Sisters

Firefighters in Central Oregon made significant progress against the state’s largest fire over the weekend, despite difficult weather conditions.

The southern edge of the Flat Fire threatened thousands of homes as it moved toward Sisters, but crews said Monday morning they had stopped it from moving in that direction.

The blaze started Thursday evening and has grown to more than 18,000 acres.

The Deschutes County Sheriff says the plane’s three occupants managed to escape with minor injuries.

By October, the Sisters Community Garden must vacate its current space at the Sisters Eagle Airport.

Four candidates are running for two positions on the Sisters School District Board. Candidates said they were concerned about the district’s ability to recruit teachers and financial uncertainty.

Driven by high food prices and ethical concerns, some Oregonians use social networks to find their next meal.

Sisters has become the newest “Dark Sky” community in Oregon.

The City of Sisters is looking to expand its Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), in an effort to create more space for its growing population.

A popular scenic byway that goes over McKenzie Pass west of Sisters is getting repaved.

As regular droughts hit Central Oregon, experts say the flow of the Metolius River has weakened.

Officials in Sisters say the construction of a new neighborhood could help ease the city’s housing crisis.