I agree with Steve Graper’s article in the February Mt. Times regarding the importance of all homeowners making it a priority to help secure their property against wildfires. Using the Oregon Department of Forestry risk assessments, which were included in their packets sent by certified mail, is a wise option. It is clear however that Mr. Graeper is not aware of the property value impacts that these wildfire high risk maps have created. Homeowners across Oregon are receiving

In our January edition of The Mountain Times, a Letter to the Publisher regarding the Hoodland Fire Department and the new Hoodland Fire Station was incorrectly attributed to Pat Buckley Rykh. The letter was, in fact, written by Shirley Morgan. We sincerely regret the error and appreciate Shirley’s contribution to the discussion. Below is her latest Letter to the Publisher.

Hello Mountain Timers, Recently, I sent out a questionnaire to those connected with us on Nextdoor.com here on the mountain. Some responses appeared concerned that our paper might be facing financial challenges or that we were considering shifting to an all-digital format, discontinuing the printed edition. I’d like to take a moment to clarify — right here, in bold black and white — that your local paper is doing just fine and will continue to be printed every month, just lik

By Rep. Jeff Helfrich For The Mountain Times As the 2025 Legislative Session progresses, several key issues have emerged. There are those topics we have been discussing for months now, and yet every session has its issues that catch you by surprise. One notable piece of legislation that falls under the latter, and which would have significant impact on the district, is House Bill 3140, which aims to restore liability waivers for Oregon’s recreation and fitness industries. Luc

By Brittany Kintigh For The Mountain Times The Hoodland Senior Center is excited to announce a special event to support the popular Meals on Wheels program! On March 9th from 10:00- 1:00pm, the Senior Center will host a Spring Brunch fundraiser at Alpine Events in Rhododendron. This event will not only celebrate the arrival of spring but also raise money for a very important cause: providing meals to local seniors in need and helping all our local seniors live life to the ful