If you were not brought here as a child, what brought you to the Mountain? I emigrated here when I was nine years old, but had been visiting every summer since birth. My mother, Barbara Haugk, was ...

The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners voted last month to allow the use of ADUs and RVs as secondary dwellings in parts of the Mount Hood Corridor. The amendments to county zoning rules passed ...

There’s a long history of newcomers making their way down the western slopes of Mt. Hood, along the Old Oregon Trail and into western Oregon, and two new teachers have joined their ranks at the Oregon ...

Cured “Coon-stripe Shrimp” have not been popularly used as a fishing bait until somewhat recently, but they have changed the game for salmon and steelhead anglers alike. For the bait world, there are ...

Zigzag residents Lara and Steve Wilent are happy to announce that their son, Stewart Wilent, 28, graduated Regis University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in May. Before attending Regis, ...

If you’re looking for an iconic hike around Mount Hood, look no further than the Timberline Trail. This famous trail offers hikers a breathtaking journey through some of Oregon’s most picturesque ...

Residents and visitors of the Zigzag area take note: the Still Creek Bridge, which has been closed since 2012 due to safety concerns, is currently under reconstruction, and set to reopen by fall of ...

As the residents of the Mt. Hood Villages prepare for the warm summer days ahead, community members and neighborhoods remain vigilant in fire prevention and safety as the memories of wildfires past ...

"Stevo”, long-time mountain resident, passed away in hospice after a long battle with progressive dementia due to a traumatic brain injury. Before his accident, he enjoyed snowboarding, hiking and ...

For nearly four decades. Otto’s Ski Shop, perched conveniently along Highway 26, is more than just a retail store — it’s a testament to tradition, family heritage, and the enduring spirit of Nordic ...

Nestled between Mt Hood Village RV resort and Highway 26 is a beacon of care and compassion: The Hoodland Senior Center. With Oregon’s aging population flourishing, and surpassing national averages, ...

Over the course of my career in public service, I have had many roles. From active military law enforcement to elected official, and most recently as the leader of my caucus in the Oregon House of ...