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Wednesday, May 20, 2020 $1 TheThe ChronicleChronicle thechronicleonline.com Serving Columbia County since 1881 Global Partners will not buy oil tanks from PGE environmental group Columbia CHRISTINE MENGES Riverkeeper and concerned citi- [email protected] zens. The most recent controversial action regarding the company was Global Partners, the company when in December of 2018 the that owns and operates the Colum- Port of Columbia County approved bia Pacific Bio Refinery (CPBR) heavier oil shipments via train. at Port Westward, will no longer The transaction is outlined in the be buying oil tanks from Portland application for approval of the sale General Electric (PGE) due to the of property from March of 2017. termination of the Purchase and “The agreement states that PGE Sale agreement made between the will sell to CPBR the nine storage two parties in 2017. tanks that comprise the PGE Tank “While subsequently approved Facility, along with a twenty-inch by the Public Utility Commission of pipeline to the Port Westward dock, Oregon, the transaction was subject and CPBR will sell to PGE the two to additional conditions agreed to storage tanks that comprise the by the parties in the purchase and CPBR Tank Facility.” sale agreement,” the termination notice from the Public Utility Com- Agreement Void mission of Oregon states. The Purchase and Sale agree- Reaction ment is no longer viable because conditions that had to be met Environmental groups in were not met by the specified time Columbia County are calling the period. There were two different cancellation of the agreement good sets of conditions: five conditions news, since Global’s past efforts to regarding insurance and access massively expand crude oil are no rights between PGE and CPBR as longer going to occur. well as three conditions regarding While Global has announced approvals from different govern- that it plans to move to green diesel, ment entities. permission to transload crude oil According to Catie Kerns, Vice still exists on their permits through President of Communications for the Oregon Department of Environ- Global, the facility is no longer in mental Quality (DEQ). need of the storage tanks. Global Partners has used trains to carry crude oil to their facility, ­­­­ Courtesy photo an action which has unsettled local See PGE Page A5 Global Partners will no longer be purchasing oil tanks from PGE, two companies located at Port Westward in Clatskanie. Restaurants adjust servers must don face masks, and extensive sanitation procedures must be followed. Plymouth Pub, 298 S. 1st Street, plans to open on Wednesday, May 20, according to owner Brad Rakes, who said employees will have to wear masks and tables will have to be six feet apart to follow the state’s requirements. The restaurant will offer outside dining and occupancy of the res- taurant will be about 50 customers, down from the restaurant’s current 100 seating capacity, Rakes said. Courtesy photo During the governor’s orders to The Oregon Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Governor Kate Brown’s coronavirus Stay Home, Save Lives, the restau- Stay Home Save Lives restrictions. rant closed for about two weeks in order for the chefs at the restaurant to get their childcare settled. Plymouth Stay Home Order in court Pub has been open since April 8 for Baptist Church vs. Katherine Brown takeout only with limited staff. JEREMY C. RUARK lawsuit. “All the servers, dishwashers and [email protected] “Following swift action by bussers haven’t worked since March the Oregon Supreme Court, my 16,” Rakes said. “I had to get ahold The Oregon Supreme Court has emergency orders to protect the of people to see if they wanted to temporarily upheld Governor Kate health and safety of Oregonians will come back, and everyone wants to Brown’s Stay Home Save Lives remain in effect statewide while come back so that’s good.” Order. the court hears arguments in this The restaurant also has lottery The ruling that came late lawsuit.” machines, which Rakes said will be Monday, May 18, followed Baker “From the beginning of this in operation when the pub is open, County Judge Mathew Shirtcliff’s crisis, I have worked within my au- but will be unplugged in between decision that tossed out Brown’s thority, using science and data as my Photo courtesy of Plymouth Pub customers’ use in order to discourage coronavirus restrictions. guide, heeding the advice of medical Plymouth Pub, 298 S. 1st Street, plans to open on Wednesday, May 20, according to customers from playing the machines In issuing his ruling, Judge Shirt- experts. This strategy has saved lives owner Brad Rakes, who said employees will have to wear masks and tables will have before they are sanitized by the cliff said Brown’s restrictions were and protected Oregonians from the to be six feet apart to follow the state’s requirements. employees. “null and void” because Brown did worst of the COVID-19 pandemic.” Rakes said the reopening is en- not have emergency orders approved “There are no shortcuts for restrictions—as of Friday, May 15. couraging. by the Oregon Legislature following us to return to life as it was be- CHRISTINE MENGES The Chronicle found the St. Hel- “We’re excited to open,” Rakes 28 days, according to the Associated fore this pandemic. Moving too [email protected] ens restaurants that are opening this said. “We miss our customers.” Press. quickly could return Oregon to the week are doing so at much reduced Since Oregon restaurants closed The ruling follows a lawsuit that Some of your favorite St. Helens capacity. on March 16 following the state Stay early days of this crisis, when we had been brought by churches who braced ourselves for hospitals to be restaurants are slowly reopening this Home order, Sunshine Pizza, 2124 said the social-distancing directives week, but some are not. Reopening is different Columbia Boulevard, a sit-down overfilled and ventilators in short were unconstitutional. supply.” Columbia County got its reopen- eatery was able to offer to-go meals. Brown issued the following state- ing approval from the state last week. Under Phase 1 restrictions, restau- ment following the Oregon Supreme Restaurants and qualifying busi- rants are allowed to reopen, but must ­­­­ Court’s emergency ruling late ­­­­ nesses were able to reopen—with operate at half their original capacity, See RESTAURANTS Page A4 Monday, May 18, in the Elkhorn See RESTRICTIONS Page A6

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CHRISTINE MENGES billion,” Johnson said. a $3 billion budget short- Oregon counties have now co-chairpersons leading the Johnson said beyond the [email protected] State economists re- fall, primarily triggered by been approved to reopen, we Oregon Legislative Ways emergency Friday meet- lease the Oregon Revenue the coronavirus pandemic, expect that the revenue that and Means committee which ing, there is a long road A bleak forecast is Forecast quarterly as a key which forced a virtual shut the state receives to fund coordinates the state budget. ahead for getting Oregon’s emerging concerning Or- guide used by the governor down of the Oregon econ- state services is going to be Staffed by the Legisla- economy back in shape. egon’s financial future. and state legislators to direct omy. significantly reduced.” tive Fiscal Office, the Joint “Am I still supportive “Let me just start by state agency spending. The Brown has directed state To balance the budget, Committee on Ways and of trying to get Oregon’s telling you that the state forecast is also a critical agencies to prepare their Johnson said the state does Means is the legislative ap- economy back up out of is in for an unprecedented tool for Oregon school budgets with a 17 percent have a few options, includ- propriations committee that the ditch? You bet I am,” decline in our state fiscal districts, cities and counties reduction. ing what Johnson called determines state budget pol- Johnson said. “But because situation,” State Senator as they prepare their annual “The challenging result “federal survival funds.” icy. It is a large committee of the lack of guidance at Johnson told the Rainier budgets that depend on state of this negative impact on Another option would be of both Senate and House the state level, we’re strug- Chamber of Commence on revenue for public services. our economy is that we are budget cuts. members and which em- gling harder than I think we Thursday, May 14 during an The latest state revenue going to have to figure out “The practical effect of ploys six to eight subcom- ordinarily would.” online meeting. forecast is scheduled to be what to do with the state that is that when you cut mittees to facilitate adoption “We are going to be released on Wednesday, budget with businesses a two year budget that is of a biennial budget. Follow the state revenue down on the 20th of May May 