Welches Parent TeacherCommunity Organization
Welches Parent TeacherCommunity Organization By Cassie Kanable, WPTCO For The Mountain Times Hello Welches Families! May was buzzing with activity…
After 40 years of Healing, Horse Sanctuary Faces Relocation
By Justin Andress The Mountain Times For more than forty years, Leslie Roach has used R&R New Options Equine to…
Sophomore Soars to Record Heights
By Joe O’Leary The Mountain Times By Joe O’Leary The Mountain Times Track and Field is composed of loads of…
The Woodsman: Comfort is Key When Camping
By Steve Wilent For The Mountain Times My first camping trip, circa 1964, can in no way be described as…
Hoodland CPO Hosts First Annual Progress Meeting
By Marie Kennedy The Mountain Times On the evening of Thursday, May 15, community members gathered at the Mount Hood…
Theatre Announces Summer Programs,Next Season Dramas
Theatre Announces Summer Programs,Next Season Dramas By Sandy Actor’s Theatre For The Mountain Times The 2024/2025 season had three outstanding,…
The Legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Oregon
By Robert Matsumura The Mountain Times During the Great Depression, when America’s economy was at its lowest, the Civilian Conservation…
Meet the Artist: Yoga Instructor, Elle Mesa
By Amber Ford The Mountain Times While art is known for its ability to move others emotionally and mentally, tapping…
Free Programs at Hoodland Library
Free Programs atHoodland Library By Amber Ford The Mountain Times While many bookworms live in and around The Mt. Hood…
Dispersed vs. Designated Camping on Mt. Hood
By Amber Ford The Mountain Times As summer creeps into season and people begin to plan out their vacations, the…
Coffee House 26 to Host Mt. Hood Pride Event June 6th
By Marie Kennedy The Mountain Times If you’ve ever grabbed a latte at Coffee House 26 in Welches, you’ve probably…
Fire Prevention Tips For Your Home During Wildfire Season
By Lisa Kilders For the Mountain Times Summer is almost here, and with dry weather, many people are worried about…
Voters Approve MHCC Bond Measure
By MHCC For the Mountain Times Mt. Hood Community College is celebrating a major milestone after voters approved Measure 26-258,…
Legislator’s Letter: Inside Salem
By Jeff Helfrich For the Mountain Times We are in the waning weeks of the legislative session, and things are…
Steiner Log Church Visited by Country Music Band Mark209
By Justin Andress The Mountain Times On May 5, Christian country rock outfit Mark209 visited the legendary 1937 Steiner Log…
View From the Mountain
From the publisher’s desk View from the mountain From the publisher’s desk By Benjamin Simpson The Mountain Times Hello, Mountain…
Canary Ice Cream Scooping New Flavors
By Ty Walker The Mountain Times No summertime trip to the mountain is complete without topping it off with a…
PGE Teams Up With AntFarm On Wildfire Prevention Projects
By Marie Kennedy The Mountain Times On a cold, rainy April morning, the forest along Barlow Trail Road was buzzing…
Little Zig Zag Falls Has Big Energy
By Danella Demary For the Mountain Times Little Zigzag Falls is an easy-to-find and even easier-to-walk trail that leads to…
Retired Firefighter’s Stories Sparks Volunteer’s Interest
By Ty Walker The Mountain Times Benjamin Hill credits a friend for sparking his interest in firefighting. During their snowboarding…
Grant Provides Watershed Moment for Rhody Water
By Marie Kennedy The Mountain Times In a welcome win for both nature and neighbors, the Rhododendron Water Association (RWA)…
Safety Corridor Status Denied for Highway 26
By Marie Kennedy, The Mountain Times For many of us who live in this area, Mount Hood Highway 26 is…
AntFarm Youth Services Announces Leadership Transition and New Executive Director
AntFarm Executive Director Two Foxes Singing (Nunpa) will step down in June 2025 after 15 years of transformative leadership, passing…
Friends of Timberline 50th Anniversary
By Angie Helvy, The Mountain Times Timberline Lodge was built in 1937 and sits on the shoulder of Oregon’s tallest…
