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  • Sisters Eagle Airport - more than an airport

    Benny and Julie Benson Owners, Sisters Eagle Airport|Updated Apr 25, 2017

    From the outset, it has been our goal that the Sisters Eagle Airport was more than just an airport. We see it as community venue and as an economic engine for both tourism and business aviation. On April 20, 2017, the Oregon Department of Aviation board unanimously voted, for a second time, to add the Sisters Eagle Airport to the list within the State Aviation Plan of "Airports of Significance," also known as Appendix M, or Exhibit 2. The determination was based on criteria set forth in ORS836.610 which includes: 1. Provides... Full story

  • Equestrians ride to win in OHSET

    Julie Benson|Updated Apr 1, 2014

    While some kids were spending their spring break watching movies and sleeping in, the Sisters High School Equestrian team was riding to win at the second Central District meet in Redmond. The Sisters team again won the overall team competition for medium-sized teams. There were 15 teams and 132 riders competing at the event over three days. Coach Yvette Chandler said, "We've won first place in the medium division in our first two meets. That's amazing! Even better, we placed... Full story