20. virtually shut down, travel nearly halfway through, it The Ways and Means forecast and develops in this when the revenue forecast Governor Kate Brown suspended, jobs lost,” John- equates to much more sig- Committee had scheduled story at thechronicleonline. comes out somewhere be- has said she expects the son said. “Even with the nificant cuts,” Johnson said. an emergency meeting for com. School district facing budget challenges are fairly confident that we The Chronicle: Are they Stockwell: I think I JEREMY C. RUARK are looking at reducing the layoffs and program reduc- answered this in previous [email protected] general fund budget by $1.5 tions? If so what and where? questions. It’s pretty clear to $2.5 million, yet it could be without additional support A hiring freeze, pandemic- more depending on the May Stockwell: We really from the State and Fed- related uncertainties and a forecast. won’t know the details of the eral government the budget potential $1.5 to $2.5 million District officials said they impact on staff, days, or pro- picture in the short term is dollar budget reduction now also have begun investigating grams until well after the May bleak. We do have hope and face the St. Helens School how and if the Work Share 20 budget forecast. We are be- understand some level of District. Program might be a $400,000 ing told we may not know for funding support will be avail- The District is preparing savings option. certain until mid-summer. The able to schools. In addition, its next operating budget fac- As a stand-alone program, State has a rainy day fund of we anticipate the economy ing the uncertainties triggered Work Share is designed to about $2.0 billion, the federal to turn around much quicker by the COVID-19 pandemic help Oregon employers avoid government has passed the than previous recessions and and the expected state budget laying off employees. The CARES Act which will pro- improve as the pandemic shortfall. addition of economic impact vide some additional dollars subsides. “It comes as no surprise payments via the Federal and there is discussion about Stockwell is scheduled to that our current economy, due CARES Act offset the im- potentially another federal make his annual proposed to the COVID-19 pandemic, pact of a furlough day and program specific to schools. budget presentation at 6:30 is creating chaos with every- provides much needed funds All of these funding streams p.m. June 3 before the Dist- one’s budgets,” the St. Helens to help restore our local and are yet to be determined and ict’s budget committee. School District administra- state economies, accord- likely won’t until the sum- The presentation and tion writes in a letter sent ing to the District’s letter to Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle mer, so it is still premature to public budget meeting is to district families. “The St. parents. consider layoffs or program scheduled to be live-streamed Helens School District is St. Helens School Superintendent Scot Stockwell making a presenta- The St. Helens School tion earlier this year at a City of St. Helens community meeting. reductions. on the district YouTube being as proactive as possible District is participating in channel, https://youtu.be/Q- to mitigate the impact of the such programs to “protect as is the total amount of the The Governor has directed The Chronicle: Are there VgLHPX8eQ. economy on our school bud- many instructional days and program enhancements and A second budget hear- get and, ultimately, student proposed district budget? Is all State departments to plan staff possible in the 2020-21 that up or down compared to for an 8.5% reduction. A re- new staff hiring? If so, what ing is set for 5 p.m. June 10. learning.” school year, in an effort to enhancements, where and The St. Helens School Board On Tuesday, May 5, the last budget? duction to the second year of maintain the best instruction- a funding biennium creates specific staff hiring? is scheduled to receive the St. Helens School District al programs possible.” budget committee recom- convened a budget work team Scot Stockwell: We do a doubling effect. An 8.5% School officials said the not have a proposed budget reduction to a budget that is Stockwell: We have mendations, deliberate and comprising administrators, decision will shift most implemented a hiring freeze adopt the budget in a public teachers and classified staff to at this time. Due to the pan- allocated for two years be- employees in the St. Helens demic and uncertainty of its comes a 17% reduction when across the district until we meeting at 6:30 June 24. begin the process of review- School District to four-day have a clearer understanding ing the district budget impact impact on school budgets, we all the money is reduced in work weeks. shifted our budget process as the second year only. As a of what the funding outlook is For more information, from the pandemic. As St. Helens schools for schools. contact the St. Helen School “With an eye on what is late as possible to have the district, we are reviewing finish the year with Distance most accurate information to what a 17% reduction to our District at 503-397-3085. best for students, we began Learning for All, the change The Chronicle: What Follow developments at planning for the worst and build our budget. 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C11071 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 www.thechronicleonline.com A3 Oregon sees record unemployment series (comparable data are full month of data measuring Other industries that were March 15 include health care unprocessed, and some have JEREMY C. RUARK available back to 1976). The the initial impact on busi- hardest hit in April were health and social assistance (43,100) been waiting for benefits for [email protected] number of unemployed Orego- nesses and the unemployed. care and social assistance and retail trade (36,400). six or seven weeks. nians rose by 227,530, to reach Across the country, the U.S. (-26,800 jobs), retail trade However, every sector of the Oregon Employment Public health measures im- 300,420 in April. These sharp unemployment rate rose from (-22,500), professional and economy has seen increased Department officials said the plemented in March to combat increases reflect the onset of 4.4 percent in March to 14.7 business services (-19,200), claims activity. agency continues expanding the rapid spread of COVID-19 the coronavirus pandemic and percent in April. government (-13,100), other The record-level claims its capacity, with a new contact are having an unprecedented efforts to contain it. Oregon’s payroll employ- services (-12,900), construc- processing by the Employment center now open, and a total economic impact on Oregon “266,600 jobs were lost ers shed 253,400 jobs in April, tion (-12,000), and manufac- Department continues to help of 690 employees process- and the United States. in the first two months of this following a loss of 13,200, as turing (-11,600). communities across Oregon ing claims. Claims process- Oregon’s unemployment pandemic and the unemploy- revised, in March. In April, as the economy transitions to ing continues seven days rate rose from a near-record- ment rate has reached 14.2 one out of every eight jobs Negative and positive re-opening. If measured by per week. The Employment low 3.5 percent, as revised, in percent,” Oregon Employment in Oregon was idled or lost. dollars paid, Unemployment Department also continues to March to a record- high 14.2 Department Senior Economic Leisure and hospitality took The greatest number of Insurance would now be the make thousands of call-backs percent in April, as COVID-19 Analyst Anna Johnson said. the brunt of the impact of initial unemployment claims largest paying subsector of Or- every day to Oregonians who business closures shut down a “While these numbers make pandemic-induced closures. continued to come from the egon’s economy. By compari- need to have their claims large portion of the economy, for shocking historical records, The industry lost more than accommodation and food son, unemployment benefits processed. according to the Oregon Em- they cannot totally capture half of its jobs (-54.6%) in services sector, with 68,400 would have ranked 37th by ployment Department. the economic trauma so many one month. Job losses were initial claims filed in the indus- payroll prior to the COVID-19 Read a series of reports This is the highest rate and Oregonians are experiencing widespread throughout the try since March 15. Other sec- closures. about the local impact of CO- the largest over-the-month at this time.” economy though. No sector in tors with the largest number Still, tens of thousands of VID-19 at thechronicleonline. increase in the history of the April is providing the first Oregon gained jobs in April. of initial claims totals since unemployment claims remain com. Counties receive