Wilderness stewards leave their mark (but no trace)
On July 20, as the country celebrated the 50-year
anniversary of the first human landing on the moon, wilderness steward Mike
Mathews spent the day beyond the wilderness boundary of the Parad... Read more
Food drive aims to bag more donations this year
Hood View Gardens’ food drive last year ended with more than
250 pounds of food and $300 in donations, benefitting Neighborhood Missions, a
community outreach program sponsored by Hoodl... Read more
Half marathon offers scenery and opportunities
When Brady Mordhorst considered the prospect of taking over
as the Race Director of the Huckleberry Half Marathon he ran the course, set
within the natural beauty of Mount Hood on the Salmon ... Read more
Luncheon kicks off Mountain High Exhibit at Timberline Lodge
Rick Schaffer, stepson and protege to famed photographer Ray
Atkeson, noted that among the lessons he learned under Atkeson was
organization. And that skill will come in handy as Schaffer whi... Read more
Every dog has its day; assistance dogs on Aug. 10
Dogs are often considered to be man's best friend, and for a
peek into the life of some remarkable assistance dogs and their trainers, make
a date from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, on ... Read more
Second theft a deflating event for Mt. Hood Bicycle owner
Mt. Hood Bicycle has once again sparked the attention of
brazen thieves by experiencing yet another smash and grab. Located in the
Hoodland Shopping Center in Welches, the bicycle shop suffer... Read more
Hoodland Fire's Support Group makes impact on community
When the Hood to Coast relay takes to Hwy. 26 on Friday,
Aug. 23, approximately 12,600 runners and another 3,600 volunteers will pass
through the Mountain community. To keep them safe, dozens... Read more
Mountain lawn bowls club looks to grow the sport
Rhododendron’s Ernie Carlson noted that the sport of lawn
bowls has been around since at least the 1600s and can be found in any country
that was ever part of the British Empire; includin... Read more
Remembering Larry Berteau – publisher, father and adventurer
Larry Lee Berteau
1943-2019
Larry Berteau passed away on June 14 in Saint-Brieuc,
France. He was 76 and had ... Read more
Grant approval bolsters ‘Rhody Rising’ development goals
Clackamas County’s application to the state for
Rhododendron’s Transportation and Growth Management Quick Response Grant was
approved for the full $45,000 requested. The grant is ... Read more
Oregon’s paramedic pioneers revealed in documentary
Denise O’Halloran, a paramedic currently teaching American
Heart Association courses at Portland's Cascade Training Center, had the idea
in 2012 to put together a documentary about the ... Read more
Start your engines! Breakfast is back at Kiwanis Cruise-in
The scent of fresh pancakes will return to the 62nd annual
Kiwanis Cruise-in after a year without the community-pleasing brunch due to a
relocation of the long-running car show.
The e... Read more
Frosty treats and balloons to benefit Doernbecher
Each July, yellow balloons cover the walls and windows of
Rhododendron’s Dairy Queen franchise. These Miracle Treat Balloons are sold by
the franchise through July 25 with all balloon s... Read more
Mountain Music Festival aims to bring out the Deadheads
Jon Tullis, Director of Public Affairs for Timberline Lodge,
noted the preparations for the annual Labor Day Mountain Music Festival were a
little different this year. He got together with th... Read more
County considers regulating short-term rentals
More than one hundred local residents attended a May 18
Clackamas County Planning Division public meeting and voiced, at times, sharply
divided opinions on allowing and regulating short-term ... Read more
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