Rev it Up and Go to the Sandy Cruisin’ Car Show
By Ty WalkerThe Mountain Times Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines. It’s time to rev it up and go to…
All Hail’s Breakin’ Loose; Hey, Hey, Have You Read the News?
On August 16th, 2024 The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Saturday August 17th to the mountain…
Sandy Actors Theatre Presents “Aboveboard”
By Daniel BossermanThe Mountain Times A Romantic Classic Situation Comedy with Heart, Laughter, and a Touch of MischiefSandy, OR –…
Historic Philip Foster Farm to Hold Annual Cider Squeeze
By Ty WalkerThe Mountain Times The third Saturday of September is almost here. That means only one thing at the…
Mt. Hood Golf News
By Bradford BixbyThe Mountain Times Welcome back, dear reader, to another edition of Fore, the column for the original hackers…
Student Firefighter Wants to Set Example for Women
By Ty WalkerThe Mountain Times When Emily Dong was 5 years old, growing up in Clackamas, she saw her father…
Mountain Matters: Hoodland Farmer’s Market
By Amber FordThe Mountain Times Seven years after it first kicked off in the Rendezvous Plaza, the Hoodland Farmer’s Market…
The Woodsman: Revised Wildfire Hazard Map: High Hazard for Some Local Properties
By Steve WilentThe Mountain Times A bit more than two years ago I wrote about the State of Oregon’s wildfire…
Firefighters First Campers in Reopened Clackamas River Campgrounds
In September 2020, the Riverside Fire started near the Riverside Campground, burning 138,054 acres in the Clackamas River Corridor. Eleven…
Where There’s a Will There’s a Way: You’ve Created Your Estate Plan – Now Don’t Be a Pirate
By Paula WalkerThe Mountain Times Of equal importance to leaving your affairs neat and tidy with a well-drafted trust or…
Steel Wheels and Thundering Change: The History of Railroads in Oregon
By Robert MatsumuraThe Mountain Times A train whistle in the distance. The thunderous roar of steel wheels rolling down the…
The Whole Tooth: Plant Antioxidants May Help Periodontal Disease in Smokers
By Dr. Robert Kelly, D.M.D.The Mountain Times I’m always interested in hearing about dental news that doesn’t fit the traditional…
Mt. Hood Community College Designated as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
By MHCCThe Mountain Times Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) announces its recent designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence…
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…
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…