nearly $300,000 for rent relief lies are facing an abrupt loss ties as detailed below: JEREMY C. RUARK of income and find them- CAAs will begin taking [email protected] selves unable to pay their applications in the coming rent during this pandemic,” days. Oregonians in need Columbia, Clatsop and Governor Kate Brown said. should contact their local Tillamook counties Com- “Through Oregon Housing CAA directly. The Colum- munity Action Teams (CAT) and Community Services, we bia County Community have received $299,610 of can deliver immediate rent Action Team can be reached $8.5 million in state funding relief so that more families at 503-397-3511. to assist families in paying can stay housed as we work A spokesperson for the their rent. to build a safe and strong Columbia County CAT said The economic fallout Oregon.” the funds are expected to from the COVID-19 pan- Many Oregonians are arrive within the next week demic has left many Oregon struggling to pay rent, and and would be distributed to families without resources low-income Oregonians qualifying families. to pay rent, buy food, make and communities of color Tenant income loss docu- utility payments, and provide are more likely to be rent mentation and other materi- other necessities. Oregon burdened than their white als are required to access this Housing and Community counterparts. OHCS allo- program. Rent payments will Services’ (OHCS) HCS’ CO- cated these funds through be made directly to the land- VID-19 Rent Relief Program Courtesy photo a needs-based formula to lord on behalf of the tenant. Oregonians in need should contact their local CAA directly. The Columbia County Community Action Team provides much needed rent regional Community Ac- “The last two months assistance for people who tion Agencies (CAAs). The have been trying for many in can be reached at 503-397-3511. have experienced a loss of formula weighed severe our communities,” CCA Di- grapple with lost wages, the their families who are facing OHCS anticipates additional income and are at risk of rent burden data, poverty rector Margaret Salazar said, need is even greater. I am so unique housing challenges.” resources from the Coro- homelessness due to CO- data, homelessness data, and “Oregonians were already grateful to get this assistance The $8.5 million was navirus Aid, Relief, and VID-19. unemployment claims. The struggling to find a safe, in the hands of our friends allocated by the Oregon Economic Security (CARES) “Through no fault of their $8.5 million was allocated stable and affordable place and neighbors in need, Legislature through the Act will be made available in own, many Oregonian fami- statewide to local communi- to call home. As families including farmworkers and Joint Emergency Board. the weeks ahead. Staycations are part of ‘New Normal’ the second-highest travel • Many states, counties, and/or delivery. STAFF REPORT volume on record since AAA cities and countries still dis- • Pack hygiene, cleaning [email protected] began tracking holiday travel courage non-essential travel, and disinfecting products volumes in 2000,” Oregon/ or have travel restrictions in such as face masks, hand The summer travel season Idaho AAA public affairs place. Some places require sanitizer, soap, wipes, looks very different this director Marie Dodds said. visitors to self-quarantine sprays, paper towels, tis- year due to the coronavirus “This year, Memorial Day for 14 days. Check with sues, toilet paper, etc. as pandemic. travel volume is likely to set each destination in advance. these items may be difficult Travel restrictions remain a record low because of the • Book your lodging, to purchase while you’re on in place to domestic and pandemic.” camping and rental car in the road. international destinations, While Memorial Day advance and check on the Memorial Day 2009 according to the Oregon/ travel will be put on hold, cleaning standards. Many currently holds the record Idaho AAA. In Oregon and Dodds said many people still hotels and rental car compa- for the lowest travel volume other states, non-essential want to plan future vacations. nies offer enhanced cleaning at nearly 31 million travel- travel is still discouraged or Bookings at AAA Oregon/ policies. See more informa- ers, according to AAA. not allowed. As of May 15, Idaho and online at AAA. tion below on AAA’s Best That holiday weekend came 31 of Oregon’s 36 counties, com/travel show slow and of Housekeeping badge. toward the end of the Great including Columbia County, steady increases since mid- Oregon has 181 properties Recession and the H1N1 have entered the state’s Phase 1 reopening. April. from Albany to Yachats that flu pandemic was spread- “After weeks of stay- are honored with the AAA ing across the U.S. https:// Most of the counties Courtesy photo administrators and businesses ing at home, people are Driving vacations to local and regional destinations are expected to Inspector’s Best of House- www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic- say they’re not ready for an sure thinking about how pick up later in the summer, according to the Oregon/Idaho AAA. keeping award. Here’s the resources/2009-pandemic- influx of tourists. and when they’ll be able to complete list of Oregon timeline.html. Memorial Day is usually travel again,” AAA Oregon/ properties. This summer and fall, Idaho senior vice president • Consider working with AAA expects vacation- considered to be unofficial “This year, Memorial Day travel volume is like- start of the summer travel of travel Doreen Loofbur- a travel professional to ers will gravitate to road row said. “Domestic travel ly to set a record low because of the pandemic.” help plan your trip. They trips and family bookings season. But most Americans ~ Marie Dodds, AAA will be staying home this and the great American road can help you sort through including air, car, hotel and year. trip will be some of the first all of the pandemic-related activities to destinations For the first time in 20 post-coronavirus outings. the Oregon average is $2.39. “You have to do your restrictions and help you get in the U.S., Canada and years, AAA will not issue a Many are making plans to AAA officials said now homework before you leave the biggest bang for your Mexico. For now, though, Memorial Day travel forecast visit family and friends they can be an excellent time to since many restrictions are vacation dollars. the borders to Mexico and due to COVID-19. The annu- haven’t been able to see book trips for later this year still in place. Gone are the • Check with any mu- Canada remain closed to al forecast – which estimates while in quarantine–Grand- and into 2021 and beyond. days when you can pack the seums, parks, attractions, non-essential travel until at the number of people travel- ma and Grandpa want to see “You can find incredible kids in the car and just take etc. you want to visit. Many least May 20. Later this year ing over the holiday weekend their grandkids!” travel bargains now—prices off,” Dodds.said. will have reduced operating and beyond, assuming inter- and provides data on people’s Driving vacations to local are slashed on everything • The Centers for Dis- hours and limit the number national travel restrictions trips – will return next year. and regional destinations are from flights to Vegas to that ease Control and Prevention of visitors at a time. Many are lifted, AAA officials This summer, AAA expects expected to pick up later in bucket-list dream destina- (CDC) continues to recom- also require face masks. said they expect to see more to make travel projections the summer. National parks, tion,” Loofburrow said. mend that Americans stay Consider purchasing tickets demand for tropical destina- for the late summer and fall, state parks and locations “With many travel providers home and avoid nonessential in advance. tions and a wider range of assuming states ease travel that provide an escape from easing or waiving cancel- travel. Americans should • Bring snacks, beverages international travel. restrictions and businesses crowds are of great interest. lation policies, you’ll be heed all official warn- and non-perishable foods reopen. With gas prices about $1 a able to change your plans if ings and refer to the latest with you. Grocery stores Join the conversation. “Last year, 43 million gallon lower than last year, a necessary. However, be sure updates from the CDC and may have limited hours. Take the Chronicle’s online Americans including 557,000 driving vacation is relatively to read the fine print to know U.S. Department of State to Check to see if restaurants poll at thechronicleonline. Oregonians traveled for budget-friendly. The current exactly what the cancellation help decrease the spread of are open, and if they offer com. For more information, Memorial Day Weekend – national average is $1.86 and policies are.” COVID-19. dine-in service, take-out visit AAA.com/Travel.

