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History Connection: Harriet Duncan Munnick (1895-1992) — who was she?
If Webster had a dictionary defining people, Harriet D. Munnick’s (maiden name Duncan) description would read: teacher, historian, writer and published author; earned two master’s degrees (U of O in education about 1945 and 1956-57 Willamette University in history) plus her bachelor’s (U of O 1941 education); received the Bishop Francis P. Leipzig Award in 1985 for her outstanding contributions to Oregon church history; learned French and Latin so she could translate the early church records for her books; charter member of St. Paul Mission Historical Society; became an expert in ceramic artifacts, participating in the archaeological digs at Champoeg;...
Delays expected on Hwy 26 on Mt. Hood for removal of hazardous trees
MOUNT HOOD, Ore. (KPTV) - Drivers heading to Mount Hood should be aware of delays due to the removal of hazardous trees on Highway 26. The Oregon Department of Transportation says the delays will take place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on eastbound and westbound Highway 26, just east of Rhododendron and the Camp Creek Campground. ODOT and U.S. Forest Service crews will be removing hazardous trees in the area.
Clackamas County forces event center in Boring to shut down after alleged code violations
The owners of Mt. Hood Center in Boring, Oregon were issued a “public and chronic nuisance lawsuit” by officials, alongside the notice of its closure, according to a release by Clackamas County.
Destination Oregon: Clackamas River Growlers in Estacada is deaf-friendly taproom
You may find that Clackamas River Growlers in Estacada, Oregon, may not be as noisy as other taprooms. That's because a lot of the clientele is deaf -- as is the owner. Deaf-friendly Clackamas River Growlers in Estacada is a place to congregate and learn. In the town of Estacada,...
Clackamas County under fire for proposed road construction on Lake Oswego park property regulated by charter amendment
The city of Lake Oswego and Clackamas County face the possibility of litigation over the county’s planned improvements to Stafford Road and Childs Road that would impact the charter-protected and city-owned Stevens Meadow. The county has completed designs on a project to add a roundabout at Childs Road, realign an intersection at Johnson Road and Stafford Road, add a southbound left-turn lane at Johnson Road and add bike lanes along Stafford Road. Through that process, the county seeks to construct improvements on a portion of...
Sleep Overnight in a Luxury Yurt That’s on Your Own Private Forest Island in Oregon
Are you looking for an escape from the constant commotion of city life? Do you love the peace and tranquility of being in the forest? Do you like goats?!? If you said yes to any of these questions, then you’ve got to check out the Forest Island Yurt in Estacada for glamping at its best. Here, you’ll feel like you’re on a tiny island of your own since the yurt is encircled by a babbling creek.
Estacada’s Abby Behrman sets school record, again
What do you do after besting a 50-year-old school record? Toss one further, of course. Estacada junior Abby Behrman knew it was good the moment it left her hand. On her third toss — there is something about that number — during a meet Wednesday, April 17, she heaved the discus 139 feet and 1 inch. That mark not only won the competition, but also bettered her own school record by five feet. ...
Sandy FFA prepares variety of plants for annual fundraiser sale
Getting your planter boxes and gardens ready for the summer and in need of plants? Go buy them from the Sandy FFA Club and benefit their program From Friday, May 3, to Saturday, May 11. The sale takes place at the Sandy High School, 37400 Bell St., at the following dates and times: 3:30 to...
This Charming Pizzeria in the Mt. Hood Corridor Has Been Loved Since 1945
Hidden like a treasure among the verdant landscape of Oregon, just ten minutes east of Sandy on Highway 26, the Ivy Bear Family Pizzeria beckons travelers with its warm, rustic charm. This isn't just a pit stop—it's a landmark steeped in history, a place where every pizza tells a story of the Mount Hood corridor.
Estacada track and field hosts The Dalles, Crook County during meet
Estacada track and field hosted The Dalles and Crook County Wednesday, April 17, for a meet. Both the Rangers boys and girls finished second in the team competition, with 74 points and 45.5 points respectively. The Dalles won the meet, with the boys scoring 77 points and the girls 83.5. Here are the top Rangers finishers: ...
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