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No More COVID… Restrictions

COVID restrictions in Oregon will be lifted on June 30 regardless of the vaccination rate
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Gov. Kate Brown signed an executive order on June 25 saying the state would lift all statewide COVID-19 restrictions by June 30 even if the 70% adult vaccination benchmark is not met. Currently 65.7% of Oregonians over 16 are vaccinated or have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Lifting state restrictions wouldn’t interfere […]

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Mask Off

Gov Kate Brown announces lifting of mask mandates for vaccinated people in certain settings—but schools, public transportation and health care among the places mandates remain in place
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The more than year-long mandate requiring masks in public places in Oregon will soon be lifted for people who can prove they’ve been vaccinated, in accordance with new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance.   “Starting today, Oregon will be following this guidance, which only applies to fully vaccinated individuals,” Gov. Kate Brown said in […]

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End of Risk Levels Ahead

Oregon to remove capacity limits and county risk levels—if vaccinations reach 70%
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Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday that Oregon will stop using county risk levels and restrictions on capacity once the state reaches a vaccination rate of 70% or higher for Oregonians aged 16 and above. The governor said she believes the state will hit that target by late June if current trends continue.  “Hospitalization rates have […]

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Raising the Bar

Serving drinks to thirsty customers is fraught with concerns for bartenders—but customers have a role to play, too. Read what happened during a recent Friday morning at a local greasy spoon.
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Serving drinks to thirsty customers is fraught with concerns for bartenders—but customers have a role to play, too. Read what happened during a recent Friday morning at a local greasy spoon.

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Are Drive-In Theaters Making a Comeback?

A short-lived drive-in in Prineville offers a nostalgic experience – but are drive-in movies here to stay?
Avatar photo Cayla Clark

With the rise of “Netflix and chill” came the fall of “date night at the cinema” – and even before that came the fall of the original movie-going experience, the drive-in theater. For many Central Oregonians, drive-in movies are naught but a nostalgic relic of the past. For kids today, the phrase “drive-in theater” will […]

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Call for Virtual Event Submissions!

Submit your virtual events for inclusion in our long-anticipated return to print
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It’s official! As of May 15, Phase 1 reopening will be underway in Deschutes County – with social distancing guidelines and other restrictions still in place. While this does mean we can once again dine-in at our favorite restaurants and finally get those long-anticipated haircuts, Phase 1 still prohibits gatherings of 25 or more people. […]

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Bend is Awesome. Don’t Come Here.

In an city dominated by tourism, Bend’s city manager makes an order aimed at keeping visitors away
Laurel Brauns

Eric King, Bend City manager released an order Friday, “discouraging tourist travel” through the end of April. It doesn’t outright outlaw it, however, nor does it pose any fines for violations, nor demand cancellations for current bookings. But for some locals, it’s just the type of direction around outside visitors that they’ve been looking for […]

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