap up manufacturing operations in Minnesota at the end of February, completing the last phase of Nechville's... — Updated 2/6/2024 Full story
Seed to Table expanding its capacity
The Seed to Table Farm team is looking forward to the year ahead, especially after the farm was buried under deep snow and ice these past few weeks. Seed to Table’s 10th anniversary brought an abundance of firsts, including... — Updated 2/6/2024 Full story
Sisters nonprofit makes name change
Sisters Folk Festival, Inc. has changed the name of the organization to SFF Presents to reflect the full scope of their work in the Sisters community. Sisters Folk Festival, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 as the nonprofit organization in... — Updated 2/6/2024 Full story
Explore Sisters website goes live
The long-awaited website for the Sisters’ Destination Management Organization (DMO), Explore Sisters, went live last week at www.exploresisters.com. Now being winter, the introductory photo... — Updated 1/30/2024 Full story
Sisters real estate office makes changes
Coldwell Banker Bain is changing its presence in Sisters. The real estate office at the corner of Cascade Avenue and Oak Street will close in February — but its brokers will continue to... — Updated 1/30/2024 Full story
Make tax season easier
Salem — Now that the excitement of the gift-giving season has come to a close, many Oregonians’ thoughts will turn to the anticipation of something even bigger—claiming their share of the state’s all-time record $5.6 billion kicker... — Updated 1/23/2024 Full story
Sisters Realtor makes changes
Coldwell Banker Bain is changing its presence in Sisters. The real estate office at the corner of Cascade Avenue and Oak Street will close in February — but its brokers will continue to serve clients in the community. They will be based... — Updated 1/23/2024 Full story
District earns plaudits
Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District has received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget. The award represents a significant achievement by the District. It... — Updated 1/16/2024 Full story
Baby changing stations make debut
A poop-filled diaper and nowhere to change it has led to an initiative to make bathrooms in Sisters businesses more family-friendly. For small business owners, installing a diaper changing ta... — Updated 1/16/2024 Full story
Sopko serves clients in Sisters
Renee Sopko joined the Crux Wealth Advisors team in 2021 as a wealth advisor. According to Crux, Sopko has a critical role on the team and takes a comprehensive approach when working with her clients. “Renee’s friendly demeanor,... — Updated 1/2/2024 Full story
Sisters gets new plant-based food option
Sisters Country folks who love to eat fresh and plant-based have a new option in town. Lively Up Yourself, a vegan food cart in Bend, has opened a second location at Eurosports at 223 E.... — Updated 1/2/2024 Full story
Farrier's work all for love of horses
Sisters Country is horse country — and there is nothing more critical to equine well-being than keeping their feet in good shape. That’s where Charles Halper and Halper’s Horseshoeing... — Updated 12/19/2023 Full story
YouthBuild helps Sisters farm - and vice versa
Harmony Farm animal sanctuary relies on volunteers for help caring for the rescued farm animals in their care. Heart of Oregon Corps YouthBuild students visit the farm on a regular basis to... — Updated 12/12/2023 Full story
Farm program names new director
The Sisters-based farm and educational outreach program Seed to Table has named Holly Haddad as the new executive director starting January 4, 2024. With a 25-year background in food systems... — Updated 12/12/2023 Full story
Christmas tree hunting is big business in Sisters
This year more than 2,000 tree permits will be issued by the Forest Service's District Ranger office in Sisters. Add to that another 1,000-plus for permits purchased online at... — Updated 12/5/2023 Full story
C4C names executive director
Kellen Klein was chosen as the new full-time executive director of Citizens4Community (C4C) as of mid-November. He has been serving as the interim director for the past five-and-a-half... — Updated 12/5/2023 Full story