Place of Birth? Alhambra, California.How long on the Mountain? 36 years.If you were not brought here as a child, what… ...

Self-care often takes a back seat in the hustle and bustle of life. Between work, family, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to neglect time for ourselves. But self-care is essential, not just for ...

Now that 2024 has ended, I find myself reflecting on the year gone by and wondering where the time has gone. Each year, I look back on the highlights, which are often my photography forays. The ...

December 1946 – November 2024. Rest in peace.

Place of Birth? Alhambra, California. How long on the Mountain? 36 years. If you were not brought here as a child, what brought you to the Mountain? My sister moved here. After coming up here to visit ...

Pacific Northwest veterans know that winter can be a beautiful season in Washington and Oregon. Yes, the rain can be torrential, or relentless, but the breaks in between are worth it. If you’ve got ...

Mt. Hood Flowers in Welches, OR is your destination for stunning floral arrangements this Valentine’s Day. Our carefully curated designs capture the natural elegance of the Pacific Northwest, making ...

It was the winter of 2023. Holiday season. Zachary Cram had been a volunteer firefighter at Hoodland Fire District for just a few months. That’s when he received one of the most memorable calls he has ...

Having lived with the elephant of domestic violence as a child in both my grandparents’ and parents’ homes, having been terribly mired myself in more of the same as a young and unskilled wife, having ...

The streams and rivers of Mt. Hood became a little healthier in December when a second-grade class released around 170 juvenile salmon at the Wildwood Recreation Site in Welches. This annual tradition ...

In last month’s column, I challenged you to unplug for a moment. To take in the beauty of the season and of our little corner of heaven. The digital age has given us access to immense amounts of ...

Many thanks to our dedicated Hoodland Fire Department volunteer firefighters, staff, board members and volunteer community members, who have protected our community. We would all agree that a new ...