Putting the forest back in order
When Bill Westbrook, Zigzag District Ranger for the Mt. Hood
National Forest, walks along a stretch of the Salmon River to gauge its health,
it’s notable how far the area has come in a sh... Read more
Chamber welcomes new president
Mike Miskowicz got right to work volunteering in the
community after he and his wife Lyn began residing full-time in Rhododendron in
2017 in a Steiner cabin they have owned for more than 15 y... Read more
‘C’ is for more than just ‘cookie’
For on-the-go people during the hectic holiday season, those
cherished cookies loved by your family and friends may take a back burner.
But it doesn't need to be that way, even if yo... Read more
Arrah Wanna pushes forward with renovations
The sounds of top hits from prior decades will provide a
fitting accompaniment to Camp Arrah Wanna’s “The Generations of Promise”
Banquet and Auction held at the camp’... Read more
Dental clinic returns in Sandy, offering free services
Tami Beaty had seen the impact that dental clinics in large
cities could make after she and her husband were part of some.
So last year they started one in Sandy, offering free denta... Read more
OMSI exhibit an exquisite way to get ‘bugged out’ in a good way
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) welcomes
the exhibit "Exquisite Creatures" for its Oregon debut, running from
Oct. 5 through Feb. 17, 2020.
"Exquisite ... Read more
Expanded Mt. Hood Express routes prove their worth
Two additional runs for the Mt. Hood Express bus service
have seen good results since they started in April. Muna Rustam, Transit
Program Administrator for the City of Sandy, noted that the t... Read more
Women’s Club pitches plan for park district
Representatives from the Hoodland Women’s Club (HWC) kicked
off a two-month community polling process at the Tuesday, Aug. 6 Mt. Hood Area
Chamber of Commerce meeting as part of the gra... Read more
‘All Mountain Cleanup’ aims to give Mount Hood a fresh start
One of the mountain’s biggest volunteer stewardship events
just got bigger. This year’s Timberline to Troutdale cleanup series will gather
in Government Camp and spread out across... Read more
County unveils short-term rental regulations
Clackamas County Planning Division presented a draft of
potential regulations for Short-Term Rentals (STRs) on Aug. 6 to the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC). The draft allows the controve... Read more
Whistle Stop on track with new owners
Marc Accuardi and Darren Wiese were familiar with the
Whistle Stop Bar & Grill, both having spent time in their youth on the
Mountain, and more recently, enjoying breakfast there during t... Read more
Mountain songwriter examines natural processes on second album
Local guitar player Eric Kallio refers to his songwriting as
a product of glass, wood and steel. These raw materials represent his approach
to writing music with guitars that are played with ... Read more
Mountain songwriter examines natural processes on second album
Local guitar player Eric Kallio refers to his songwriting as
a product of glass, wood and steel. These raw materials represent his approach
to writing music with guitars that are played with ... Read more
Musician finds the summit of his craft on Mount Hood
Dean De Benedictis made it to the summit of Mount Hood on
Sunday, Jun 16, on his fifth attempt. But his journey to the top was far from
typical, as he carried more than 80 pounds of music and... Read more
Mountain resident escapes house fire with dog
On Sunday, Aug. 11, Paul Cadd escaped from his house as it
burned with only his phone, wallet, the t-shirt on his back and his dog,
Maggie, according to his nephew, Brandon. B... Read more
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