Treefort Music Festival Has Been Postponed Again, This Time Until Next Year

“We’re not confident that it will be safe to host large crowds in the fall,” reads the announcement. “At the same time, we also recognize March is quickly approaching and don’t feel like we could produce an event as big and dynamic as the iconic Treefort experience until Fall 2021.”

Gov. Kate Brown Limits Indoor Gatherings to 10 People and Requires Oregonians to Wear Masks Outside

141 Inmates and Staff at Snake River Correctional Institution Have Tested Positive for COVID-19

Old Town Brewing Temporarily Closes Its Popular Haunted Restaurant in Downtown

Old Town Brewing is temporarily shutting down its historic restaurant in the heart of its namesake neighborhood, which over years has gained a beloved following due to its beer and haunted reputation. The business posted an announcement about the closure on its Facebook page early this evening, stating that the “decision was not easily made. Old Town Pizza has remained a steadfast hub for our community to gather at since 1974, and we want to make sure it still holds that historic value through the end of this.”

Northeast Portland Burgerville Expected to Reopen Tuesday After Employees Strike Over COVID-19 Concerns

Smoking Is Now Prohibited Indoors at Ilani, the Casino Closest to Portland

Smoke-filled casinos could soon be a pre-pandemic relic following the decision of another gambling palace to ban indoor use of cigarettes. Ilani, the gaming facility located closest to Portland just 30 miles to the north in Ridgefield, Wash., began its smoking prohibition Saturday, July 11 until further notice due to the continual rise of COVID-19 cases in the region. The move follows the implementation of other safety provisions, like mandatory masks.

Oregon Again Reports a Record Number of New COVID-19 Cases: 409

A record number of cases for Oregon and Multnomah County.

After Feuding With Trump on Twitter, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown Won’t Say How Closely She’ll Follow CDC Guidance on Schools

Brown took to Twitter to draw a contrast with Trump, but didn’t fill in the blanks when asked about the details.