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Fire academy opens door to new career path

Koen Lewis is setting his sights on a new career path. After graduating from Sandy High School, he gave the HVAC industry a try, but found that it wasn’t for him.

St. John in the Woods Celebrates a Century of Faith and Community

Long before Highway 26 became the main route to Mount Hood, local Catholics gathered in a small church built to serve a growing mountain community. Over the next century, St. John in the Woods Catholic Church would survive a roof ...

Mountain Communities Prepare for Fourth of July Celebrations

As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence next year, Fourth of July traditions continue much as they always have in the Mount Hood corridor.

From Sara Lee to Fronk's Girl: A New Name Reflects a Journey of Music, Recovery and Self-Discovery

By Marie Kennedy, The Mountain Times On a recent Monday evening at Wraptitude in Welches, Sara Lee stood before a small crowd, ukulele in hand, sharing songs and stories. Dressed in a mushroom-patterned outfit with her hair pulled back, she moved easily between music and conversation. One moment she

Welches Students Welcome Back Class of 2026 for Senior Walk

allways and breezeways at Welches School filled with cheers, signs, and high-fives June 9 as members of the Sandy High School Class of 2026 returned to their former elementary and middle school for a special Grad Walk celebration.

The Amazing Literary Adventures of Amber and Eleanor the Cat

It’s not often a work of fiction haunts the innermost workings of Eleanor’s literary background. And it’s almost never that a work of fiction has her questioning everything she’s ever understood about accredited authors. But Jodi Picoult’s, “By Any Other Name” not only had us furiously page turning

Welches cabin marks 90 years of family history in the Hoodland forest

As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary in July, one Welches cabin will celebrate 90 years of connection to the Hoodland forest in the form of a family home nestled securely in the heart of the forest.

Do Athletes Have to Catch Balls?

Hohl is a player on the Sandy High School flag-football team. The program only began this year, and Hohl was immediately excited. “Originally, it was just like a fun club. I wanted to get exercise and thought it sounded like a fun way to make friends and be a part of a team,” Hohl said.

Mt. Hood Lions Club Swim Lessons

Telltale signs of summer include sunny days and river swimming. Memories of the school year fade, but for many Mt. Hood Villages’ kids, summer also means learning how to fare in our waters –  with the help of The Mt. Hood Lions Club.

Summer heat and hidden hazards: protecting your animals

Summer in the mountains means more time outdoors for animals and the people who love them, but warmer weather brings a predictable set of health risks.

Mountain Roar: July 2026

Chuckwagon Breakfast July 4th and 5th!  Please plan to attend our “Chuckwagon Breakfast” on Saturday, July 4th and Sunday, July 5th. Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. both days. Tickets at the door are $6.00 for kids 10 and under and $14.00 for adults. Special adult presale tickets...

Scholarship Announcement

Ellie Garmon, Ezra French, Scarlett French, and Ximena Sofia Ruiz Marron are recipients of Hoodland Women’s Club scholarships for 2026.

The Woodsman: Gut Feelings vs. Facts and Figures

This month, a break from facts and figures on forests. Forest managers rely on facts and figures, of course — data about tree growth, lumber volume and value, the volume of drinking water flowing from a forest, the number of Columbian white-tailed deer found in Oregon...

Sandy’s Mason White recognized at Coast Guard Academy commencement

On Wednesday, May 20, a select group of 266 men and women gathered to graduate in the U.S. Coast Guard’s 145th commencement exercises. Sandy’s Mason White was specifically mentioned during the commencement address given by current President Donald Trump.