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Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle Rep. Brad Witt A cautious, slow ‘New Normal’ ing of physical distancing. • Use face coverings in BRAD WITT Servers will need to wear public. Chronicle Guest Column facial coverings, customer • Stay close to home. self-service at buffets, salad Avoid overnight trips and Oregon’s Stay at Home, bars and beverage dispens- minimize non-essential travel, Save Lives order is working, ers is prohibited, and thor- including recreational day with an estimated 70,000 ough cleaning and sanitizing trips to destinations outside The Chronicle Oregonians being spared from between customer groups will the community where you contracting the novel corona be required. On-site consump- live. Travel only the distance Weekly Online Poll Last Week’s Results virus. tion of food and beverages, required to obtain essential including alcohol must end by services. Oregon’s success 10 p.m. These standards are not What will your summer As Oregon reopens, Personal Care services like meant to be punitive, or This effort has been barbers, beauty salons, non- infringe on anyone’s rights, vacation be? will you continue: successful, because of the medical massage therapists they are designed to protect Staycation sacrifices of Oregonians and and tattoo artists will be by the health and safety of Or- 46% Social distancing our business community. appointment only, and the egonians. Beach and mountains visit 30% Wearing a face mask Under our State’s carefully provider will need to record thought-out deliberate risk- the client information, date Waiting for the vaccine Go shopping and take a nap 24% None of the above based approach, it’s time to and time of appointment in start opening up Oregon, get case it is needed for contact While Oregon has one of our businesses operating and tracing. This data may be de- the lower rates of infections, Vote online at thechronicleonline.com get people back to work. stroyed after 60 days. Clean- and corona virus-related fatal- We are taking a gradual ap- ing, sanitizing, face coverings ities, there is still no vaccine proach to reopening Oregon, as appropriate and clean capes or treatment for this virus, so Because the restaurant is a few customers because of in order to prevent a surge of and smocks will be needed for it’s important to remember RESTAURANTS only allowed at 50 percent the built-in walls, booths and infections that could over- each client. the risks. We must all do our From Page A1 capacity under the Phase 1 bar. whelm our hospital system. Malls and shopping best to protect ourselves and requirements, people arriv- The restaurant still offers Counties where COVID-19 centers must post appropriate one another. If we all follow Sunshine Pizza operators ing to pick up to-go orders takeout orders, which Smith infections have dropped for COVID-19 signage, establish these recommendations, we said they expected to reopen will not be able to come in estimated have increased two weeks, or have less than and enforce maximum occu- will help save the lives of to in-person service this and sit. Those customers about 90 percent since the five coronavirus hospitaliza- pancy levels and configure the our colleagues, neighbors, week. will pull up in their vehicle beginning of the governor’s tions, have enough personal common spaces such as food friends, and family members. The restaurant has several outside the restaurant, call “Stay Home Stay Safe” protective equipment for courts to meet the physical As is the case with many table booths that make social the restaurant with their order. But even with takeout, health care workers and distancing criteria. public spaces, the Capitol distancing measures of six cell phone, and wait for the Smith said the restaurant has adequate hospital capacity Building remains closed to feet of distance hard to com- server to bring them their lost approximately 60-70 to care for COVID-19 cases General Safety Guidelines the public, but my office ply with, according to owner pizza. percent of its normal spring are being allowed to start the staff and I monitor our email Todd Stansbury. Because of Stansbury said they had sales due to the pandemic Phase One reopening. Additionally, there are and phone daily, and we are that, he said Sunshine Pizza to furlough roughly one- and state order. The majority of counties general guidelines for Phase working to assist constituents. will reduce the 175 seats to third of their staff. Before the pandemic hit, will qualify for Phase One, One reopening: If you need help or have an 60, to meet the state require- “In the last three weeks, Smith said she had been and most, including Colum- • Stay home if you are sick issue or concern please feel ments. we have brought them all operating Dockside with bia County have applied to or at risk of severe complica- free to contact my office. Additionally, the restau- back,” he said. “We now 32 staff members. She said the Oregon Health Authority tions due to age or underlying Please take care of your- rant will be following the have 100 percent back on. she’s been forced to lay off to demonstrate their readi- medical condition. self and each other. Be Safe. same hours that it has since They may not be working much of that staff. Currently, ness. Approval will facilitate • If you become symptom- it closed for seated dining, the exact same number of Dockside is operating with the reopening of restaurants, atic (cough, fever, breathing Rep. Brad Witt serves 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday hours, but they’re back on.” five full-time and two part- bars, personal service salons, difficulties) self-isolate and House District 31. He may be through Thursday, and 10:30 time staff members. and malls with some safety seek medical attention if reached at: a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Not opening for But Smith is encour- modifications. necessary. • Email: Rep.BradWitt@ Sunday. full service yet aged with one other option, • Practice good hand oregonlegislature.gov Customers can expect oth- weather depending. Restrictions hygiene with frequent • Telephone: 503-986- er changes when they walk There are some restau- “We’ll be able to have pa- handwashing, or use of hand 1431 into the restaurant. There will rants in St. Helens which tio seating when the weather For businesses like restau- sanitizer. • Capitol Building: 900 be no more salad bar for the will remain closed for sit- is a little more consistent.” rants, bars and brewpubs, the • Practice physical distanc- Court St NE, H-382, Salem, foreseeable future. But there down dining for the time be- Smith said. “We’ll be able business must determine and ing of at least 6 feet between OR, 97301 will be more options for ing, such as Dockside Steak to move out to our patio enforce maximum occupancy you and people who do not • Website: http://www. prepared salads. There also & Pasta, 343 S. 1st Street. for that. That is kind of our to maintain the 6-foot spac- live with you. oregonlegislature.gov/witt will be no more self-serve “We want to open, but we plan, just utilizing outside drink tower, so when drinks need to be able to open at a while we can this summer.” are refilled, customers will financially feasible occupan- receive a new cup. cy,” Dockside owner Tiffany Read more at thechron- The Chronicle will be closed Monday, May 25, Signatures will not be Smith said. “And we will do icleonline.com about the in observance of Memorial Day. required on credit cards, that when we can.” state’s Phase 1 Reopening although there will be a card- Smith said the current guidelines that restaurants Due to the holiday, we will have early deadlines for advertising for the May 27 only policy in place, Stans- setup inside Dockside makes and businesses in Columbia edition. Legals, display, classifieds, and letters deadline: May 22 by Noon. bury said. it difficult to have more than County must face.

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Obituaries Narcissus M. Marsh March 19, 1940 ~ May 11, 2020 Narcissus Marsh age 80, grandchildren; nine great of Columbia City, Oregon grandchildren; one great- passed away on Monday, great grandchild on the May 11, 2020 at Good Sam way; and many numerous Hospital in Portland. She family and friends. was born in Port Angeles, She was preceded in Washington. death by her parents, John She is survived by her Mann and Ruby King and husband Arlen of 64 years; her son Arlen Levi. five children, Joel (Tanya), At this time the fam- Dion (Debbie), Dar- ily has chosen not to have ren (Sandy), Samuel and services. They will have adopted daughter Heather; service in the future when daughter-in-law Kandi; 14 allowed.

