The Viewfinder: Dangers of Photographing Alaskan Grizzly Bears
By Gary RandallThe Mountain Times Grizzly bears are fearsome creatures. They are the apex predators in their territories and when…
The Majestic Timberline Trail: A Journey Through Natural Wonder
By Robert MatsumuraThe Mountain Times If you’re looking for an iconic hike around Mount Hood, look no further than the…
Annual Rummage Sale A Huge Success
By Brittany KintighThe Mountain Times Hoodland Senior Center’s rummage sale was a big hit, thanks to the incredible support from…
Wildfires Are a Hot Topic at CPO Meeting
By Ty WalkerThe Mountain Times Wildfire was the main topic of discussion at the Aug. 10 hybrid meeting of the…
Well Adjusted: Microplastics and Your Health
By Dr. Melanie Brown Chiropractic PhysicianThe Mountain Times While traveling, I brewed my morning cup of coffee with a Keurig…
The Angle: Columbia River Fall Salmon Fishing
By Lucas HolmgrenThe Mountain Times Fall has arrived. Along with the changing of seasons, salmon that are born in our…
Fatal Crash – HWY 26 – Clackamas County
Clackamas County, Ore. 21 July 24- On Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 1:45 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a…
GOVERNMENT CAMP REST AREA TO CLOSE FOR PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE PROJECT
Salem, Oregon – The Government Camp Rest Area is located near mile marker 54, on US Route US26, (10 miles…
Local students named to the 2023-2024 Spring Term President’s list at Oregon Institute of Technology
The following students have been named to the 2023-2024 Spring Term President’s List at Oregon Institute of Technology. Inclusion on…
Welches Road Project Construction Set for Spring 2027
By Ty WalkerThe Mountain Times The posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour along Welches Road off US Highway…
Hoodland Community Planning Organization
By Pat Erdenberger, Hoodland CPOThe Mountain Times The goal of the Hoodland Community Planning Organization (HCPO) is to bring County…
Mt. Hood Lions Club: Mountain Roar
By Lion, Milt FoxThe Mountain Times Swimming Lessons! This year’s Swimming Lessons program was a great success. We had 98…
Timberline Daydream 2024
By Oliver Stoller SmithThe Mountain Times In a busy world filled with work and responsibility, you may find yourself longing…
Clackamas County Sheriff Re-Elected
By Ty WalkerThe Mountain Times Clackamas County Sheriff Angela Brandenburg is still glowing with gratitude almost two months after voters…
Overcoming Hurdles In Life and On the Track
By Joe O’LearyThe Mountain Times Amongst a very promising group of young men and women that walked across the graduation…
Help Us Choose a Name for Our Mascot!
We’re down to the final three bear names for The Mountain Times new bear mascot, and we need your vote…
Sandy Pack Wins Northern Oregon Cal Ripken 9U State Title
By Ty WalkerThe Mountain Times Congratulations to your 2024 state champion Sandy 9-and-under baseball team. Next up: The regionals.The Sandy…
Firefighter Grows Roots on Mt. Hood
By Ty WalkerThe Mountain Times Tom Gall may have grown up in Ohio but he didn’t start growing family roots…
Mt. Hood Baking Co. Business Booms First Year
By Ty WalkerThe Mountain Times Is it their warm sourdough bread fresh from the oven? Is it their selection of…
Community Comes Together to Reduce Wildfire Risks at Debris Collection Event
By Adrian KnowlerThe Mountain Times In a proactive effort to mitigate wildfire risks, the Mt. Hood Corridor Wildfire Partnership hosted…
Hood to Coast
As the annual Hood to Coast relay race approaches, set for August 23rd-24th, it’s essential to be aware of the…
Mountain Profile: Justin Andres
Place of Birth? Memphis, TN How long on the Mountain? 8 years If you were not brought here as a…
Local Medics Save Driver’s Life
By Ty WalkerThe Mountain Times It was the middle of the day, 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5. Laura Nelson…
A Dahlia Festival of Color, Community and Culture
