By Marie Kennedy The Mountain Times In a welcome win for both nature and neighbors, the Rhododendron Water Association (RWA) has received a $155,460 grant to reimburse the costs of a critical watershed protection project completed in 2021. The award, announced by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) in April, will help the small community water system pay off loans and return focus to other needed improvements. “This is a huge moment for us,” said Steve Graeper, pres

By Marie Kennedy, The Mountain Times For many of us who live in this area, Mount Hood Highway 26 is more than just a scenic route. It’s the path to work, to school, and is often the only way to get from here to anywhere. In 1996 this stretch of highway was designated as an Oregon Safety Corridor, but that ended in 2020. Recent calls from community members for the state of Oregon to re-commission the highway as a Safety Corridor have been discussed, but according to Mindy McCa

AntFarm Executive Director Two Foxes Singing (Nunpa) will step down in June 2025 after 15 years of transformative leadership, passing the role to longtime team member Kim Wheeler. The transition marks a new chapter for the organization as it continues its mission of youth empowerment and community connection with a strong and experienced leadership team.

By Angie Helvy, The Mountain Times Timberline Lodge was built in 1937 and sits on the shoulder of Oregon’s tallest peak as a Pacific Northwest icon we’re lucky to have in our Mt. Hood backyard. Last month, the nonprofit Friends of Timberline celebrated 50 years at the Tumwater Ballroom in Oregon City. The event came just days after State Representative Jeff Helfrich passed Bill OR HCR30, recognizing and honoring Friends of Timberline for five decades of exceptional service to

By Marie Kennedy, The Mountain Times The proposed $19.145 million General Obligation Bond to fund a new fire station for the Hoodland Fire District has been approved by voters. In the May 20 special district election, 58.10% of voters – 886 in favor and 639 opposed – voted to pass the measure. The election results are scheduled to be officially certified on June 13, 2025. The bond will allow the District to replace its aging 1966 fire station with a safe, modern, and fully eq