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Heart transplant recipient turns 15

By Ty Walker, The Mountain Times Dancing days are here again for this Welches teenager. After spending most of her childhood suffering from a heart condition, Ellie McCloskey is learning how to dance. Four years ago, on Nov. 15, 2022, Ellie underwent heart transplant surgery that saved her life. She

A Tree of Memories: Honoring Loved Ones While Helping Local Families

For more than 25 years, a special Christmas tree has stood as a symbol of love, remembrance and community in the Sandy area. Each December, Mt. Hood Hospice’s Memorial Tree becomes a place where community members can honor someone special. No connection to hospice is required to be included

Answers to Common Questions About Orchid Health Hoodland Clinic

By Orchid Health Clinic, for The Mountain Times Orchid Health is proud to have been a part of the Hoodland community for 2 years this month! As we continue to get to know our neighbors, we often receive questions about who we are, what we do, and how we can

Heritage Night: A Celebration of Culture and Community, Saturday, November 7, 2026

By Mt Hood Museum and Cultural Center                                                Join us for Heritage Night, a wonderful evening dedicated to celebrating the non-profit Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum, while supporting its vital operations. This festive event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the

What's Your Reason For Feeling Better?

By Dr. Melanie Brown, DC Mountain Life Clinic | Pure Life Clinic One of my favorite parts of being a chiropractor is connecting with people in our community about something we all share: the desire to feel good and keep doing the things we love. Over the years, our doctors have

Mt. Hood Community College offers opportunities for indoor fun this winter

By Brit Allen, The Mountain Times  As the weather turns and people seek out activities and events to enjoy indoors, Mt. Hood Community College invites the community to take advantage of the plentiful indoor spaces they have open to the public. “MHCC is much more than a college campus,” said

Artist of the Month: November / Alli Andress

By: Amber Ford, The Mountain Times Unlike hobbies such as sports, cooking, and reading, the creation of art implies a flexibility and range that far surpasses any single genre. And for Mt. Hood Villages resident and fiber arts enthusiast, Alli Andress, it is in that freedom that she finds purpose

The Amazing Literary Adventures of Amber & Eleanor the Cat / “The Kitchen Boy: A Novel of the last Tsar” By Robert D. Zimmerman

By: Amber Ford, The Mountain Times In the spirit of giving thanks and showing gratitude, Eleanor decided it would only be right to showcase the most favorite book we’ve read in recent years. Now before you go assuming we’re going to say any and all Tolkien or The

Cooper’s Wine Bar and Shop Marks Five Years on the Mountain

By Marie Kennedy, The Mountain Times At a recent educational tasting at Cooper’s Wine Bar and Shop, Bri Dittlinger placed two glasses of Grüner Veltliner on a side table and described their origins. The wine in the left glass came from Austria; the one on the right was from

Camp Arrah Wanna’s Denim & Diamonds Gala Raises $41,360

By Marie Kennedy, The Mountain Times Long rows of tables stretched across Camp Arrah Wanna’s old Main Lodge during the Oct. 3 Denim & Diamonds Gala. The floors, polished with age, creaked slightly underfoot, while windows around the large room looked out on the surrounding woods. The 123 guests

A Homecoming on the Mountain: Fiesta Latina Brings Music and Community to the Skyway

By Marie Kennedy, The Mountain Times Under a bright October sky, Grupo Mparable played on the Skyway’s outdoor stage. The air was just warm enough to enjoy the Skyway Bar and Grill’s expansive patio, where guests listened to the music as people began gathering on the dance floor.

Hoodland fire chief retires after 30 years

By Ty Walker, The Mountain Times Hoodland Fire District #74 Fire Chief Jim Price has announced his retirement. Firefighters, friends, and family planned to celebrate his last day on the job Oct. 30 with a party in his honor at the historic ZigZag Inn. This is actually the second time

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner

By Greg Johnson, for The Mountain Times Hello once again my dear readers. Welcome back to yet another addition of the only golf -related monthly article found in the greater Mt Hood area. For most of you, the golf season is coming to a close, and many of you will

Mt. Hood Villages Give Thanks

By: Amber Ford, The Mountain Times While life in The Mt. Hood Villages can be challenging at times with the ebbs and flows of tourism, dark and rainy days setting in, and families and community members struggling to make ends meet, there is still a resounding feeling of gratitude and