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Naomi Pomeroy May Have Shut Down Her Iconic Prix-Fixe Restaurant, but She Isn’t Abandoning the City’s Food Scene Anytime Soon.

Naomi Pomeroy wasn’t necessarily ready to say goodbye to Beast when it closed indefinitely in March due to COVID-19. But she wasn’t going to shed a tear over it, either. Instead of pivoting to takeout, like many Portland restaurants were forced to do to try to ride out the pandemic, Pomeroy has spent the past eight months focusing on how to keep the industry alive.

Most of Oregon’s Counties Can Now Apply to Reopen Theaters, Bowling Alleys and Swimming Pools This Friday

The state’s reopening began on May 14 when Gov. Kate Brown gave 31 of Oregon’s 36 permission to begin phase one. Oregon Health Authority’s most recent COVID-19 report, released today, revealed that the number of reported cases has increased to 18 percent, following a two week decline.

Oregon Governor Says 28 Counties Can Reopen Tomorrow

The governor rejected two applications, from Polk and Marion counties.

No, It’s Not OK to Host a Backyard Kegger During the COVID-19 Shutdown

That said, it’s not hard to understand where your neighbors are coming from.

Readers Respond to Oregon Keeping Gun Shops Open: “We Have to Protect Our Toilet Paper”

“How was the decision that guns are sacrosanct arrived at? Really bad call, Kate.”

Why Are Oregon Gun Shops Open?

They’re considered necessary during the statewide business shutdown.

Us vs. the Virus

Hear from the workers on the front lines as a pandemic arrives in Portland.

Crater Lake National Park Staff Expect to Discover Human Waste as Snow Melts: “People Just Were Really Going to the Bathroom Everywhere”

The road closure was exactly what it sounded like: Visitors to the park found the restrooms closed, and took a squat in the wild.

Wyden, Blumenauer Urge Federal Regulators to Help the State’s Craft Beverage Makers Post-Shutdown

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) wrote to TTB regulators today to urge them to fast-track applications from Oregon beverage makers.

Crater Lake National Park Is Resuming Operations Today After the 35-Day Government Shutdown

Over the weekend, employees cleared roads and emptied bathrooms.

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