As COVID-19 cases continue to spike in the region, a handful of central Oregon restaurants are flouting the state’s mandate that bans indoor dining in extreme-risk counties and requires patrons ...

I’ve worked in the restaurant industry as a server for more than 40 years in Oregon and as a consultant to restaurants, hotels and travel organizations for over 20 years.

He expressed frustration with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown over the most recent change in county risk levels. He said at 50% capacity, his restaurant was able to offer safe indoor dining, and cutting ...