By MHCC, For The Mountain Times Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) has reached a significant milestone in financial excellence, becoming the only public college in Oregon to receive the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) prestigious Triple Crown Award. This accolade is earned by organizations that receive all three of GFOA’s top honors: the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award, and the Dist

By Lisa Kilder, Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District For The Mountain Times During this busy time of year, make a note to remember these important tasks in 2025. While the soil is soft, check out a weed wrench tool from the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District. These tools are handy for removing woody-stem invasive weeds like Scotch broom, holly and other small weedy trees. Do not pull Tree of Heaven: it will come back vigorously! If you have horses or lives

By Pat Erdenberger, Hoodland CPO For The Mountain Times The goal of the Hoodland Community Planning Organization (HCPO) is to bring County information to our Hoodland community and have a voice back to the County. HCPO is interested in hearing from any individual or business to address concerns, issues, or to ask a question or two. Members of the CPO Board met with a representative of the Clackamas County Office of Code Enforcement (OCE) in mid-November. They provided an exce

By Madeline Bombardi, For The Mountain Times Mt. Hood Flowers has crafted a charming, woodland-inspired floral arrangement that brings a fresh, natural elegance to any space. Designed in a sleek black vase, this piece takes inspiration from Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging that emphasizes harmony, balance, and simplicity. By thoughtfully selecting each flower and arranging them with an eye for negative space, this display allows every bloom to stand out, creating

By Cathy Lavin, HWC For The Mountain Times A tiger, a coven of witches, a magician, an astronaut, a basketball player – and even a nun – turned out for the Hoodland Women’s Club (HWC) Spooky Ball on October 24 at Alpine Events Center. Attendees from throughout the Hoodland community feasted on refreshments provided by Busy Bee Catering and enjoyed an evening of music and dancing. There will be another opportunity for a similar event with a different theme when HWC hosts its s