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

By Amber Ford, The Mountain Times Mt. Hood Villages residents wear many hats while living in this great community. Parents, business owners, librarians, retirees, students, and now, The Hoodland Cleanup Crew. As tourism continues to grow and passersby use Highway 26 as a scenic route to central and eastern Oregon, the growing concern for litter and its lasting impact on The Mt. Hood National Forest and Mt. Hood Villages is now a concern with a local solution. After many local

By Marie Kennedy, The Mountain Times Inside Sandy High School’s gymnasium, evacuees clutched character cards describing medical needs, lost housing, and emergency triage situations as Red Cross volunteers, county staff and chaplains moved between stations in a mock shelter testing how a large wildfire evacuation would stress real-world services in the Sandy-Mount Hood area. Meanwhile, a parallel exercise unfolded over the radio. The two-day drill simulated a Public Safety Pow

By Amber Ford, The Mountain Times Life in The Mt. Hood Villages is different for every family residing within the vast wilderness that is the national forest. From work, school, sports, dance lessons, and fitting in family time, dads raising kids in The Mt. Hood Villages share one common bond: showing unconditional love, protection, and teaching their kiddos what it means to be a true mountain resident. Although there are more dedicated fathers on this mountain than there are

By Greg Johnson, For The Mountain Times Hello, dear readers, and welcome to another edition of Fore, your source for all things golf. This is the place to come if you’re dying to catch up on local gossip within the mountain golf community. You may notice that your regular voice has taken a little sabbatical, and I have been bestowed the honor of filling in. I will try my best to live up to the standards Bradford has set, and I understand that those are some big shoes to fi

By Laura Peterson for The Mountain Times Spring has fully sprung at Hoodland Senior Center (HSC), and we're looking fresh as a daisy! The good folks of the Trillium Trails Garden Club arrived here and proceeded to weed, mow, trim, prune, and plant -- all kinds of tools, rakes, weed wackers, and even a small chainsaw were put to good use as they harnessed their enthusiasm and energy to do a fantastic job of spiffing up our beautiful spot. Big thanks to the whole crew for volun

By Pat Zimmer, for The Mountain Times Twenty-six furry friends showed up at Camp Arrah Wanna – humans in tow – Saturday, April 25, at the Mobile Vet Clinic sponsored by Hoodland Women’s Club. It was a busy day. Veterinarians administered over 80 vaccines. Ricky the cat was the soul of patience sitting for a nail trim and an annual exam. HWC member Liz Hardy, a veterinarian with Northwest Mobile Vet, told Ricky’s owner Julie that her cat looked very healthy. The HWC event of

By Justin Andress, The Mountain Times Beginning June 5, the expansive lot behind Dick Hannah Ford will host the fourth annual Sandy Invitational Chainsaw Competition and Forest Festival. The yearly celebration draws attention to the work being done at Trajectory, a Sandy-based nonprofit that works to bridge the cultural divide between forestry conservation and the logging industry. And what better way to get the public excited about that mission than with a celebration of the

By Gary Randall, For The Mountain Times In the late 1970s and early 1980s, weekends on the mountain had a rhythm of their own. As the work week ended, parking lots filled outside taverns and night spots. Music drifted through the cool evening mountain air. Inside, dance floors stayed crowded long after midnight. Bo Cody was the mountain’s local band. The group played all over the Mount Hood area, but many people remember them most from nights at the Inn Between. The old taver

By Amber Ford, The Mountain Times On Saturday, May 16th, The Mt. Hood Lions Club officially celebrated their 75th year of service to the Mt. Hood Villages with food, drink, awards, special guests, and a party only The Mt. Hood Lions know how to throw. With guests ranging from previous presidents, district board members, and current members, everyone was treated to a menu which included salad, fruit salad, green beans, rolls, potatoes, ham, beef, and a variety of desserts. On

MANCHESTER, NH (05/12/2026)-- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List. The spring terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms group

With broken hearts, we announce the tragic passing of Nicolas “Nicky” Toler of Brightwood, Oregon. Nicky was born on August 10, 2006, in Bradenton, Florida, to Kelly and Kathy (Briles) Toler. His life was taken far too soon at just 19 years old following a police shooting in Rhododendron, Oregon, on April 12, 2026. Nicky graduated from Sandy Union High School in 2024 and was proud to be building a future for himself through hard work and determination. He was a beloved son, b

By Marie Kennedy, The Mountain Times What began as a place for vigils and remembrance after the death of Phoenix Lane is evolving into something larger – a community healing space rooted in spiritual practices, support, and connection. Friends, family members, and community supporters recently gathered at the Hoodland Bazaar, in what is now known as the Phoenix Room in Welches, for an official dedication honoring Phoenix’s legacy and the community response that followed her d

Place of birth: San Diego California How long on the Mountain: 35 years If you were not brought here as a child, what brought you to the Mountain? After our kids left home, my wife and I decided it was time to get out of town. She agreed and said she wanted to move to Welches. In 1925, her grandfather built a cabin on Plaza Trail right on the Salmon River. She, her mother, and her brother stayed in the cabin every summer from the early 1950s until she was 18 or 19. We looked

By Justin Andress, The Mountain Times It’s early May, and Austin Ernesti and Wayne Stone are standing in an expansive field behind Dick Hannah Ford, a Sandy landmark that runs the length of two city blocks. The two men are talking choker races, single- and double-buck, and log burling. As the fourth annual Sandy International Chainsaw Competition and Forest Fest approaches, Stone and Ernesti are two of the myriad people charged with making sure that the event’s timber sports

By Amber Ford, The Mountain Times While the world of Marvel would have us believe that all super heroes wear capes, possess superpowers, and can travel throughout the space/time continuum, Mt. Hood Villages residents and winter sports enthusiasts exploring the slopes of Mt. Hood may think differently. Our resident superheroes may not be able to move buildings, but they tirelessly move snow and make their own Mt. Hood magic. Although winter proved to be nonexistent, those head

These are close-up illustrations of fruit, by the middle school Art class. Blueberry Pomegranate Kiwi Strawberry Melon Grapefruit