Starting today, you can stay overnight at the , which has been closed since last September’s devastating wildfire.The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department reopened reservations at some campsites for up to six months in advance. Loops F and G are the first to welcome back visitors, with the former offering proximity to one of the site’s boat moorings.The rest of the park’s nearly 300 total campgrounds will be rolled out gradually to give the agency time to make repairs and clear out burned vegetation. On May 28, Loops A, B and parts of C and D will go back online, followed by the...…Starting today, you can stay overnight at the , which has been closed since last September’s devastating wildfire.The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department reopened reservations at some campsites for up to six months in advance. Loops F and G are the first to welcome back visitors, with the former offering proximity to one of the site’s boat moorings.The rest of the park’s nearly 300 total campgrounds will be rolled out gradually to give the agency time to make repairs and clear out burned vegetation. On May 28, Loops A, B and parts of C and D will go back online, followed by the...WW…

Nearly one year after the pandemic closed every property in the Oregon State Parks system, almost all the attractions in the Columbia River Gorge will be accessible once again following some scheduled reopenings.On March 12, you can book a stay at Ainsworth State Park in Cascade Locks, which also features the popular trailhead to Horsetail Falls. Then, on April 9, reservations will be accepted at Viento State Park near Hood River. And just last week, Mosier's Memaloose State Park  joined other sites in resuming normal operations.While some features in the Gorge are...…Nearly one year after the pandemic closed every property in the Oregon State Parks system, almost all the attractions in the Columbia River Gorge will be accessible once again following some scheduled reopenings.On March 12, you can book a stay at Ainsworth State Park in Cascade Locks, which also features the popular trailhead to Horsetail Falls. Then, on April 9, reservations will be accepted at Viento State Park near Hood River. And just last week, Mosier's Memaloose State Park  joined other sites in resuming normal operations.While some features in the Gorge are...WW…

Oregon State Parks just can't catch a break.After an unprecedented networkwide shutdown due to COVID-19 last spring, staffing shortages throughout 2020 and then historic fires that burned land in September, the agency has now been forced to close multiple properties again following last week's storm.At least nine parks are temporarily off-limits to the public, either because of damage caused by snow and ice accumulation or power outages—and, in some cases, a combination of both.Affected state parks closest to the Portland metro area include Tryon Creek, just off of Southwest Terwilliger...…Oregon State Parks just can't catch a break.After an unprecedented networkwide shutdown due to COVID-19 last spring, staffing shortages throughout 2020 and then historic fires that burned land in September, the agency has now been forced to close multiple properties again following last week's storm.At least nine parks are temporarily off-limits to the public, either because of damage caused by snow and ice accumulation or power outages—and, in some cases, a combination of both.Affected state parks closest to the Portland metro area include Tryon Creek, just off of Southwest Terwilliger...WW…

After a seven-month stalemate, congressional Republicans and Democrats appear to have reached an agreement on a COVID-19 relief package—which includes funds directed at bars and restaurants.The $900 billion bill would provide another round of direct payments to most Americans, though the amount is significantly less this time around: $600 for individuals making up to $75,000 a year and $1,200 for couples who earn up to $150,000 annually, plus $300 per week in supplemental federal unemployment insurance for those out of work.For months, Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer has been...…After a seven-month stalemate, congressional Republicans and Democrats appear to have reached an agreement on a COVID-19 relief package—which includes funds directed at bars and restaurants.The $900 billion bill would provide another round of direct payments to most Americans, though the amount is significantly less this time around: $600 for individuals making up to $75,000 a year and $1,200 for couples who earn up to $150,000 annually, plus $300 per week in supplemental federal unemployment insurance for those out of work.For months, Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer has been...WW…

PORTLAND NEEDS WILLAMETTE WEEK. WW NEEDS YOU. The need for strong, independent local journalism is more urgent than ever. However, the economic downturn caused by COVID-19 continues to makethis a very challenging time. Please support the city we loveby joining Friends of Willamette Week. The Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association on Friday morning joined the Restaurant Law Center in asking the U.S. District Court for an injunction that would halt Gov. Kate Brown's two-week shutdown of indoor and outdoor food service. The industry lobbying group says taking legal action is...…PORTLAND NEEDS WILLAMETTE WEEK. WW NEEDS YOU. The need for strong, independent local journalism is more urgent than ever. However, the economic downturn caused by COVID-19 continues to makethis a very challenging time. Please support the city we loveby joining Friends of Willamette Week. The Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association on Friday morning joined the Restaurant Law Center in asking the U.S. District Court for an injunction that would halt Gov. Kate Brown's two-week shutdown of indoor and outdoor food service. The industry lobbying group says taking legal action is...WW…

The move that beer fans have been both excited and wary about has finally happened: is officially open in its new location, no longer hugging the bank of the Columbia River but instead perched above it.Customers who were worried about losing that remarkable view in Cascade Locks need not fret any longer. The scene is perhaps even more spectacular, even though it's no longer right along the water. And there's a whole lot more room.The 10,000-square-foot facility on the city's main drag—Northwest Wa Na Pa Street—features a brewery on the ground floor with a second-story restaurant. The dining...…The move that beer fans have been both excited and wary about has finally happened: is officially open in its new location, no longer hugging the bank of the Columbia River but instead perched above it.Customers who were worried about losing that remarkable view in Cascade Locks need not fret any longer. The scene is perhaps even more spectacular, even though it's no longer right along the water. And there's a whole lot more room.The 10,000-square-foot facility on the city's main drag—Northwest Wa Na Pa Street—features a brewery on the ground floor with a second-story restaurant. The dining...WW…

PORTLAND NEEDS WILLAMETTE WEEK. NOW WW NEEDS YOU. The need for strong, independent local journalism is more urgent than ever. Our readers rely on our comprehensive news reporting. However, COVID-19 has eliminated most of the revenue that funds our work. Please support the city we love by joining Friends of Willamette Week. The first deaths have now been confirmed in the Santiam Fire, and one of the deceased is related to the founder of the beloved Willamette Valley theme park Enchanted Forest. Search and rescue crews found the body of 12-year-old Wyatt Tofte this afternoon. He had...…PORTLAND NEEDS WILLAMETTE WEEK. NOW WW NEEDS YOU. The need for strong, independent local journalism is more urgent than ever. Our readers rely on our comprehensive news reporting. However, COVID-19 has eliminated most of the revenue that funds our work. Please support the city we love by joining Friends of Willamette Week. The first deaths have now been confirmed in the Santiam Fire, and one of the deceased is related to the founder of the beloved Willamette Valley theme park Enchanted Forest. Search and rescue crews found the body of 12-year-old Wyatt Tofte this afternoon. He had...WW…