Coronavirus impacts all facets of life on the Mountain
Restaurants, businesses and organizations throughout the
community mirrored life around the world when they shuttered their doors last
month as COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus... Read more
Fire Chief John Ingrao put on admin leave
The Hoodland Fire District’s board of directors placed Fire
Chief John Ingrao on administrative leave last month until an investigation can
be completed. Board chair Shirley Dueber note... Read more
Blind athletes carve slopes at Mt. Hood Meadows
An enthusiastic group of visually impaired athletes enjoyed
the sensation of gliding down the slopes at Mt. Hood Meadows ski resort on Saturday,
March 7 as part of the Northwest Association for... Read more
Park district vote pushed back a year due to virus
Members of the Hoodland Park District Committee decided to
push back an effort to put a taxing district on the November ballot due to
restrictions placed on the community from the coronavirus... Read more
Dollar General looks to add location on the Mountain
A new Dollar General Store could appear in Welches sometime
in the next four years, following approval of the design proposal by Clackamas
County late last year.
“The developm... Read more
10 Years Ago: Mt. Hood Green Scene is born
Successful schussers
The Mt. Hood Race Team, competing against 25 teams from
Oregon, Washington and Idaho, nabbed a second place overall at the Buddy Werner
Champio... Read more
Volunteer rescuers shocked after Sheriff changes SAR
In a letter to Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers, Clackamas
County Sheriff Craig Roberts announced changes to the operational structure,
including bringing volunteers under a single and unif... Read more
Town hall highlights plan for Hoodland Park District
The Hoodland Women’s Club hosted a town hall meeting on
Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Mt. Hood Oregon Resort to present plans for the
creation of a Hoodland park district to fund a new park ... Read more
Guide Dogs alumnus flourishes as police comfort dog
Tagg, a two-year-old black Labrador, faced his first
difficult assignment within weeks of being sworn in as the Gresham Police
Department’s premier comfort dog.
Tagg accompanie... Read more
Sandy High teams finish season without home pool
Last May, the Sandy Pool closed its doors as the City of
Sandy looked to refine its vision for the pool, part of a larger Sandy
Community Campus project. That closure left the Sandy High Scho... Read more
Govy fire station ready for responders and visitors
For years, a remodeled fire station in Government Camp has
been on the wishlist of the Hoodland Fire District (HFD). Now, with work complete,
the station is ready to serve as the base for thr... Read more
Imagination Library offers a head start for kids
Since the Oregon Trail School District (OTSD) joined Dolly
Parton’s Imagination Library program in 2013, 452 children have enjoyed a free
book every month until they turn five, accordin... Read more
BODY WORLDS returns to OMSI
Trigger your curiosity and discover the mysteries and magic
underneath your skin with a trip to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
(OMSI). OMSI's latest exhibit offers a fascinating gl... Read more
Actress Katee Sackhoff serves up coffee on the Mountain
Coffee drinkers likely won’t mistake a cup of the local Mt.
Hood Roasters brew with that of the national chain Starbucks. But hundreds of
visitors dropped by the Rhododendron roasters on ... Read more
Hoodland Fire celebrates its finest at banquet
Members of all parts of the Hoodland Fire District (HFD),
including career staff, volunteers, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
and the support group, gathered for the annual awards ba... Read more
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