Within the Sandy community, Wippersnappers is a safe place for kids to find enjoyment and connect with the community. Popular activities including play structures, bounce houses, and wiggle carts are offered; multitudes of kids run around Wippersnappers partaking in these activities. The loud, packed environment is enjoyed by many kids and provides for fun. However, for others, this environment is quite the opposite. To allow kids who need quieter space to find fun at Wippers

The Sandy Lions Club will host an afternoon of bunco on Saturday, March 14th, from 1:00 to 4:00 at the Rainbow Lodge in the Oral Hull Park located at 43233 SE Oral Hull Road. All proceeds are going to serve Sandy residents with sight and hearing concerns. This will be the first Lions-sponsored bunco event. Sandy Lion’s Club President Tawni Copher also doubles as Operations Manager at the Hull Foundation and Learning Center. Scheduling a charitable event at the park is the eas

Sandy’s Safeway is one of three supermarket options in the area for grocery shopping. Citizens enjoy shopping for their weekly groceries, grabbing last minute dinner needs, or finding a snack after school in these supermarkets. In early February though, citizens noticed a notable new difference to the experience at Safeway: designated entrances and exits were created with gates at the entrance.  Nearby, Gresham’s Safeway on 1455 NE Division St also has barriers. However, Dama

Soon, community members, teachers, and local officials will come together for a meaningful rededication ceremony of the Oregon Trail Academy, to pay tribute to the late Jean Lundy, a trailblazer whose significant legacy continues to shape the Oregon Trail School District. The event will recognize Lundy’s remarkable 32 years of service to Cottrell School and the wider district, as well as her historic achievement as the first woman to serve as Superintendent of Oregon.  Jean L

Heather Nguon has traded in her former Mrs. Sandy Oregon 2025 title for two new titles. She was recently named Miss Oregon Universal Elite, which parlayed into Miss Universal Model of the Year 2026.   Winning two titles in the same year is a rare accomplishment. Nguon will travel to places and pose for pictures as part of the duties of the crown. She will embrace the tour knowing she has the perpetual support of her husband Jimmy and their three daughters. The whole journey o

After four months of holding the Pursuit of Happiness exhibit, Sandy Historical Society Museum has returned the exhibit to its owner, Oregon Historical Society. The empty space it left behind brought opportunity for new ideas, starting with a new Lego exhibit.  While the Pursuit of Happiness exhibit was removed, the Our Town, Sandy exhibit remains for viewing and includes artifacts from numerous local businesses such as Antfarm, Beaverbrook Dental, and Clackamas County Bank.

Humility is evident when speaking to freshman basketball player Autumn Lucky. She doesn’t need to boast to prove herself; instead, she simply works hard and bonds with her teammates. Her actions clearly speak for themselves, as she is one of the few freshmen to make Sandy High School’s girls varsity basketball team.  Lucky plays as a shooting guard and backup point guard. She’s been playing basketball since she was in third grade, beginning with her local club team, Mountain

It’s surprisingly easy to go through an entire day without eating a single fresh fruit or vegetable. For many kids, the day begins with cereal and milk for breakfast, moves on to a school lunch built around packaged or processed foods, and ends with a quick dinner like mac & cheese or nuggets. Adults often fall into similar patterns — skipping breakfast, grabbing fast food between responsibilities, or relying on simple, rushed dinners that don’t include any fresh ingredients.

Homeowners in the Mt. Hood Corridor are a lucky bunch. The area is plopped in the middle of a deciduous rainforest, with gorgeous scenery and a great local vibe. Homeowners’ and business owners’ roofs, however, have a tougher life. The Mt. Hood Corridor sits in a transitional microclimate that bridges the gap between the lowlands of Oregon and the elevation of Mt. Hood. That means roofs have to endure harsh winds, rapidly changing temperatures, and unforeseen winter weather. 

Men’s head track and field coach Fernando Fantroy brings decades of experience, steady leadership, and a deep commitment to Mt. Hood Community College. He began coaching in the mid-1970s, starting in football and track at the high school, club and collegiate levels. Coach Fantroy retired after nearly two decades as a maintenance supervisor with Portland Parks and Recreation and is now the head coach of the MHCC program he helped build. Coach Fantroy has been involved with Mt.

