Housing in City of Sisters â by the numbers
By Bill Bartlett The 2020 Census is delayed again.
Trying to get a peek at the new number for Sisters’ population is frustrating. We put a man on the moon 50 years ago but it’s been almost 10 months since the official count started and we still don’t have a number for Sisters. It is understandable that Portland or Eugene might take a while to tabulate, but Sisters? Not even a preliminary number. Not even an estimate.
In the years between the decennial census, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts periodic analyses and projections of population and housing in what they call the American Community Survey (ACS). In their 2014-2018 ACS five-year projection, the Bureau estimated our population would be 2,838 in 2020.
Crime Down Significantly in Deschutes County
In the last five years, the crime rate in Deschutes County fell almost 16 percent. This reduction is significantly greater than the nine percent statewide reduction over the same time period.
Statement from District Attorney Hummel:
“This significant accomplishment is a testament to the collaborative and innovative work being done in our community by law enforcement, parole and probation officers, mental health providers, drug and alcohol treatment professionals and all community members.”
Statement from Redmond Police Chief Dave Tarbet:
“You always want to see a downward trend in crime statistics. It shows the investment Redmond City Council has made in public safety programs such as our Street Crimes Unit, body cameras and additional officers is making a measurable difference. These investments and the collaborative partnerships we have with Central Oregon law enforcement and social service organizations are key factors in
Quilters present gift to Sisters history museum
By Sue Stafford Tuesday, January 19, 2021 10:44 AM Sisters quilters presented commemorative gifts to the Sisters History Museum recognizing the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. From the left, Karen Swank, Sisters History Museum treasurer; Susan Cobb and Diane Tolzman, presenters; Zeta Seiple, museum secretary.
photo by Sue Stafford This past October, the Sisters History Museum hosted a collaborative exhibit of quilts created by members of local quilting guilds in honor of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment on August 18, 1920.
The Amendment states, “The rights of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.”
Statement from District Attorney Hummel:
“This significant accomplishment is a testament to the collaborative and innovative work being done in our community by law enforcement, parole and probation officers, mental health providers, drug and alcohol treatment professionals, and all community members.”
Statement from Redmond Police Chief Dave Tarbet:
“You always want to see a downward trend in crime statistics. It shows the investment Redmond City Council has made in public safety programs such as our Street Crimes Unit, body cameras, and additional officers is making a measurable difference. These investments and the collaborative partnerships we have with Central Oregon law enforcement and social service organizations are key factors in our ongoing efforts to address crime.”
In the last five years, the crime rate in Deschutes County fell almost sixteen percent. This reduction is significantly greater than the nine percent statewide reduction over the same time period. Deschutes County Crime: 2014-19 Total Per 10,000 residents 2014 2019 2014 2019 % Change Oregon 345,653 337,948 872 792 -9.2% Deschutes County 13,223 12,938 795 670 -15.6% Bend PD 5,850 6,392 732 699 -4.5% Redmond PD 3,104 3,266 1,160 1,067 -8.0% Deschutes Sheriff 3,379 2,674 203 161 -20.9% 2014: https://www.oregon.gov/osp/Docs/2014%20Annual%20Report%20-%20All%20sections-11-05-15.pdf 2019: https://www.oregon.gov/osp/Docs/2019%20Annual%20UCR%0Report.pdf Statement from District Attorney Hummel: "This significant accomplishment is a testament to the collaborative and innovative work being done in our community by law enforcement, parole and probation officers, mental health providers, drug and alcohol treatment professionals, and all community members." Statement from Redmond Police Chi