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HOOD RIVER — Even when a handful of Hood River Shelter's contributing restaurants closed their doors in the Jan. 12 storm, while layers of snow and ice accumulated in single-digit
Business owners and workers are calling on state and local officials to offer financial help after this month’s calamitous winter storms.
Local restaurant and bar owners are calling on lawmakers to help them stay afloat, after taking a big hit during the storm.
Local restaurant and bar owners are calling on lawmakers to help them stay afloat after taking a big hit during the storm.
Business owners and public health experts applaud Gov. Brown's pandemic plans Lincoln Graves, KATU Staff Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday her plans for The plans are being applauded by both public health and business owners. "I'm thrilled that on the physical and mental health side of it that we are making progress," said Aaron Baumhackl, owner of Solstice Pizza in Hood River. However, Baumhackl also says the news is bittersweet. Fewer restrictions mean restaurants can increase capacity, but, according to some restaurant owners, "We will not be able to, as a busi...