By Madeline Bombardi For The Mountain Times It’s wedding season here in the Mt. Hood area, and our florist studio is filled with the scent of garden roses, sweet peas, and other fragrant cottage-style blooms. There’s something timeless about flowers that feel freshly gathered — soft, seasonal, and just a little wild. We’re also excited to be back at the Hoodland Farmers Market every Saturday with our hand-tied bouquets. Our market bouquets are full, garden-style bundles you d

By Cathy Lavin, HWC For The Mountain Times The largest fundraiser of the year is on tap for the Hoodland Women’s Club (HWC) this month. The “Scramble for Scholarships” shotgun scramble golf tournament is an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, have fun, and support the Hoodland community all at once. This year’s tournament is scheduled for Thursday, June 26, at the Mt. Hood Oregon Resort. There’s still time to register on the HWC website . The $120 per person cost includes gree

By Dr. Lyon of Orchid Health For The Mountain Times Orchid Health Hoodland Clinic is proud to announce the arrival of Andrew White, PA-C, who is now accepting new patients in the Mount Hood and Hoodland areas. While new to this location, Andrew is a familiar face within the Orchid Health network. He previously served patients at Orchid’s Wade Creek Clinic, where he became known for his compassionate, relationship-focused approach to care. His transition to Hoodland brings a t

By Dr. Melanie Brown Chiropractic Physician, Mountain Life Clinic After a long gray winter in the Mt. Hood area, sunshine’s finally here. And with it, the unmistakable glow of people soaking it in — whether on the ski hill, in the garden, or at the soccer field. Lately, I’ve been seeing sun-scorched cheeks on skiers and hikers. While it’s wonderful to feel the warmth again, it also makes me think about skin damage. Sunlight is essential, but too much or the wrong kind of prot

By Dr. Robert Kelly, D.M.D. General Dentist, McKenzie Dental In a recent dental news journal I read about a beloved and prominent North Carolina dentist, Dr. Mark Bowman, who died in a private plane crash in March with his wife. According to the NTSB, the plane took off from North Carolina and was headed to Florida when it crashed shortly after take off. The couple was on their way to the Dominican Republic, where they were planning to provide dental care to underserved commu