By Amber Ford, The Mountain Times The Mt. Hood Villages and Mt. Hood National Forest are home to many creatives who seek inspiration and refuge in the beauty that is their backyard. But one lifelong local has taken her residence and not only used it as inspiration for her artwork, but has created and designed pieces that give meaning, direction, and knowledge to her beloved community. Mt. Hood Villages resident Liz Cox is not only a gifted artist, but is also using her skills

By Amber Ford, The Mountain Times Ya know when you’ve been putting a book on the back burner for so long you almost forget about it? Forget about the high praise from your best friend? The fact the cover of the book seems way too “bright” for the current mood you’re in? No? Only Eleanor? That has become a running theme in this literary-loving household and, due to this most recent read, is now on our top priority of things to change, because holy catnip, this novel (here it

By Clackamas Fire District, For The Mountain Time At approximately 10:18 a.m. this morning, Hoodland Fire District responded to a reported medical emergency involving an injured male climber near Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood. The patient was located east of Silcox Hut after becoming trapped beneath a large boulder in steep and difficult terrain. Due to the complexity of the incident and challenging alpine conditions, a coordinated technical rescue operation was initiated in

By Justin Andress, The Mountain Times For its 10th year, the Clackamas ESD Regional Art Show called attention to the creative efforts of Clackamas County students in middle and high school. The show celebrates the work being done by students spread across 10 public school districts and nearly 30 schools. The art show ran from March 30 through April 28, when an awards ceremony announced the winners in each category. Amid the stiff competition, Welches Middle School students st