Michael Dennis Jacobs May 5, 1944 ~ April 26, 2020 Mike was born in Long and spouse David Fulmer; passed with his family at his Beach, California on May 5, and many grandchildren and side. 1944 to Clifford and Dorothy great-grandchildren. Someone described him as Jacobs. Mickey worked at the old follows: He enlisted in the Navy in broom handle factory. He also “A gentle giant, and a loud 1962. worked for Multnomah Ply- hardy laugh. Michael Jacobs He is preceded in death by wood and Kaiser Gypsum. He was one of a kind where there his parents; his brothers, Leo worked at St. Helens Radiator are none others like him. and Ralph Jacobs; and son for 10 years and then Don’s Kind, thoughtful and hard Daniel Jacobs. Rental. working. He wore his weath- He is survived by his wife Mike was a very good me- ered hands like a trophy. Connie Jacobs of Ocean chanic and taught his children A symbol of his hard Park, Washington; brother to be also. He liked wood- work, commitment and dedi- Ray Jacobs of St. Helens, working and made wishing cation to his family.” Oregon; sister Kathy Ander- wells and clocks. We love you! You will son of Bemidji, Minnesota After Mike retired he live on through us all. Rest in who he incessantly teased; moved to Long Beach, Wash- peace!! Photo courtesy of PGE sons, Douglas Jacobs, Don ington in August of 2014. His guestbook is available Trojan Park, south of Rainier and Clatskanie along Highway 30, offers a picturesque and natural area for (Angie) Jacobs, and Jay (Gail) On Sunday April 26th at at www.penttilaschapel.com. locals and visitors in Columbia County. Urie; daughters, Darla (Rick) 4:20 p.m., just a few days A service is not planned at Mentzer, and Kathy Loundree before his 76th birthday, he this time. PGE opening Trojan Park Peggy Wallace Portland General Electric area, near Clatskanie PGE’s other camp- (PGE) has confirmed three • Promontory Park day- grounds and day-use areas Dec. 27, 1933 ~ May 11, 2020 of the popular parks and use area, campground and ma- remain temporarily closed, Peggy Wallace 86, of Rainier, Oregon passed away on May 11, 2020 in Rainier. recreation areas it operates in rina, on North Fork Reservoir including sites at Timothy Columbia, Clackamas and Jef- near Estacada Lake and Lake Harriet on ferson counties will reopen on • Pelton Park day-use the Mt. Hood National Friday, May 22, in time for the area, campground and ma- Forest, boater access sites Phil White Memorial Day weekend. rina, on Lake Simtustus near on the Clackamas River, March 7, 1961 ~ May 12, 2020 PGE’s parks were closed Madras and the Perry South and March 23 to support manda- Guests at the parks will Monty campgrounds on the Phil White, 59, of Clatskanie, Oregon passed away on May 12, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. tory public physical distanc- be asked to practice physi- Deschutes National Forest. ing orders issued to reduce cal distancing from visitors These sites are subject to the spread of COVID-19, the outside their immediate party. broader U.S. Forest Service that they are moving to Global for their tanks spells novel coronavirus. Other steps PGE has taken to closure orders, so PGE is renewable diesel, environ- good news for environmental The company is aligning help protect visitors’ health working with the Forest Ser- mental groups like River- groups like Riverkeeper. plans for individual parks and and safety include closing vice to coordinate reopening PGE keeper and some concerned “That means 400,000 recreation sites with opera- campground showers and schedules. From Page A1 citizens point to the fact that barrels of oil storage are no tors of nearby local, state and large-group communal areas, Prospective campers may an official air quality DEQ longer available,” Riverkeep- federal recreation PGE Parks. extra facilities cleaning and still make reservations with “Currently we are work- permit held by the company er Conservation Direction Details will be posted on disinfecting, signage to pro- start-dates after May 29 ing on adding renewable still permits the refinery Dan Serres said. “That’s a portlandgeneral.com/parks as mote physical distancing, and for PGE campgrounds that diesel, a cleaner-burning fuel to transload crude oil and significant change.” they become available, so visi- additional staff support. The remain closed. If closures derived from plant oils and ethanol. That permit is up for “We hope that Global tors should check for updates company is also working with extend past their reserva- animal fats. Driven by state renewal and is currently in recognizes the deep-seated before planning an excursion the store and marina operators tion start date, campers will and federal climate policy the public comment period, unease along the rail line to any of PGE’s 14 sites. Parks at Promontory Park and Pelton receive cancellation notices there is a large demand for with all comments due by 5 with potential oil train ship- scheduled to open on May 22 Park to help them follow Cen- with instructions on how to renewable diesel,” Kerns p.m. on June 5. ments, and makes a firm are: ters for Disease Control and make alternative reservations said. The permit renewal will commitment to public safety • Trojan Park day-use Prevention safety guidelines. or receive full refunds. While Global has stated include a modification that by amending its permit ap- will allow CPBR to transload plications to DEQ to remove renewable diesel. crude oil transloading from The cancellation of the its plans altogether,” Serres sale between PGE and said.

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acted quickly and decisively only now begin the process of Judge Matthew Shirtcliff statutes and that he abused his tinue to follow CDC recom- RESTRICTIONS at the beginning of the out- gradually and safely reopen- stated that Governor Brown’s discretion in issuing the pre- mended guidelines, but this From Page A1 break, using the best science ing parts of our communities emergency ‘Stay at Home, liminary injunction. We will ruling affirms that checks and and data available, to protect and our economies. Reopen- Save Lives’ executive order also be asking for an immedi- balances exist, and the gover- “The science remains Oregon from COVID-19. ing the state too quickly, and cannot extend past 28 days. ate stay of his order. nor must follow the law. clear: by physically distanc- “Today’s ruling from without ongoing physical The case was argued by “I urge Oregonians to Oregonians have been ing, wearing face coverings, the Baker County Circuit distancing, will jeopardize Oregon DOJ attorneys on continue to comply with the calling for accountability, and staying home as much as Court will be appealed to the public health and cost lives. Thursday, May 14, 2020. measures in place. They are today a Baker County Circuit possible and only gradually Oregon Supreme Court within there to protect all of us, and Court judge provided it. The hours to keep my emergency they are working. We are in standard for his injunction reopening our communities “It is irresponsible to dismiss the health we can save lives and keep orders in effect. This will close contact with the Gov- was that the plaintiffs are like- Oregonians safe. ensure we can continue to risks and science behind our measures to stop ernor and intend to support, ly to suffer irreparable harm, “We all look forward to safeguard the health of all COVID-19.” as allowed by law, the critical that the balance of equities visiting our loved ones in Oregonians — including ~ Kate Brown, Oregon Governor work she has done, guided tip in the plaintiff’s favor, that nursing homes, sending our frontline health care workers, by public health experts, to an injunction is in the public children to school, and going those living in nursing homes, “It is irresponsible to My office will immediately ensure the safety and health of interest and that the plaintiffs to the grocery store without workers in agriculture and dismiss the health risks and appeal (a writ of mandamus) all Oregonians.” are likely to succeed, based on fear of spreading this disease. food processing plants, and science behind our measures the decision to the Oregon House Republican Leader the merits of their claim. But the simple fact remains, Oregonians with underlying to stop COVID-19. We would Supreme Court. When the Christine Drazan (R-Canby) This ruling will be ap- COVID-19 is here in Oregon, health conditions –– while the be faced with the prospect of legislature adopted public released the