John Ingrao resigns as Hoodland Fire Chief
John Ingrao resigned as the Hoodland Fire District Fire
Chief, effective July 31. Ingrao had served as the Fire Chief since January
2017 but had been placed on administrative le... Read more
County holds listening session on race issues
In response to the civil rights moment sweeping the nation
following the death of George Floyd, Clackamas County Commissioners showed they
want to listen and learn from resident... Read more
Wildfire season hits close to home with White River Fire
A wildfire started by lightning was discovered on Monday,
Aug. 17 approximately 13 miles southeast of Government Camp in the White River
drainage near Forest Road 48. Early esti... Read more
Coffee House 26 offers hand with water drive
When Amber Ford, owner of Welches coffee and book shop
Coffee House 26, heard about the water crisis in Warm Springs she knew she
wanted to raise awareness and provide assistanc... Read more
Local quilter misses out on show thanks to coronavirus
A blue and white quilt, titled “Polar Vortex,” created by
Welches resident Jean Ludeman took a trip to Paducah, Ken. this year.
Unfortunately, Ludeman did not. Read more
Future of backup well uncertain for Welches Water Company
At the Saturday, Aug. 22 annual meeting of the Welches Water
Company, held over Zoom, president Ray Miller noted the non-profit, which serves
130 households, could not resolve p... Read more
Welches students begin school year with distance learning
Schools across Oregon sent students home in March for the
coronavirus epidemic, first for a few weeks, then for more than a month and
finally for the remainder of the school yea... Read more
'Peaceful Vistas' mural returns to its former glory
Roger Cooke’s 1993 mural, “Peaceful Vistas,” has offered the
inspiring image of a pioneer wagon train to passersby on Meinig Avenue between
Proctor Blvd. and P... Read more
Community survey highlights future options for Rhododendron
A recent community-wide online survey for the “Rhododendron
Main Street Site Redevelopment Plan” revealed a community desire for safer highway
conditions for pedestr... Read more
Community survey highlights future options for Rhododendron
A recent community-wide online survey for the “Rhododendron
Main Street Site Redevelopment Plan” revealed a community desire for safer highway
conditions for pedestr... Read more
'Bite' proceeds to help boost area businesses
One of the Mt. Hood Area Chamber of Commerce’s most popular
events, the Bite of Mount Hood, will have an immediate impact despite not being
held since 2017. The organizati... Read more
El Burro Loco rides into a new era
Marc Accuardi, one of the new owners of El Burro Loco,
described himself as an “Italian chef that fell in love with Oaxaca food,”
thanks to his experience in Mexico.... Read more
Aunt B's Bakery ready to roll
Belinda Torres worked long nights behind the scenes as the
Dragonfly Bakery’s master baker for the last two years. Now she is making good
on her long-standing agreement wi... Read more
10 Years Ago: Sustainability at Timberline
Timberline boasts 'gold standard sustainability'
Sustainable Travel International bestowed on Timberline
Lodge and Ski Area the honor... Read more
Welches Walk delivers Mountain’s message: Black Lives Matter
Approximately 150 people came out on Saturday, June 13 for
Welches Walks for Racial Justice, joining cities across the country and around
the world in a peaceful demonstration in the wake of th... Read more
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