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Grasshopper Fire

Grasshopper Fire

By: Amber Ford, The Mountain Times I think it’s fair to say the consensus of folks who live here is generally gratitude – not just for the beauty of our area, but for the kindness and neighborly energy of the residents. Let’s send out a heartfelt thanks to all

Have fun and support our community at the Harvest of Hope

Have fun and support our community at the Harvest of Hope

By Pat Zimmer, For The Mountain Times Everyone is invited to an evening of elegance, entertainment, community giving, meeting old friends, and making new ones at the second annual Harvest of Hope Saturday, Sept. 25, 5 p.m. at Alpine Events. We’ll enjoy a four-course dinner, dancing to

Mountain Profile: Melodee Davis

Name: Melodee Davis Place of birth: San Diego, California How long on the Mountain: 9 years. I’m from Las Vegas If you were not brought here as a child, what brought you to the Mountain: My grandchild was sick. I came to visit and felt so at home that

Mountain Roar

Mountain Roar

By Lion Milt Fox, For The Mountain Times Our Club’s first Field Day! It was a great success, exclaimed “Field Day” Chairwoman Sarah O’Dowd, as she thanked everyone who helped. According to Lion Sarah we had around 200 participants that thoroughly enjoyed themselves on that warm Saturday afternoon.

Grasshopper Fire Raises Emergency Communication Concerns at Government Camp CPO Meeting

Grasshopper Fire Raises Emergency Communication Concerns at Government Camp CPO Meeting

By Marie Kennedy, The Mountain Times As the Grasshopper Fire kept portions of the Mount Hood corridor under a Level 1 evacuation notice, residents gathered Aug. 8 for a Government Camp Community Planning Organization meeting to hear how officials were preparing if conditions worsened. The discussion soon raised another question:

To the Editor:

To the Editor:

I would like to thank Dr. David Wenzel for his beautiful piece in the August 2026 issue of the Mountain Times. Living here for a long time has also informed my evolving attitude about time, community, and resilience -- although I wouldn't have put it as eloquently as Dr.

The Amazing Literary Adventures of Amber and Eleanor the Cat / Cormac McCarthy's "The Passenger"

The Amazing Literary Adventures of Amber and Eleanor the Cat / Cormac McCarthy's "The Passenger"

By: Amber Ford, The Mountain Times Literary classics come in all varieties and genres – whether a political stance, a devout love story, or coming of age in a time of world turmoil, the greats of the past have enthralled us since the beginning of time. And although Eleanor and I