following state- pealed but the need for the and lives are at stake.” legal process moves forward. another mass outbreak with- health emergency statutes, it ment following the Baker governor to create the least Attorneys for the churches “The science behind out the tools that have proven specifically said that it was County Circuit Court ruling. possible harm in the exer- said they are disappointed these executive orders hasn’t to be effective in protecting not limiting the governor’s au- “Today’s ruling does not cise of extraordinary power with the Oregon Supreme changed one bit. Ongoing our friends, families, neigh- thority to deal with large-scale negate the need for Orego- remains. There has been no Court ruling. physical distancing, staying bors, and loved ones from this emergencies. nians to live with consider- accountability throughout this Following Judge Shirt- home as much as possible, disease.” “With all respect, I believe ation and care for the health emergency declaration, until cliff’s ruling, Brown said, and wearing face coverings Statement from Attorney the trial court’s grant of a of themselves and others. now.” “From the beginning of this will save lives across Oregon. General Ellen Rosenblum on preliminary injunction is le- Oregonians have flattened the pandemic, I have taken ac- “Together Oregonians have today’s Baker City Circuit gally incorrect. We will argue curve, they have slowed the Follow new developments tion to protect the health and turned the tide on the spread Court Ruling: that the judge erred in his spread and they have made in this story at thechronicle- safety of all Oregonians. We of COVID-19, allowing us to “Baker City Circuit Court construction of the relevant real sacrifices. We must con- online.com. Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, May 20, 2020 www.thechronicleonline.com A7 Public Notices

CH20-1406 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING on Monday June 1, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY reviewed and approved with Free): 1 866 899 4679 or criteria applicable to each hearing, the applicant the Planning Commission. GIVEN that the Planning conditions. The decision United States: +1 (312) this request is listed and has the burden of presenting The Commission will then Commission will conduct has been appealed by the 757-3119 Access Code: evaluated in the staff report. substantial evidence showing make a tentative decision a public hearing regarding applicant and referred to 816-307-573. New to A copy of the application, that the application meets to be followed by approval a request from Gary Wight the Planning Commission GoToMeeting? Get the app all documents and evidence all of the applicable criteria. of a written order and a who has submitted an for review. SAID PUBLIC now and be ready when relied upon by the applicant, Following presentation of statement of findings and application to partition HEARING will be held your first meeting starts: and the staff report are the staff report, the applicant conclusions supporting the land into three parcels. before the Columbia County https://global.gotomeeting. available for inspection and other persons in favor decision, which will be This Minor Partition was Planning Commission on com/install/816307573 If at no cost and will be of the application will be mailed to all parties at a deemed complete and notice Monday, June 1, 2020, you have any questions or provided at reasonable cost allowed to address the later date. The Commission sent out to the surrounding starting at 6:30 p.m. concerns regarding access at least 7 days prior to the commission, explaining may, at its discretion, property owners and affected During the COVID-19 to the meeting or need Commission hearing from how the evidence submitted continue the hearing from agencies. Neighbors of this global pandemic, the accommodation, please Land Development Services, meets the applicable time to time at the request Minor Partition, Ron & Columbia County Planning call the Land Development County Courthouse Annex, criteria. Following the of the parties or on its own Tamera Lewno, submitted a Commission will be hosting Services office at (503) 397- St. Helens, OR, 97051. If applicant’s presentation, motion as necessary to referral to LDS in order for their public hearing via 1501. The criteria to be used additional documents or any person in opposition to afford substantial justice the Planning Commission online webinar, at which time in deciding the request will evidence are provided in the application may present and comply with the law. to review the application. proponents and opponents of be found in some or all of support of the application, evidence and argument Additional information NOTICE IS HEREBY the proposed application will the following documents and any party shall be entitled to against the application. The about this application GIVEN that the Planning be heard. laws, as revised from time a continuance of the hearing. applicant will then have may be obtained from Commission will conduct Please join the meeting to time: Oregon Revised Unless there is a continuance, the opportunity to rebut the Planning Division of a public hearing regarding from your computer, tablet Statutes ORS 197.763; and if a participant so any evidence or arguments the Land Development a request from William & or smartphone. https:// Oregon Administrative requests before the presented in opposition. Services Department, at Carole Covlin who have global.gotomeeting.com/ Rules; Columbia County conclusion of the evidentiary After the presentation of (503) 397-1501. May 20, submitted an application join/816307573 You can Comprehensive Plan; hearing, the record shall evidence and arguments, the 2020, THE PLANNING to partition land into three also dial in using your Columbia County Zoning remain open for at least seven public hearing record will be COMMISSION, Jeff parcels. The application was phone. United States (Toll Ordinance. The specific days after the hearing. At either left open or closed by VanNatta, Chairman.

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18-04877 14456 Hi-Point Pistol, Mossberg Rifle, Savage Rifles The Columbia County Sheriff's Office located at 901 Port Avenue in St. Helens, Oregon has in 18-04877 14457 Ruger Rifle, IPhone, IPod its physical possession the unclaimed personal property described below. If you have any ownership 18-08890 13485 Ruger Handgun, Colt Revolver with holsters interest in any of the unclaimed property, you must file a claim with the Columbia County Sheriff's Office within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice, or you will lose your interest in that property. 18-11028 13476 Bicycle If you have any questions regarding this property, you may call the Sheriff's Office at 503-366-4611. 18-23362 7176 Cash

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CH20-1404 CH20-1407 NOTICE OF BUDGET City of St. Helens City Council Public Hearing Fiscal Year 2020-2021 COMMITTEE MEETING Budget Public Hearing PM online through Zoom provide written testimony of the City of St. Helens meetings. For a link to through email to mbrown@ A public meeting of the deliberation of the Budget or by mail addressed to the City Council, Columbia the Zoom meeting, please ci.st-helens.or.us. Upon Budget Committee of the Committee will take place. St. Helens School District County, State of Oregon, refer to the public meetings conclusion of the public St. Helens School District An additional, separate #502 Budget Committee, to discuss the State Shared page on the City of St. hearing, the St. Helens City #502, Columbia County, meeting of the Budget 474 N. 16th Street, St. Revenue use for the fiscal Helens website. Any person Council will deliberate State of Oregon, to discuss Committee will be held to Helens, OR 97051. Clearly year July 1, 2020 to June may appear online at the and approve a resolution the budget for the fiscal take public comment. Any label as public comment 30, 2021, will be held meeting to discuss the use of the use of State Shared year July 1, 2020 to June person may make public or testimony. All public on June 3, 2020 at 6:00 of State Shared Revenue or Revenue. 30, 2021, will be held comment and discuss the comments submitted by on Wednesday, June 3, proposed programs with 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Please the Budget Committee. 