Do you think Oregon is ready to go without masks?

Asked by KTVZ

2,301 Votes

Do you think Oregon is ready to go without masks?

74%

Yes, they need to be gone! Yes, they need to be gone!

26%

No, we need to reach our goal! No, we need to reach our goal!

74%

Yes, they need to be gone!

If you're already vaccinated, you shouldn't need to wear a mask. We are protected, they are elongating this!

If you're already vaccinated, you shouldn't need to wear a mask. We are protected, they are elongating this! Show Less

14 Comments

Ross Kranz

Follow the science turned into follow the political science.

Endofthe Intermediary

I'm vaccinated...the CDC and Pres Biden lifted mask mandate for vaccinated ppl 2 months ago...and the Gov in Salem said she would follow CDC guidance then went back on her word. IF YOU ARE VACCINATED YOU DO NOT NEED A Fing MASK!

Kristina Biederman

It's time to move beyond fear and resume living. Those whom desired to be vaccinated are, and those who declined are often the ones who would have taken masks off long ago. It's time to breathe fresh air, hug our loved ones, and experience genuine smiles and facial expressions once again.

Scott Albert

Useless!!!

Judy Ostrom-Dixon

yep...done caring about dumb people...get vaccinated or reap what you sow!

Christena

Never needed them for healthy people to start.

Sandy Storrie

It is a false sense of security and people toss them on the ground

Rick Allen

TOTALLY, ABSOLUTELY, 102% sure!!!!!!!!

Teresa Parsons

Many have already been going maskless for weeks now.

Tarasem

M'eh. Whatever, I haven't been wearing one for a few weeks now. Wear them or not, I don't care.

Sussie Due

My sister was forced to wear one at work. She now has high blood pressure and breathing issues. NO she did NOT gain weight. This was confirmed by her Doctor to be due to having to wear a mask for upwards of 16 hours a day. I dont know if the damage can be undone but here is hoping she can recover.

Judy Ostrom-Dixon

surprised all nurses and doctors are not having these issues!

Dave Owens

Masks did not stop spread.

Robert Northrup

Unless you have a cough or sneezing the masks are useless. A study by a CA university said they were useless and could even cause premature death.

Latterdaysaint

They should have been gone along time ago, Texas ended the mask mandate and they haven't had a single infection

26%

No, we need to reach our goal!

I feel we need to reach our goal of 70% before we can fully take our masks off.

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5 Comments

Sue Venus Hulse

It's a small thing to keep us all safe a little while longer

Foster Fell

I am still masking and social distancing, because the virus that causes Covid-19 "needs to be gone." The new more transmissible and more deadly Delta variant will soon be the predominant virus; masking sends a signal that there are many of us still susceptible to getting sick,

Sheri Clarke

Because there are still people who don't think there was enough research!

Susan Brock

Just too soon. Better safe than sorry. What about the stronger one coming?

Diane Springstead Cole

I am afraid for our children in Deschutes County. They can't get the vaccine yet. I pray the new variant strain doesn't hit us. If so, we're going to see many more deaths.

Do you think safe parking spots are a good way to combat the homelessness?

Asked by KTVZ

67 Votes

Do you think safe parking spots are a good way to combat the homelessness?

33%

YES YES

67%

NO NO

33%

YES

2 Comments

Charles Hemingway

Safe parking programs have a proven track record of successfully taking people from being homeless into having a place of their own. Safe parking programs cut down on costs to cities for ambulance calls, police calls, visits to emergency rooms and mental health crises that costs taxpayers money.

Duane Wyman

Perhaps? Hiding the un-housed in various random locations doesn't solve much. This is just another band-aid solution! Seems just the latest adaptation of "kicking the can down the road"...?

67%

NO

2 Comments

Latterdaysaint

Instead of a hand out, give a hand up

Kellie Beck Fletcher

Stop increasing rent 2026 passed 9.5 percent rent increase will push more people into being homeless .. where is the cap we are already paying ridiculous prices for rent how can anyone save for a home. Not sure why you people can’t figure this out You’re pushing Oregonians out.

Do you support the rule changes aimed at reducing light pollution in Central Oregon?

Asked by KTVZ

94 Votes

Do you support the rule changes aimed at reducing light pollution in Central Oregon?

68%

Yes Yes

32%

No No

68%

Yes

4 Comments

Jane CommunityMember

People should not have to put up with annoying intrusive lights that inconsiderate neighbors install

Chris Hill

Board Member of DarkSky Oregon who worked on this with Deschutes County. Currently working to update the 24 year old City of Bend lighting ordinance.

Thomas Orr

I like seeing stars at night. and birds migration is important.

Katherine GoldenEagle

We live across the street from a duplex that has one of those motion sensor lights on the garage. It's soooo bright it lights up my bedroom and my son's and our living room. Thats just ridiclous

32%

No

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KTVZ

Do you think Oregon is ready to go without masks?

74% Yes, they need to be gone! Yes, they need to be gone!

26% No, we need to reach our goal! No, we need to reach our goal!

74% Yes, they need to be gone!

26% No, we need to reach our goal!

Do you think safe parking spots are a good way to combat the homelessness?

33% YES YES

67% NO NO

33% YES

67% NO

Do you support the rule changes aimed at reducing light pollution in Central Oregon?

68% Yes Yes

32% No No

68% Yes

32% No

74%

Yes, they need to be gone! Yes, they need to be gone!

26%

No, we need to reach our goal! No, we need to reach our goal!

74%

Yes, they need to be gone!

26%

No, we need to reach our goal!

33%

YES YES

67%

NO NO

33%

YES

67%

NO

68%

Yes Yes

32%

No No

68%

Yes

32%

No