Having lived with the elephant of domestic violence as a child in both my grandparents’ and parents’ homes, having been terribly mired myself in more of the same as a young and unskilled wife, having been the victim of public intimidation (a hand gun pointed at me by a stranger in a public garage), having been a survivor of too many #MeToos in my working years, and having been over and over again horrified each time by reports of another woman or girl victimized — this latest

Hello Mountain Timers, As we stand on the threshold of a new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on all the stories and events that shaped 2024 here on the mountain. It has been a year of change, challenge, resilience, and unforgettable moments. From the ice storm that tested our strength to the Sandy DMV reopening, to the rumor of Mount Hood moving to Japan — it was April Fools! — to new faces like the volunteer firefighters, to the heartbreaking loss of Phoenix, it’s b

By Kelly Romo, The Mountain Times Celebrate love and community at the Hoodland Women’s Club Sweetheart’s Ball! The Hoodland Women’s Club invites you to an enchanting evening of fun, food, and festivities at their second annual Sweetheart’s Ball. Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 13, and join the celebration at Alpine Events from 7 to 10 p.m. Whether attending as a couple or flying solo, this 21-and-over event promises an unforgettable night. Guests are encouraged to

By Ty Walker, The Mountain Times It was the winter of 2023. Holiday season. Zachary Cram had been a volunteer firefighter at Hoodland Fire District for just a few months. That’s when he received one of the most memorable calls he has ever gotten during his short time as a member of a first-responder team. Here’s how Cram remembers that day he helped rescue crash victims on the mountain. A truck had rolled over on Lolo Pass, trapping a couple of people inside the vehicle. They

By Joe O’Leary, The Mountain Times There is a plague across high school basketball. All over the nation, high school basketball coaches take players around 6 foot 4 inches to 6 foot 8 inches and make them play a cookie cutter big man role for their team. It makes sense in theory, that height range is pretty tall for high school, and most players around that size can find relative ease as a traditional center at that level. This all sounds well and good, so what’s this aforeme