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Bull Run Firewise was born out of a community response to living so close to the Camp Fire in the Bull Run Watershed in August of 2023. Prior to this fire there were devastating fires near Estacada, and of course the Eagle Creek fire in the Gorge in 2017.  Bull

By Tyler Deems, For The Sandy Standard Thank you to everyone who has supported the Sandy Meals on Wheels Program during our March for Meals Campaign! The Program serves homebound seniors in the greater Sandy area, delivering more than 11,000 meals annually. Your participation is essential in providing much-

By Clackamas Fire District  As Sandy voters prepare for the May 19 election, Clackamas Fire wants residents to know where they can find clear, reliable information about Sandy Fire District Measure 3-634 and what it would mean for fire and emergency medical services in the community. Measure 3-634

By Clackamas Fire for the Sandy Standard As communities along the Mount Hood corridor welcome spring, Clackamas Fire District will host a Wildfire Preparedness Summit on April 28 at Sandy High School from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The event will provide residents with an overview of the upcoming

By Rep. Matt Bunch, For The Sandy Standard One of the most important parts of the American dream is the opportunity to own a home. For generations, homeownership has helped families build stability, create generational wealth, and invest in their communities. Unfortunately, that opportunity is becoming harder to reach for

By Cheryl Richardson, for the Sandy Standard What is it like to be a Kiwanian? Like anything worthwhile, it has its ups and downs, but at the end of the day it’s full of fun, plenty of laughter, and the pride that comes from being part of a group

In November of 2025, Sandy voters said “No” to incorporating the Sandy Fire District. The measure hoped to dissolve and annex Sandy Fire District into Clackamas Fire, who is currently under a contract.   Four most alarming concerns:  * Gaming the voter system:  Putting the same measure before the voters five months