8, 2020 will be presented CH20-1408 note that in light of the The meeting for public to the Budget Committee at COVID-19 state-wide comment will be held on the June 10, 2020 meeting. Notice: Annual Members Meeting of the Deer restrictions and in keeping Wednesday, June 10, 2020 The St. Helens School with the efforts of social at 5:00 p.m. Please use District Budget Committee Island Drainage Improvement Company distancing to reduce the the following link for the remains committed to the spread of the Coronavirus, livestream feed during the public comment process To: Property Owners of member shall be entitled to mobile +13462487799, the meeting of the St. meeting: https://youtu. and will consider all public said Drainage Improvement one vote in person, or by 87023296583# US Helens School District #502 be/tBCUHBk6GR8 With comments submitted. A Company. Notice is hereby proxy, in writing and duly (Houston), +16699009128, Budget Committee will be respect to social distancing copy of the proposed budget given that the annual signed by the member and 87023296583# US (San conducted online, rather recommendations, the document will be made meeting of the members presented at the meeting, Jose). Dial by your location than in person. Please use Budget Committee will available on the Budget of the land situated in for each acre of land owned +1 346 248 7799 US the following link for the only accept written webpage on or after June the Deer Island Drainage by such member within (Houston), +1 669 900 9128 livestream feed during the comment or testimony for 3, 2020. A copy of this Improvement Company, the company. 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Purpose Time (US and Canada) us02web.zoom.us/u/ of electing two Directors Join Zoom Meeting k8qJXpFIT Tutorial on how IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF for the term of three years (copy and paste into your to use Zoom for meetings OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA and for the transaction browser): https://us02web. can be found here: https:// of such other business zoom.us/j/87023296583 support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/ Probate Department Case them to the undersigned or the attorney for the co- as may properly come Zoom Meeting ID#: articles/206618765-Zoom- No. 20PB02467. NOTICE attorney for the co-personal personal representatives. before the meeting. Each 870 2329 6583 One tap Video-Tutorials TO INTERESTED representatives at 850 NE Dated and first published on PERSONS In the Matter 122nd Avenue, Portland, May 13, 2020. Kristi Bull of the Estate of THOMAS OR 97230, within four and Thomas J. Berg, Co- CH20-1399 BERG, deceased. NOTICE months after the date of Personal Representatives, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN first publication of this George A. McCoy, OSB NOTICE OF WORKSHOP that Kristi Bull and notice, or the claims may be #101256, Warren Allen LLP, Thomas J. Berg have been barred. All persons whose Attorneys for Co-Personal The CC Fair Board is holding Rd., St. Helens, OR. The MAY 27 DEADLINE: appointed as co-personal rights may be affected by Representatives, 850 NE a workshop on Thursday, public is invited via phone. A The Chronicle will be closed on representatives of the above the proceedings may obtain 122nd Avenue, Portland, May 21, 2020 that will take number and access code will Memorial Day. Please send public estate. All persons having additional information form OR 97230. Tel (503) 255- place at the fair office at be posted to the website by 3 notices to us by Friday May 22. 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(DVS) SATURDAY MORNING MAY 23, 2020 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 KATU ^ Good Morning America (N) KATU News This Morning Saturday (N) (Live) Good Morning America (N) Hearts of Heroes (EI) Jack Hanna World of X Games KOIN &(5:00) CBS This Morning: Saturday (N) Lucky Dog “Lilo” Innovation Nation Mission Unstoppable Pet Vet Dream Team Hope in the Wild (N) Best Friends Furever Paid Program Emeril Airfryer Ultimate Rush Course Record DISC _The Direction Sport Fishing Road Trip Masters Uncharted Waters The RVers (N) Chasin’ the Sun All on the Line Dirty Jobs Mike travels to Hawaii. Dirty Jobs Mike visits a chicken farm. 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TBS WImpractical Jokers The Misery Index The Misery Index Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond ›› “Maleficent” (2014) Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning. (DVS) (:45) ››› “Cinderella” (2015) Cate Blanchett. (DVS) SATURDAY AFTERNOON MAY 23, 2020 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 KATU ^ The Last Dance The Last Dance Rock the Park (N) Ocean Treks Paid Program Wild America Look younger fast! America This KATU News at 5 (N) ABC World News KOIN &PGA Tour Golf (N) Entertainment Tonight (N) Extra (N) KOIN 6 News at 5 (N) KOIN 6 News at 5:30 DISC _Dirty Jobs Mike cleans out a fish grinder. Dirty Jobs “Maple Syrup Maker” Dirty Jobs Working in a steel mill. Dirty Jobs Electronic waste recycling facility. Dirty Jobs Making shingles; cleaning buoys. Dirty Jobs Mike restores locomotives. KGW (Hockey United States defeats Russia 3-2 in a shootout thriller. 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Madam Secretary Madam Secretary “News Cycle” 2 Broke Girls Mike & Molly TBS W(10:45) ››› “Cinderella” (2015) ››› “Kung Fu Panda” (2008, Children’s) Voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie. ››› “How to Train Your Dragon” (2010) Voices of Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler. ›› “Shrek the Third” (2007) (DVS) SATURDAY EVENING MAY 23, 2020 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 KATU ^ KATU News at 6 (N) Jeopardy! Wheel of Fortune Shark Tank (DVS) American Idol KATU News at 11 (N) ROH Wrestling KOIN &KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Weekend News College Football From Jan. 12, 2015. Where We Live KOIN 6 News at 11 Ninja Warrior DISC _Dirty Jobs Stand-in fugitive. Dirty Jobs Turning molasses into rum. Dirty Jobs Termite researcher. Dirty Jobs Harvesting hops for beer. Dirty Jobs “Gourd Maker” Dirty Jobs “Exotic Nanny” KGW (NBC Nightly News Straight Talk Grant’s Getaways Inside Edition ››› “The Secret Life of Pets” (2016) Voices of Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet. Saturday Night Live (N) KGW News at 11 (N) Saturday Night Live KOPB * Shelter Me: Hearts & Paws Travels to the Edge Rick Steves’ Europe Frankie Drake Mysteries “Radio Daze” Hinterland The death of Laura Dean. Jamestown Jocelyn strives for advancement. Last Tango in Halifax KPTV ,›› “Look Who’s Talking Too” (1990, Comedy) John Travolta, Kirstie Alley. Flirty Dancing “Episode 1: Octavius & Erin” Labor of Love “15 First Dates” 10 O’Clock News (N) Beat Shazam “Daddydaughtertime” ESPN CBoxing Boxing Boxing SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (9:55) Korean Baseball Hanwha Eagles at NC Dinos. 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SUNDAY MORNING MAY 24, 2020 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 KATU ^ Good Morning America (N) KATU News This Morning Sunday (N) (Live) Your Voice Sharyl Attkisson This Week With George Stephanopoulos (N) To Be Announced KOIN &In Touch With Dr. Charles Stanley (N) CBS News Sunday Morning (N) Face the Nation (N) Emeril Airfryer Skincare Secrets Larry King Report In the Huddle - Romo PGA Tour 2020 (N) DISC _Seasons on the Fly Saltwater Fishing Local Knowledge Into the Blue Saltwater Experience Sportsman’s Adv. Naked and Afraid “Ashes to Ashes” Naked and Afraid “Stomping Grounds” Elite survivalists must protect novices. KGW (KGW News at Sunrise (N) Meet the Press (N) Grant’s Getaways Regrow Hair Today! IndyCar Racing KOPB * Peg & Cat (EI) Splash and Bubbles Mister Rogers Let’s Go Luna! Dinosaur Train Arthur (DVS) Rick Steves’ Europe Travels to the Edge Spy in the Wild: A Nature Miniseries NOVA Up-close footage of eagles. 