Amber Ford

By Amber Ford, The Mountain Times Residents of The Mt. Hood Villages were startled the Sunday evening of April 12th when sirens echoed throughout the community. A car chase involving 19 year old Nicholas Toler of Brightwood turned deadly in the parking lot of Barlow Trail Roadhouse. According to The Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office, Oregon State Police Trooper Garrett Bailey attempted a traffic stop of the vehicle Toler was driving near Highway 26 and East Brightwood Loop. Bailey...

By: Amber Ford, The Mountain Times Living so close to the pristine national forest of our beloved Mt. Hood, the many different types of mothers dwelling between The Mt. Hood Villages and the snow covered cap of our beloved volcano vary: bear, wolf, fox, bird, and human. And although these species have vastly different lives and purposes there is one common denominator: the fierce and unconditional love that comes with the title of “mom.” While the number of amazing moms who call The Mt. Hood...

By Amber Ford, The Mountain Times One of The Mt. Hood Villages most prolific and dedicated organizations celebrates its 75th birthday in May. The Mt. Hood Lions Club will host members past and present for a celebration of the years of service in the community. Housing the most members in the state of Oregon, The Mt. Hood Lions Club currently has 114 members, each dedicated to community service and outreach. Mt. Hood Lions Club President Dave Anderson, explains that while members and their...