Hoodland Fire District Bond Measure Passes; U.S. Forest Service Partnership Announced for New Main Fire Station
By Marie Kennedy, The Mountain Times The proposed $19.145 million General Obligation Bond to fund a new fire station for…
Mt. Hood Lions Club Celebrates Community Service and Announces Upcoming Events
The Mt. Hood Lions Club continues its tradition of community support, hosting the Jim Turin Memorial Scholarship Dinner, offering free…
Hoodland Community Planning Organization Hosts May Meeting on Wildfire Awareness
The Hoodland Community Planning Organization (HCPO) will host a May 15 meeting at Mt. Hood Resort, focusing on wildfire awareness.…
Leadership with Heart: Hoodland Senior Center’s Executive Director Reflects on Service and Community
Hoodland Senior Center’s Executive Director shares her journey of service, the importance of volunteers, and her vision for a connected,…
AntFarm to Host Community Event at Mt. Hood OR Resort
AntFarm Youth Services invites the community to “Strengthening Our Roots,” a spring fundraiser on May 17 at Mt. Hood Oregon…
Mt. Hood Lions Club Hosts Community Resource Fair June 7 in Welches
The Mt. Hood Lions Club invites residents to a Community Resource Fair on June 7, 2025, in Welches. The event…
Oregon Institute of Technology Deans LetterLocal Students Named to Oregon Tech’s 2024–2025 Winter Term Dean’s ListOregon Institute of Technology Deans Letter
Students from the Mt. Hood region have been recognized for academic excellence by Oregon Institute of Technology. The following residents…
May Letters to the Editor
In advance of the May 2025 vote, residents from across the Mt. Hood Corridor have submitted letters sharing their thoughts…
Bass Fishing in the Pacific Northwest: When, Where, and How to Catch Largemouth and Smallmouth
Bass fishing in Oregon and Washington offers a seasonal challenge and big rewards. Whether you're casting into the Columbia or…
Sandy Actors Theatre Launches 2025 Summer Youth Program and Free Stage Management Class
Despite the cancellation of its spring production, Sandy Actors Theatre is bringing energy to the stage this summer with a…
Healing Through Sound: Hoodland Bazaar’s Monthly Sound Baths Offer Community Calm and Connection
The Hoodland Bazaar invites community members to relax and heal with sound baths held twice a month in the Phoenix…
Signs of Spring: Native Flowers, Forest Foraging, and Wildfire Risk in Oregon
Spring arrives with Indian plum, trillium, and rhododendrons blooming across Oregon’s forests. This seasonal guide explores native wildflowers, their uses,…
Welches 5th Graders Shine at Oregon Battle of the Books
The 5th grade Reading Rizzlers from Welches School placed 13th in Oregon’s statewide Battle of the Books, a reading competition…
Mt. Hood Wildfire Ready Workshop on Sat May 17th
By The Mt. Hood Corridor Wildfire Partnership You are invited to the Mt. Hood Wildfire Ready Workshop on Sat May…
Welches WPTCO 2025 Bid and Bloom Gala Raises $15K for Student Programs
The Welches Parent Teacher Community Organization (WPTCO) raised over $15,000 at its 2025 Bid & Bloom Gala, supporting student programs…
SICC Forest Fest 2025 Brings Chainsaw Art and Forestry Education to Sandy, Oregon
Returning for its third year, the Sandy Invitational Chainsaw Competition (SICC Forest Fest) showcases chainsaw artistry, timber sports, and hands-on…
Where Help Begins: Inside Hoodland Fire District
By Marie Kennedy, The Mountain Times Shortly after 8 a.m., I walked into one of the open bay doors at…
Meet the Athlete: Sandy senior Makenna Kato
Sandy High School senior Makenna Kato shines as a student leader, athlete, and future valedictorian. President of the Honors Society,…
Funding Delays and Layoffs Threaten Trail Upkeep
By Justin Andress The Mountain Times “We are right now seeing a delay never seen before in our existing funded…
Free laundry services Clackamas County
LoveOne offers free laundry services across Clackamas County to help neighbors meet basic hygiene needs with dignity. Weekly and monthly…