News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) has announced the top five Early Stage finalists advancing to the 17th Annual Bend Venture Conference (BVC) on October 15 and 16. These companies will compete for an investment of $30,000 from Portland Seed Fund. The Early Stage competition includes companies that have a great idea and are close to “proof of concept.” They are pre-revenue (or very early) and are in the process of testing their product in the market. Ten companies took the stage both virtually and in person to... Full story
Phil Henderson believes his track record as a Deschutes County Commissioner should earn him the votes for a second term in Position #2. He is running for re-election November 3, against challenger Phil Chang. Henderson cites his work on resolving problems with a new 911 radio system, efforts to promote affordable housing, and forest management as areas where his efforts have given value to the citizens of Deschutes County. Housing The commissioner acknowledged that the... Full story
Right now, there is a moratorium on new marijuana growing operations in Deschutes County. In the November election, residents of Deschutes County can decide whether to make that ban on new grows permanent. Measure 9-134 asks voters whether additional marijuana producers, processors, and processing sites should be allowed in Deschutes County going forward. A “yes” vote would overturn the moratorium established by the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners in August 2019 and allow additional growing operations to be est... Full story
Damage from wildfires and danger from falling trees and rocks will make reopening Highways 22 and 126 between Sisters and the Willamette Valley a slow and arduous process. ODOT reported last week on work on Highway 126 to Eugene. “Once initial tree and rock removal and stabilization is done, ODOT crews will be repairing burned pavement, replacing destroyed guardrail and signs, and clearing culverts and ditches. Travelers should expect multiple work zones with lengthy delays for months to come.” ODOT opened Highway 242, the... Full story
The Sisters-Camp Sherman and Cloverdale rural fire protection districts reopened recreational burning — not including yard debris — on Friday, September 25, in all areas within the Sisters-Camp Sherman and Cloverdale fire districts. This does not include Forest Service land or campgrounds, including the Tract Cabins in Camp Sherman. Earlier this month several local fire agencies banned all burning including recreational fires due to red flag warnings and extreme predicted fire behavior in the area. Recreational... Full story
When Jennifer Holland accepted her job a year ago as the executive director for Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD), little did she imagine she would have to cancel programs, lay off most the staff, and restructure the budget and the organization to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It has kept me on my toes! I have learned so much this last year,” Holland said. Holland wants the community to know how grateful she is that the local option levy was app... Full story
Another major Sisters event has fallen victim to the coronavirus pandemic. The Sisters Harvest Faire sponsored by the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce and set for the second weekend in October has been canceled. In a letter to vendors and participants, Chamber Executive Director Judy Trego said, “After much due diligence, the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce has come to the conclusion we will not be able to comply with the Oregon Health Authority mandates for events laid out by the State of Oregon and unfortunately we will b... Full story
Twice a year, Cinder Rock Veterinary Clinic in Redmond actively looks to support local nonprofit organizations that value the animal/human bond. Just recently Furry Friends Foundation (FFF) in Sisters was chosen as the clinic’s charity of choice and was presented with a check for $4,928. Chelsea Blackmore, lead receptionist at the veterinary clinic, told The Nugget, “The Furry Friends Foundation was chosen due to their mission of extending a helping hand to those in nee... Full story
To the Editor: I have been curious of Laird Superfood’s interest in Sisters since CEO Paul Hodge announced that the company would build their factory and headquarters here in Sisters and employ about 500 people. Now we see that Hodge and his partner, Paul Schneider, have purchased 36 acres of the old U.S. Forest Service property at the west end of town and have requested approval of a plan to build workforce housing for 300-500 new homes there on 25 of those acres. As letter writer Gary Leiser said, (The Nugget, Sept. 23) t... Full story
We live in a world awash in information — and every day it gets harder to separate the wheat from the chaff. It’s increasingly challenging for people working in good faith to sort out fact from fiction, truth from misinformation, disinformation and outright lies. During Oregon’s recent spate of catastrophic wildfires, rumors spread as virulently as the wind-driven flames. Law enforcement agencies from the FBI to the Douglas and Jackson County sheriff’s offices found... Full story
For the first time since mid-March students in kindergarten through third grade will return to Sisters Elementary School (SES) for in-class instruction, thanks to a consistent drop in COVID-19 cases in Deschutes County. The statistical metric of fewer than 30 cases per 100,000 has held for over three consecutive weeks, allowing the return of the youngest members of the Sisters School District to move from “Comprehensive Distance Learning” to “Hybrid Learning.” (Cases did jum... Full story
Sisters voters will decide who will serve on Sisters City Council. Voters in the greater Sisters area will vote on who will serve as Deschutes County Sheriff for the next four years and on who will serve four years in Position #2 on the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. Incumbent Phil Henderson is being challenged for the seat by Phil Chang (see profile of Henderson on page 6 and profile of Chang on page 7). Stories on the sheriff’s race between incumbent Sheriff Shane Nelson and Bend PD officer Scott Schaeir will b... Full story
Restoring Whychus Creek as a healthy waterway has taken many years, multiple funding sources, and teamwork. The removal of the last dam and fish passage barrier will help support reintroduction of Chinook and steelhead, which started in Whychus Creek in 2007. Efforts are helping transform the once-dammed and over-stressed water system into a life-giving, vital flow of clean, hospitable water able to support a diverse habitat. The final dam removal was planned for September.... Full story
Those who love the arts in Sisters got the opportunity last weekend to see some of the region’s finest in action. The Sisters Art Association (SAA) Artist Studio Tour celebrated four years of offering a unique opportunity for art enthusiasts to visit studio spaces of 36 artists at 26 locations in and around Sisters Country. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, September 26-27, a dynamic group of local artists showcased unique collections of work in the free, a... Full story
