Face masks. Photo: Chas Hundley On Wednesday, November 18, an executive order by Governor Kate Brown halted some businesses, changed how others operate, and impacted local gathering places. We contacted local small businesses in our area to see how they are grappling with the new rules and how local shoppers[Read More…]
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Executive order issued for statewide ‘freeze’ to combat COVID-19
Face masks. Photo: Chas Hundley Oregon’s “freeze” period to combat the rising cases of the coronavirus begins tomorrow, Wednesday November 18, and will last through Wednesday, December 2, a period of 15 days unless the order is extended. Under Governor Kate Brown’s Executive Order 20-65, released Tuesday afternoon, a number[Read More…]
Glenwood store opens under new owners
The Glenwood Food Mart. Photo: Chas Hundley The Glenwood Store is open. Dubbed the “Glenwood Food Mart” by owners Robin and Kamal, the spot on the side of the Wilson River Highway in Glenwood has sat empty for a few years after an effort by the previous owner to launch[Read More…]
Fact check: No, property and building that housed Coleman’s 9N Shady Rest has not sold
Coleman’s 9N Shady Rest. Photo: Chas Hundley Rumors have swirled recently that the building housing the former Coleman’s 9N Shady Rest was sold to a Forest Grove-based restaurant, but the owner of the property and former restaurant says that simply isn’t so. “It is for sale, but we have not[Read More…]
Mandatory mask memo made clear
A face mask. File photo: Chas Hundley WASHINGTON COUNTY – Good news, everyone. You won’t have to keep your mask on while attempting to eat at your favorite restaurant. New guidance issued Friday by Governor Kate Brown’s office from the Oregon Health Authority clarifies the mandatory mask memo made Wednesday,[Read More…]
Oregon OSHA fields more than 2800 COVID-19 related complaints
This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Credit: Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAM Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus,
Coleman’s to close permanently
Coleman’s 9N Shady Rest. Photo: Chas Hundley Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus,
Gov. Kate Brown issues 90-day moratorium on commercial evictions
Oregon governor Kate Brown. Dave Killen / staff The Oregonian Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus, Oregon Health Authority resources,
Oregon coronavirus layoffs: What to do when you’ve lost your job
Many businesses and other attractions are closed indefinitely — throwing tens of thousands of Oregonians out of work. Mark Graves Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus, Oregon Health Authority resources,
Oregon orders restaurants, bars shut to all but takeout and delivery service for four weeks to prevent spread of coronavirus
Oregon Governor Kate Brown held a press conference with state and local government officials Thursday morning in Portland to talk about coronavirus plans and protocols in the state. March 12, 2020. Beth Nakamura/Staff Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus,
