News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Mason Warren Darling passed away on September 10, with his loving wife, Kaitlyn Darling, by his side, after his brave battle with ALS. Mason was born in McCall, Idaho, on April 7, 1984 to Sharyl and Mark Darling. Mason grew up in the backcountry of Idaho, graduating from McCall-Donnelly High School, where he met his wife, Kaitlyn. After school, they moved to Sisters, where they lived for 15 years. They were married in 2012. Mason lived and breathed the outdoors, never passing... Full story
An 18-year-old Sisters woman suffered fatal injuries in a single-vehicle wreck in southern Oregon early on Wednesday morning. Oregon State Police reported that troopers and emergency personnel responded on Wednesday, September 23, at approximately 12:18 a.m. to a single vehicle crash near milepost 16 on Hwy. 199 in Josephine County. According to OSP, preliminary investigation revealed that a Chevrolet Malibu, operated by Rianna McGonagle of Sisters, was southbound when it veered off the road and struck a tree. McGonagle was... Full story
In the topsy-turvy world of COVID-19, athletes at all levels, including Sisters High School, have been faced with canceled, postponed, and shortened seasons. Activity resumed in mid-September for a few of the traditional spring sports under strict guidelines for a five week “mini-season.” According to SHS Athletic Director Gary Thorson, track and field, tennis, boys lacrosse and girls softball are taking advantage of the opportunity to train and, in some cases, compete. The... Full story
In 2020, our lives have been influenced greatly by COVID-19. Unfortunately, many families have experienced personal, tragic loss. In every facet of normal life throughout Oregon — its 4.3 million residents and 36 counties — Governor Brown’s decisions and proclamations have a timely, important impact on all of us. In the United States, we just surpassed 205,000 deaths. Following are key facts about Oregon’s COVID-19 situation from the Oregon Health Authority (OH... Full story
Phil Chang is bringing the experience of a career in public service to a seat on the Deschutes Board of County Commissioners. He is challenging incumbent Phil Henderson for Position #2. Chang spent nine years at the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC), and helped create the Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project. He also served as Senator Jeff Merkley’s Central Oregon Field Representative and managed Oregon’s Federal Forest Restoration Program. He believes tha... Full story
Because of the coronavirus pandemic and the effects it has had on the economy, artists have had to adapt. Many projects have been canceled or put on hold. Artists are adapting to shutdowns by swapping their physical art spaces for virtual ones. Sisters Art Association (SAA) artists, some who participated in the 2020 Artist Studio Tour last weekend, have found creative ways to cope amid the COVID-19 crisis. Bedouin and Good Day Café owner Harmony Thomas said, “When I joined the SAA board last fall, I was asked to w... Full story