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(DVS) SUNDAY AFTERNOON MAY 24, 2020 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 KATU ^ To Be Announced Paid Program America This Paid Program MyDestination.TV PowerFit Sharyl Attkisson KATU News at 5 (N) ABC World News KOIN &PGA Tour Golf From Hamilton Golf and Country Club in Hamilton, Ontario. (N) Get Vitamin D now! BLINK Open House (N) Raw Travel KOIN 6 News at 5 (N) KOIN 6 News DISC _Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid “Close Encounters” (N) Naked and Afraid: Countdown to XL (N) Naked and Afraid: Countdown to XL (N) Naked and Afraid: Countdown to XL “Only in Brazil” Survivors reflect on their challenge. KGW ((11:00) IndyCar Racing The 103rd running of the race. From May 26, 2019. Paid Program Roots Less Traveled Vets Saving Pets The Champion Within KGW News at 5 (N) KOPB * American Masters “Sammy Davis, Jr.” Sammy Davis Jr.’s career. (DVS) Great Performances Nas performs. Focus on Europe GZERO World To the Contrary Washington Week Firing-Hoover NewsHour Wk KPTV ,(11:00) ››› “Chicago” (2002, Musical) Catherine Zeta-Jones. Sports Gone Wild NASCAR Race Hub NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600. (N) (Live) ESPN C(11:30) 30 for 30 ESPN Original Documentaries ESPN Original Documentaries The Last Dance The Last Dance DISN IGood Luck Charlie Good Luck Charlie Good Luck Charlie Good Luck Charlie Good Luck Charlie Good Luck Charlie Just Roll With It Just Roll With It Just Roll With It Just Roll With It Just Roll With It Raven’s Home KPDX Q Animal Science Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Feel the Beat Major Crimes “All In” Major Crimes Tao makes a discovery. 2 Broke Girls Mike & Molly TBS WThe Match: Champions for Charity Featuring Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning vs. Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady. From Hobe Sound, Fla. (N) (Live) ››› “Shrek 2” (2004) (DVS) SUNDAY EVENING MAY 24, 2020 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 KATU ^ KATU News at 6 (N) (Live) America’s Funniest Home Videos Celebrity Family Feud (DVS) Press Your Luck “102” (DVS) Match Game “Code Blue” (DVS) KATU News at 11 (N) America This Week KOIN &KOIN 6 News CBS Weekend News ›››› “Titanic” (1997, Historical Drama) Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane. A woman falls for an artist aboard the ill-fated ship. (:35) Raw Travel DISC _Naked and Afraid: Countdown to XL (N) Naked and Afraid: Countdown to XL (N) Naked and Afraid XL “Valley of the Banished” (Season Premiere) (N) Naked and Afraid “Edge of Madness” KGW (NBC Nightly News Straight Talk (N) Little Big Shots “Lean on Me” (N) Little Big Shots (Season Finale) (N) The Wall Alex and Jodie take on the wall. The Wall “Peter and Bob” (N) KGW News at 11 (N) Laura McKenzie KOPB * Oregon Art Beat Oregon Field Guide The Great British Baking Show “Cakes” National Memorial Day Concert (N Same-day Tape) National Memorial Day Concert Before We Die KPTV ,(3:00) NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600. (N) (Live) Whacked Out Sports 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) 10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) Graham Bensinger ESPN C30 for 30 (N) (Part 1 of 2) SportsCenter (N) (Live) 30 for 30 (Part 1 of 2) SportsCenter DISN IRaven’s Home Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Big City Greens (:25) Big City Greens Big City Greens (:40) Big City Greens Gabby Duran Coop & Cami Sydney to the Max (:20) Bunk’d KPDX Q The Carbonaro Effect Family Feud The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) Cooking with Emeril Get Vitamin D now! 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Wednesday, May 20, 2020 www.thechronicleonline.com A9 Experimental COVID-19 treatment Oregon has received its first shipments of remdesivir, an ex- perimental drug that has been used to treat patients hospital- ized with severe COVID-19. On May 12 and May 15, Oregon received allotments of the drug, which has not been formally approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but is being used under a federally issued Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). The EUA allows health professionals to use the drug to treat some severely ill COVID-19 patients who meet Photo courtesy of Oregon State Police A Scappoose man died at the scene of this traffic crash along Highway 101 at Tillamook, according to clinical criteria. Oregon State Police. Remdesivir was developed by Gilead Sciences Inc. and Photo courtesy of the Oregon Health Authority has been tested in patients Preliminary clinical testing by the National Institute for Allergy and with various diseases, such County man dies in wreck as Ebola, Middle East respi- Infectious Disease shows that some patients treated with the drug experienced faster recoveries. Oregon State Police (OSP) revealed that a BMW Z3, Gresham, was transported by ratory syndrome (MERS) report a 36-year-old Scap- operated by Samuel Hacker ground ambulance to Adven- and severe acute respiratory Preliminary results, findings were confirmed in the poose man has died in a of Scappoose, was travel- tist Health Tillamook Hospital syndrome (SARS). According released in April, showed that recent preliminary data release crash along Highway 101 at ing northbound when for with serious injuries. to Gilead’s website, “it is not individuals with advanced by Gilead last week – patients Tillamook. unknown reasons veered into Leonnig suffered minor known if remdesivir is safe and lung disease who received the were able to discharge four At approximately 2:09 the southbound lane where it injuries in the crash. effective for the treatment of drug recovered 31% faster to five days sooner with drug p.m. on Sunday May 17, struck a Ford Explorer, oper- Highway 101 was closed COVID-19.” than patients who did not. The therapy.” Oregon State Police troop- ated by Julie Leonnig, 43, of for approximately 3.5 hours Preliminary clinical testing study included 1,063 patients. The allotments received by ers and emergency personnel Tillamook. following the crash. by the National Institute for Differences in the mortality OHA included enough remde- responded to the two-vehicle Hacker sustained fatal Tillamook County Allergy and Infectious Disease rate were not statistically sig- sivir for 80 patients to receive crash on at milepost 63 on injuries and was pronounced Sheriff’s Office, ODOT and, shows that some patients nificant. Full study results have a 10-day treatment course. Highway 101, just north of deceased. Tillamook County Fire and treated with the drug experi- not been published. As of May 16, this is enough the Tillamook Cheese Factory. A passenger in the BMW, Medical assisted OSP in the enced faster recoveries. Providence St. Vincent and to treat all currently hospital- Preliminary investigation Shayna Tacadena, 32, of crash investigation. “The Oregon Health Providence Portland medical ized COVID-19 patients who Authority is committed to centers have been approved for meet eligibility criteria. OHA distributing Oregon’s allot- clinical trials of the drug. More anticipates additional allot- ment of remdesivir to Oregon than 30 patients have been ments in the future, although Crash claims St. Helens man hospitals for the treatment of tested. the amount and timing are not patients with severe CO- “Clinical observation by known. A St. Helens man has According to a release deceased. VID-19 in accordance with providers across the board The drug will be distributed died in a traffic crash in Linn from OSP, the preliminary Specific details of what the FDA’s Emergency Use has been that overall clinical to hospitals immediately upon County. investigation revealed a caused the traffic crash had Authorization,” Oregon Health improvement and in particular notification of an eligible pa- At approximately 1:31 Honda Odyssey, operated not been released at press Authority Chief Medical Of- fever resolution, is sped up tient and under specified terms a.m. Tuesday, May 19, by Forrest Davisson, 77, of time. ficer Dr. Dana Hargunani said. by the drug’s administration,” of the EUA. Oregon State Police (OSP) St. Helens, was northbound Linn County Sheriff’s “Because of the experimental Providence Medical Center in- As of May 16, at 8:30 a.m. troopers and emergency per- when it left the roadway, Office, the Oregon Depart- nature of the drug, shared deci- fectious disease physician there were 56 people hospital- sonnel responded to a single struck a guardrail, and over- ment of Transportation and sion-making between patients Dr. Tobias Pusch said. “It ized with confirmed COVID vehicle crash on Interstate turned. Halsey Fire Department 11-16-11and providers3x2D is paramount,Cuts:Layout has1 varied6/22/12 by the stage3:28 of thePM Page19. Among1 those 25 are being 5 northbound near milepost Davisson sustained fatal assisted OSP at the scene of and informed consent must be treated in an intensive care 11-16-11 3x2D Cuts:Layoutpatients’1 degree6/22/12 of3:28 illnessPM Page at 1 219, near Halsey. injuries and was pronounced the crash. obtained prior to its use.” time of presentation. Those unit.

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