• Sisters woman arrested in graffiti case

  Law enforcement investigators have arrested an 18-year-old Sisters woman in connection with a series vandalism cases in the Sisters area. Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office personnel have been in
• USFS seeks input on wilderness fees

  The Deschutes and Willamette National Forests are asking for input on a proposed special recreation permit fee as a part of the new limited-entry system for day and overnight use in three central Casc
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  Police seek information on illegal deer kill

  The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help for information regarding the unlawful take of a buck deer north of Sisters. A 4x4 buck deer was found shot w

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  Scientist to talk bees at The Belfry

  The birds and the bees. Dr. Jerry Freilich is quick to confess that he is quite interested in the birds and the bees, and he’s confident that everyone else is, too. The birds are fascinating, o
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  Rallying for good attendance

  Passers-by may have wondered what all the police vehicles with flashing lights and sirens out front of Sisters Elementary School were all about the morning of Thursday, October 10. The blaring music,
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  Seed to Table expands reach around Sisters

  “This is my first field trip ever!” exclaimed a second-grade student from K-8 Warm Springs Academy as he bounced off the bus onto Seed to Table’s education farm. The enthusiasm echoe

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  Sisters gym to host grand opening

  Sisters’ options for pursuing a healthy, fit lifestyle keep growing. Ashlee Francis has opened Sweat PNW at 392 W. Main Ave. She will host a grand opening of the new fitness program and facility
• Foster home has new ownership

  Lori Owen, a registered nurse, recently purchased the adult foster home at 182 E. Tall Fir in Sisters, formerly Absolute Serenity, owned by David Tolle. Owen is calling it “Our Home.” &ld
• Can’t find a place to rent… help! — The Property Guy

  Dear Property Guy: I’m trying to move to Sisters. I just need a little apartment for me and my dog. Can you help me find anything? I need to be under a thousand. — Ashland Dear Ashland:

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  Author has a passion for outdoor experiences

  Ruby McConnell is a featured author at the Sisters Festival of Books, taking place October 18-20 at venues around town. The festival proceeds benefit the Sisters Festival of Books scholarship fund. M
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  Spinning, weaving grow in popularity

  Eight-year-old Nolan Riding ran the shuttle back and forth across the weft of fiber on his table loom, and then pressed the beater against the weave, creating a pattern of fabric that will be a table
• Adult poetry contest winners announced

  New Oregon Arts & Letters and Sisters Farmers Market recently co-presented the inaugural Food & Farm Haiku Contest. The judge was the State of Oregon’s official poet laureate, Kim Staffo

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  Outlaws enjoyed downtown challenge race

  Sisters’ entire volleyball program got together for their inaugural “Amazing Race” on Monday, September 30, and had a great time working together and competing as teams. The girls we
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  Lady Outlaws bring a broom to the hardwood

  The Lady Outlaws continued to dominate league foes this past week, with a sweep over both Cascade and Woodburn. Sisters defeated Cascade 25-14, 25-5, 25-10, at home on Monday, October 7, and two days
• Outlaws fall in final minutes on soccer pitch

  The boys soccer team fell 2-0 at Cascade on Wednesday, October 9 — but they played some of their best soccer of the year. Cascade controlled the ball and dictated the tempo early, but the Outlaw

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  Aude Gire brings fresh food and education to Sisters Country

  “I firmly believe that access to fresh foods and vegetables should be a basic human right,” said Aude Gire, education coordinator for Seed to Table farm. “It’s disappointing th
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  Sisters woman helps people build ‘rock solid’ marriages

  Our marriages are perhaps the most important relationships in our lives — yet we often neglect them and suddenly find that we are in trouble. Norene Gonsiewski of Sisters has, in partnership wit
• Best time to work out? The secret revealed...

  Morning vs. evening workout: Lore of better fat burning, performance, or energy levels create an endless debate over the best time to get that workout in. Who or what to believe gets confusing. There

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