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As COVID-19 cases in Columbia County rise, Rainier businesses are struggling to make it through the second round of lockdowns.
“It’s killing the industry. I am not sure how long we can hold on, just like everyone else,” Cornerstone Café owner Viki Overbay said. “This is scary. Congress really needs to take this serious and get to work.”
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown enacted a “freeze” on most businesses and activities from Nov. 18 through Dec. 2, but last week extended restrictions in extreme-risk areas until at least Dec. 17. Columbia County is considered extreme risk.
At this month’s Rainier City Council meeting, Mayor Jerry Cole said he knew the city was “following all the rules and regulations.” ....

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