Oregon Zoo Reaches Deal With State Officials, Will Reopen to the Public This Weekend

The Oregon Zoo is ready to welcome back visitors for the first time in nearly four months. After closing March 17 in an effort to help quell the spread of COVID-10, the state’s largest paid tourist attraction has been hemorrhaging money. It costs about $2 million a month to care for the animals, keep up the grounds and prepare to reopen. While the zoo’s director says there has been an outpouring of financial support from donors to the Oregon Zoo Foundation, the $1 million dollar infusion of cash isn’t enough to keep the property running without paying guests for the long term

Oregon Crosses the Threshold of 10,000 COVID Cases

The new plateau of 300 cases a day comes just one week after Oregon reached a three-day average of 200 cases a day.

Portland Brewery Lucky Labrador Voluntarily Recloses Its Brewpubs Over Safety Concerns Related to COVID-19

Lucky Labrador Brewing announced last night that it will be temporarily re-closing its four brewpubs, fearing Fourth of July weekend would cause a further spike in positive tests.

Sandy Mayor Blames Governor for Fireworks Being Canceled

The culture wars over following basic public health guidance continue.

Oregon’s COVID-19 Case Count Hits a New Daily Record: 375

Cases climbed by 94, continuing a string of highs.

Oregon Health Authority Reports a New Daily High: 281 Cases of COVID-19

Think Everything Is Canceled? We’ve Got 16 Adventures That Will Help You Salvage This Season

More than any summer, you’re eager not only to get out of your home, but get the hell out of the city altogether. Want to boost your spirits and physical health? Go outdoors.

Oregon Child Care Center Has at Least 20 COVID-19 Cases, Eight of Them Kids

Clackamas County Public Health would only say there are more than 5 cases and they involve both people at the facility and family members.