By Kelly RomoThe Mountain Times Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of nature at the annual Dahlia Festival hosted by…
Climber Airlifted Off Mt. Hood After 700 Foot Fall
On Saturday, July 6, the Clackamas County and Hood River County Sheriff’s Offices led a mission to evacuate a critically…
Classic Cars Go With Breakfast
By Ty WalkerThe Mountain Times Hot cakes and cars: the new classic on the Lions’ breakfast menu.Nearly 500 people showed…
College Housing NW and MHCC Welcome the Upcoming Opening of Gresham Project Turnkey Property
By MHCCThe Mountain Times College Housing Northwest, the student housing nonprofit created for students by students, is partnering with Mt.…
Hoodland Women’s Club Highlights
By Cathy Lavin, HWCThe Mountain Times The major annual fundraiser for the Hoodland Women’s Club (HWC) is just a few…
Mountain Matters: Govy Cleanup
By Amber FordThe Mountain Times As the snowpacks and snow mounds receded with the summer temperatures and sunshine, Mt. Hood…
Hoodland Senior Center Rummage Sale and BBQ
By Brittany KintighThe Mountain Times August is shaping up to be an exciting month at the Hoodland Senior Center (HSC),…
Museum Chatter: Mount Hood Naming Myths
By Lloyd MusserThe Mountain Times Mount Hood has two ski seasons each year and each season has different participants. The…
We are Celebrating 50 Years of Conservation!
By Lisa Kilders, Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation DistrictThe Mountain Times Save the Date! On Saturday, August 3, 2024, Clackamas…
Max Remembered as Community Loving Pup
By Anne-Marie SpencerThe Mountain Times If you spent enough time at the golf course in Welches, you probably were friends…
Fire Engulfs Camp Arrah Wanna Maintenance Shop
By Ty WalkerThe Mountain Times A fast-burning fire consumed the Maintenance Shop in the heart of Camp Arrah Wanna in…
The Woodsman: AntFarm Crews Help Homeowners Reduce Wildfire Fire Risk
By Steve WilentThe Mountain Times Two years ago this month I wrote about the State of Oregon’s wildfire risk map…
Mt. Hood Golf News
By Bradford BixbyThe Mountain Times Welcome back, Dear Reader, to another sizzling column on the world of golf. As I…
Volunteer Group Dedicated to Restoring Salmon River Trail
By Adrian KnowlerThe Mountain Times A committed group of volunteers has been meeting almost every week this summer to restore…
The Viewfinder: Puffins of Iceland
By Gary RandallThe Mountain Times With the latest news about puffins being spotted on Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach as…
The Dynamic Dance of Lava and Glaciers that Shaped Mount Hood’s Landscape
By Robert MatsumuraThe Mountain Times Among the Klickitat and Multnomah peoples, Mount Hood was often depicted as a powerful and…
The Whole Tooth: Championship Teeth
By Dr. Robert Kelly, D.M.D.The Mountain Times It has been almost 20 years since I graduated from dental school in…
Well Adjusted: Exploring the Benefits of Regenerative Medicine
By Dr. Melanie BrownThe Mountain Times Regenerative medicine is revolutionizing healthcare by offering treatments that enhance the body’s healing ability.…
OR HWY 35 Overpass to be Resurfaced
By Adrian KnowlerMt. Hood Hospice The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is expected to launch a bridge deck resurfacing project…
Longtime Resident Celebrates 90th Birthday
By Margaret BransonMt. Hood Hospice Maryellen Englesby, noted author of “Township Pompeii, A History of Government Camp,” recently celebrated her…
PGE Preparation for Wildfire Season
By Amber FordMt. Hood Hospice Throughout the last several months residents of the Mt. Hood Villages have experienced slight delays…
The Woodsman: Feeling Stressed Out?
By Steve WilentMt. Hood Hospice As any woodsperson knows, there is music in the woods and there is music of…
The Whole Tooth: Teeth Shed Light on Black Death Mystery
By Dr. Robert Kelly, D.M.D.The Mountain Times As it turns out, teeth sometimes have some value even after the mouth…