A library is known as a keeper of knowledge and learning in the form of books. However, its reach extends far beyond that, offering tools and engagement beyond the realms of said books. Sandy Public Library holds thousands of volumes, but additionally offers activities for teens, kids, and adults alike. There are classes teaching about STEM activities or providing games such as after-hours laser tag. However, for some, traveling to the Sandy or Hoodland Library is a challenge

Sandy Area Metro (SAM) purchased three new electric buses to run their Sandy-Gresham route.   The buses were primarily funded through two federal grants and Oregon’s Public Purpose Charge program, which helps school districts and transit agencies invest in cleaner vehicles.   The price tag per bus is about one million dollars each. The final costs will include three recharging systems, training for all drivers, and a building currently in the early stage of construction. Howe

March 15, 1943 – December 30, 2025 Connie Revenue Selzler sparkled. She was the kind of person who brightened up any room she entered. Having overcome big challenges while growing up, she was empathetic and has been helping others most of her life. She cared for an aging relative at the tender age of 15. She grew up in the Cottrell area on Dunn Road and 352 nd . She graduated from Oregon City High School in 1961. Connie kept in touch with her Sandy/Cottrell classmates and hel

The City of Sandy plans to make sweeping upgrades to Meinig Park in 2026, focusing on key improvements like ADA (American Disabilities Act) compliant paths, new lighting, shelter replacements, and a new bathroom located in the lower parking lot, to name a few. Park officials put into motion three key goals of enhancing safety, longevity, and universal accessibility for all users, as outlined in the Design Review Project #25-050DR. City officials believe it will create a safer

This March, the Sandy Community and Senior Center invites you to be part of something truly meaningful through our March for Meals Campaign — a month-long series of fundraising events designed to raise awareness and support for the Sandy Meals on Wheels program. For more than 30 years, the Sandy Community and Senior Center has proudly served Meals on Wheels to local seniors who are homebound and in need. Last year alone, we provided nearly 11,000 nutritious meals to almost 10

When thinking of popular small towns, many people’s thoughts drift towards the television show “Gilmore Girls” and its’ setting of Stars Hollow. Sandy, similar to Stars Hollow, is a small town with a tight knit community. While none of the iconic characters or businesses are in Sandy, aspects of “Gilmore Girls” have extended their reach into the Sandy community. Beginning their adventure on Jan. 16 was a new Sandy business: Duke’s Farmstand, a small farmstand inspired by “Gil

Place of birth: Albuquerque, NM How long have you lived in Sandy: In the late 80s, I lived in Welches, then moved back to Sandy 10 years ago in 2016 If you were not brought here as a child, what brought you to the area? My Dad was the first architect to work with Fred Meyer's first location. So we moved here to Beaverton when I was in the 2 nd  grade – to Sexton Mountain area, but we only stayed for a year. Then we moved to Welches, where my mom worked as the PE teacher in

For nearly 80 years, the Kiwanis Club of Sandy has supported local families throughout our community. Helping the community is a major reason we become members. We love this place, and we want it to thrive. During this year, the club will sponsor or participate in events to raise money to serve our community. Here are our events for 2026: April 4 – Easter Egg Hunt in Meining Park July 11 & 12 – Sandy Mountain Festival, Famous Kiwanis Bar booth July 26 – Cruise In at Hull Park

The holiday season is full of cheer, but for many, it includes harder times. The Sandy Community Action Center works to provide more opportunities for families and recently received a large donation to enact their goal. However, due to their limited space, they weren’t able to support the donation size, so the Sandy Historical Society provided them a solution: using their basement as storage.  The generous donation came from Clackamas County Disaster Relief after the Action C

Sandy Police Department hosted Shop With a Cop at the Sandy Fred Meyer on Saturday December 6th, where they shopped with 30 local kids. These kids are nominated by the Oregon Trail School District, local organizations, and SPD officers. Each kid is given a $125 budget to spend on gifts for themselves or loved ones. Officers escort the kids around the store, helping them shop. After the gifts are purchased, a group of volunteers wrap each gift.  Officer Quentin Carter: This is