By Justin Andress, For The Mountain Times COVID-19 hit everyone hard, but its impact has been particularly tough on the businesses of Sandy and Mt. Hood. Now, a new tourism initiative called Travel 26 hopes to breathe new life into the economy we all rely on. I sat down with Sandy Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Khrys Jones and Program Manager Shannon Givens (over a delicious meal at Sandy Family Restaurant) to learn more about this exciting new plan to bring in visito

By Lion, Milt Fox, For The Mountain Times Don’t worry – it’s not too late to attend the Christmas Toy Drive Dinner! Please plan to attend this year’s Christmas Toy Drive Dinner which will be held Saturday, December 7th. Happy Hour begins at 6:00pm with dinner served at 7:00pm; price at the door is $22. Special presale tickets are still available for $20.00 at Welches Clackamas County Bank, Welches Mountain Building Supply, Coffee House 26, and the Whistle Stop Tavern, or ask

1954–2024 Lifelong resident of Sandy, Ned was born in Portland, Oregon Sept 7th, 1954 to Dr. Albert J. Lamke and Helen Lamke. He graduated from Sandy High School in 1972. He enjoyed and attended many of his class reunions visiting with old friends. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing pool and visiting historic sites in Oregon. The walls of his home are lined with pictures of his travels. Ned worked as a dental lab tech for 10 years after graduating. Then he retired after 30

1933–2024 Nancy Novotny Dougherty, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt, teacher, and dear friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving son and daughter-in-law. She was 91 years old. Born in 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio, during the Great Depression, Nancy’s early life was shaped by the love and resilience of her parents. During World War II, she witnessed firsthand the sacrifices of the time as her father serv

By OR Trail School District, For The Mountain Times In a Regional Needs Assessment performed as part of a pilot program by the South Metro-Salem STEM Partnership, Sandy High School (SHS) saw strong alignment between the school’s Machining and Welding & Fabrication programs and employer expectations. “When we built the new Sandy High School, we promised that our students would have the opportunity to pursue rigorous and robust Career and; Technical Education opportunities to p