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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

December 1946 – November 2024. Rest in peace.

In the shadow of Mount Hood, Ivy Bear Pizzeria in Sandy is more than a pizza spot; it’s a hub for culinary creativity led by Scott and his wife, Lindsay. Scott’s passion for bold flavors and unique ...

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 ...

Dentistry, like many industries, is changing with break-neck speed. Everything from patient experience, insurance participation, costs, and technology are all things that have changed dramatically ...

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 ...