It's a Munds Park Life

Saigon Kitchen is coming to Munds Park. Owner and chef Dennis Tran plans a full renovation, bold Vietnamese flavors, healthy options, and a welcoming new gathering place for the community.

A quiet morning in Munds Park turned violent when multiple off-leash dogs charged into Clayton and Chris Wooley’s backyard and attacked their leashed Australian Shepherd, Freckles, while a brand-new puppy cowered nearby. Clayton and Chris were injured trying to protect their dogs. Animal Control responded, and the case remains under review. The incident sparked renewed concern about off-leash dogs, leash-law enforcement, and how residents can report roaming animals to prevent

Each Veterans Day, we honor a local who’s served. This year’s profile is Marine veteran Ray Byrne, whose quiet mission in the mountains is giving wounded warriors something most never expect to find again—peace. From a football scholarship he walked away from, to a refuge he built from the ground up, Ray’s story is one of grit, grace, and purpose. We hope it stays with you like it stayed with us.