Effort to recall County Commissioner Mark Shull underway
Organizers of a recall effort for Clackamas County
Commissioner Mark Shull have started the prep work before they file the
official petition, which is expected sometime this fal... Read more
Fish, forestry and more in new natural resources magazine
Years ago, Mountain resident Steve Wilent attended a joint
workshop that featured different forestry and wildlife groups from Oregon and
Washington. In some meetings, they liste... Read more
Fire district's new 'game changer' mobile response network
Before this past spring, the Hoodland Fire District (HFD)
used iPads connected to cellular networks to manage incidence response data.
Read more
ˇBienvenida ChiCali Cantina!
Robin Parker’s journey into Mexican food began at a young
age. Growing up as an adopted child in Whittier, Calif., she wanted to be a
part of a big family she didn’t... Read more
New owners keep the wine flowing at Cooper's
Cooper’s Wine Bar and Shop in Welches will “pass the bottle”
to new ownership starting in September. A current employee, Bri Dittlinger, and
business partners ... Read more
Dental clinic returns in early October
Tami Beaty, Director of the free dental clinic being held
next month at the Sandy Seventh day Adventist Church, understands that people
may not be prioritizing tooth health duri... Read more
End of Summer Festival brings the tunes
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Sandy Area Chamber of
Commerce has worked hard to help area businesses, including partnering with
other chambers and Clackamas County for a ... Read more
Rhododendron celebrates its centennial +1
On Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, the Rhododendron Community
Planning Organization (CPO) held what was to be the first of two celebrations
that year to mark the community’s 100t... Read more
Hoodland Fire personnel join Bootleg Fire effort
The Hoodland Fire District (HFD) deployed three personnel
and a type 6 fire engine on July 10 to assist at the Bootleg Fire, one of the
largest fires in the state’s histor... Read more
Rhody's Log Lodge wins restoration grant
Anita Halmøy Wisløff-Menteer and Erik Sims Wisløff-Menteer,
owners of the Log Lodge in Rhododendron and Bestie’s Coffee, were awarded an
Oregon State ... Read more
New book on Rhododendron a 'labor of love' for the authors
In researching the book he wrote with his wife, “Images of
America: Rhododendron,” Steve Graeper learned about some of the unique
characters who helped make the comm... Read more
It's a bird! Hawkwatch resumes its raptor review
Hawkwatch International, a nonprofit organization that
focuses on monitoring raptors, has tracked the migration of these birds since
1986, including at Bonney Butte since 1994. ... Read more
The Scene on Stage: Action packed August
When Katie Murphy took on the task of booking just one band
for Sandy Summer Sounds this year, one group came to the top of her head. Scott
Pemberton O Theory (SPOT), with their... Read more
Steiner Cabin Tour returns in August
Suzanne Zoller first tried to go on the annual Steiner Cabin
Tour, offered by the Mount Hood Cultural Center & Museum, in 2017, but the
tickets were sold out. Garrett Stokes... Read more
Birdhouses that are miniature marvels
Locals stopping in Welches Mountain Building Supply in
Welches recently may have noticed the presence of birdsong or the “not for
sale” sign hanging from an occupied... Read more
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