Growing Together: How AntFarm’s Sandy Youth Garden is Restoring Soil, Skills, and Community
By Devin Kelly, For The Mountain Times Nestled within the heart of Sandy is a quiet garden space blooming with…
Caring for Your Aging Pet: Practical Tips for Mountain Community Pet Owners
Caring for Your Aging Pet: Practical Tipsfor Mountain Community Pet Owners By Blake Miller For The Mountain Times Aging is…
MHCC Celebrates Over 1,000 Graduates
By MHCCFor The Mountain Times Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) honored a remarkable class of graduates during its 2025 Commencement…
Hoodland Women’s Club Highlights
By Cathy Lavin, HWC For The Mountain Times June was a big month for the Hoodland Women’s Club (HWC). The…
Don’t Wait to Schedule Your Child’s Sports Physical
By Dr. Lyon of Orchid Health For The Mountain Times Summer is here, which means many families are already planning…
Well Adjusted: Staying Active, Aligned, and Ahead of Pain
By Dr. Melanie Brown Chiropractic Physician, Mountain Life Clinic Chiropractic care plays a vital role in helping people stay active,…
The Woodsman: Notes on People Bringing Music to the Forest
By Steve Wilent For The Mountain Times Last July’s column, “Feeling Stressed Out? Listen to The Music of the Forest,”…
Shady Pines Fest Brings Music, Magic & Community to Camp Tasty’s
By Justin Andress The Mountain Times Need something to do July 17-20? Music lovers can head out to Camp Tasty’s…
Women in Business Event Celebrated On The Mountain
By Justin Andress The Mountain Times “Empowering.” That was the word most commonly used by the entrepreneurs and professionals who…
Meet the Artist: Kenzey Ostowski
By Amber Ford The Mountain Times If dynamic colors, realistic shapes, and images that make you feel like you’re experiencing…
Welches Celebrates Pride 2025 at Coffee House 26
By Marie Kennedy The Mountain Times The mountain community showed up in full color for Pride 2025 at Coffee House…
Huckleberry Running Festival: Taking the Mountain in Stride
By Patti Jo Brooks The Mountain Times The race is on! The Huckleberry Running Festival is happening again this year…
Hoodland Women’s Club Scholarship Announcement
By Nichole Watts For The Mountain Times The Hoodland Women’s Club (HWC) is proud to announce the recipients of this…
Mountain Matters: Playing Summer Safe in Lakes and Rivers
By Amber Ford The Mountain Times With summer in full swing in The Mt. Hood National Forest, many community members…
Mt. Hood-Oregon Resort to Host Mini Meet West 2025
The Mountain Times Before there was MINI Takes the States, there was Mini Meet. This cross-country celebration of the original…
Old School Communication Keeping Neighbors Connected During Emergencies
By Marie Kennedy The Mountain Times Winter weather in this area can be harsh, knocking down trees and taking out…
Still Creek Bridge Rebuild Underway: A New Era of Connection and Safety
By Justin Andress The Mountain Times For nearly 10 years, the Still Creek Bridge has been out of commission. But…
Oregon Legislature Honors Friends of Timberline for 50 Years of Stewardship
By Marie Kennedy The Mountain Times The resolution itself is simple – almost poetic in tone: “Be It Resolved that…
Injured Climber Rescued Near Mt. Hood Summit
Climber Rescued After InjuryNear Mt. Hood Summit By Clackamas Co. Sheriff’s Office The Mountain Times The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office…
Beloved Teachers Retire Across the District
By Marie Kennedy The Mountain Times The close of the 2024–25 school year marks the retirement of several long-serving educators…
Hoodland Fire District Seeks Voter Support for New Station
By Marie Kennedy The Mountain Times This May, voters in the Hoodland Fire District will decide whether to approve a…
Mountain Flashback: Matthew Nelson Buys the ‘Times’
By Justin Andress The Mountain Times In early 2023, Publisher Matt Nelson raised some local eyebrows when he purchased the…
Welches Middle School Students Raise Funds for Senior Medical Transportation
By Brittany Kintigh For The Mountain Times Early in May, the Welches Middle School Leadership Class teamed up with the…
Hoodland CPO Holds Special Meeting Over Riverfront Tree Removal
By Justin Andress The Mountain Times On Thursday, May 1, the Hoodland Community Planning Organization (CPO) held an uncharacteristic special…
Introducing Northwest Mobile Vet to Mt. Hood: Locally Owned and Operated
Introducing Northwest Mobile Vet to Mt. Hood:Locally Owned and Operated By Blake Miller For The Mountain Times We’re excited to…
The Viewfinder: A Photographer’s Springtime Gift
By Gary Randall For The Mountain Times Each spring, as the Mount Hood National Forest shakes off the last chill…
Mt. Hood Flowers In Bloom at the Farmers Market
By Madeline Bombardi For The Mountain Times It’s wedding season here in the Mt. Hood area, and our florist studio…
Hoodland Women’s Club Highlights
By Cathy Lavin, HWC For The Mountain Times The largest fundraiser of the year is on tap for the Hoodland…
The Whole Tooth: Dreaming of Being a Pilot
By Dr. Robert Kelly, D.M.D. General Dentist, McKenzie Dental In a recent dental news journal I read about a beloved…
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…
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,…
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,…
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)…