By Steve Wilent For The Mountain Times I’ve written several columns about the state’s wildfire risk map and the importance of creating defensible space that gives your home a better chance of surviving a wildfire. I’ll spare you another haranguing and simply remind you that Hoodland Fire District’s web site has a wealth of information on the topic. Go to hoodlandfire.us, click on Prevention, then on Wildfire Information, and select Defensible Space.  The Oregon legislature to

By Marie Kennedy The Mountain Times You’ve probably seen them – wooden bears on porches, eagles perched at the end of driveways, and the occasional Sasquatch standing tall in someone’s yard. These chainsaw-carved sculptures are more than decorations. They’re expressions of creativity, made from logs and stumps by artists with a steady hand and a clear vision. One of those artists is Johnny Kimball. Kimball has lived in the Mount Hood area for ten years, but he only started ca

At Mt. Hood Hospice, the staff and volunteers understand that grief is not linear. No matter when you lose someone, there is no timeline on when or how you should process that loss. As such, the nonprofit hospice organization provides Time of Remembering events twice a year – once in person and once virtually – to provide people with a supportive and intentional place to honor the loved ones they’re missing.  The next Time of Remembering event will be in person in Meinig Memo

By Patti Jo BrooksThe Mountain Times Clackamas County Fair and Canby Rodeo 2025 invite you to come out and “Stirrup Some Fun!” Experience the electrifying energy of the Fair and Rodeo in full swing, August 12-16. Fairgrounds are open to the public between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. each day with the price of admission.  Visit livestock exhibits and agricultural displays where farmers and youth proudly showcase the results of their hard work over the course of the last year. Peruse h

By Justin Andress The Mountain Times For over 20 years, locals have called Cascade Continuous Gutters to help them keep their homes safe when the rain falls. To date, the company has laid more than a million feet of gutter. Now, new owners Jayce and Teal Dempsey are set to continue that legacy with renewed passion and a little extra flair. “The bread and butter of what we do is seamless gutter installation and covering,” says new owner Jayce Dempsey. He and his wife Teal took