Should Central Oregon reopen before the rest of the state?

Asked by KTVZ

740 Votes

Should Central Oregon reopen before the rest of the state?

60%

Yes, because: Yes, because:

40%

No, stay on pace. No, stay on pace.

60%

Yes, because:

Central Oregon's cases are not growing as exponentially as other parts Oregon. We also have more recovered cases and our hospital is not nearly full. People should be able to as... Show More

Central Oregon's cases are not growing as exponentially as other parts Oregon. We also have more recovered cases and our hospital is not nearly full. People should be able to assume their own risk and go back to work. Show Less

10 Comments

Christena

Look at the stats. We are showing that it's reasonably safe to do so. Use caution where needed but don't be paranoid.

Pam W

Oregon rural areas are much safer than the bigger cities. The areas with little cases should be allowed to open slowly.

Dave Voiles

The local and national economy may not recover as it is. This flu is not dangerous for most people. Do you want to make a living and have a future for your children, or hide in fear?

Crystal Anderson

I think opening it in sectors based on demand/Industry is important. Allowing more space in between customers. More cleaning. More open doors, windows and air flow.

Brad Livsey

OH YEAH!! Reopen CO first and watch the Valleyites swarm over the mountain to sneeze and cough on us all, and spread the potent Vallyitus virus. You know?...It's the sneezin' pollen season everywhere!

Bill Boyles

Cases in Oregon have been dropping for the last two weeks. Oregon must open up businesses and get the economy back to normal as soon as possible

Felix Pressler

The numbers reflect that people have been following all the advice; however the reopening should be gradual & people should continue following the advised practices.

Robert Baker

Because there's no cases in jefferson or crook county. It's time to start opening things back up responsibly!

Tom Hamper

All of eastern Oregon and rural areas should open. This is killing to many small towns unnecessarily

Pam Mefford

As long as CO residents act in moderation, relaxing constraints should be considered.

40%

No, stay on pace.

Oregonians need to stay TOGETHER in their COVID-19 response and efforts. It's already hard enough to keep people on the same page.

Oregonians need to stay TOGETHER in their COVID-19 response and efforts. It's already hard enough to keep people on the same page. Show Less

8 Comments

Michele Hammer

If we open for business before the rest of the state then we will have an influx of people coming from larger urban areas increasing the threat of infection

Latterdaysaint

No too many cases

sharder8

NO! Too many new cases and too many total cases! Counties with 5 or less total cases should be the first to re-open. After that, work the way up to the counties with more population and with more.

Kevin Crabtree

What Cases There are hardly any Educate Yourself

Lynn Huntley

You open up now, everyone from the other side of the state will be over here with their bugs. And they will be more than happy to share them.

Tracy Thompson

Absolutely not! Money can be replaced but people can not. If you are willing to loose your life, a family member, neighbors or friends by all means go mingle with all the travelers who will folk here.

k san

Are ya'll nuts? Of course not. We in CO haven't had a bad experience with Covid and no deaths only because we have been careful and social distancing. That can all be erased if we open too soon.

Kathy Frazier

I agree that if you open early, the rest of the state will head this way. We need to stay the course so we don't backslide and have to start over.

Gloria Watt

Disabled & elderly, husband & I would like to continue to LIVE in our Central Oregon slice of heaven. The tourism small business we've built is now destroyed. Still, people's lives are more important!

Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

Asked by KTVZ

876 Votes

Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

11%

YES YES

89%

NO NO

11%

YES

2 Comments

Lee Daggett

There humans too

Brad Hunter

Because they are steam rolling the homeless

89%

NO

18 Comments

Kayla Sulak

These people have had MONTHS of notice. Nobody ever told them it's acceptable to post up long-term there, so they shouldn't have planted their belongings out there if they have no way to move it. This sets a bad precedent if they're allowed to stay.

Richard Williams

I can no longer use this area of public land for fear of walking into a homeless camp or being attacked by their "pets". This land is for all of us to use, not just the homeless.

Joanna Lee

Safety should be the biggest concern here. If these people are homeless, they can travel to another area to reside. Forest service doesn't always implement preventative measures. So this being one of the times they do. Its important to make sure it happens. Before there is anymore devastating fires.

Shane Murray

The homeless have trashed the forest out there. It makes me sick

Greg Deadbolt Leach

Time to move these people to the Attorneys and Judges front lawns!!!

Karen Thrower

The China Hat area has been badly damaged and disrespected by campers.

Jeannie H.

How is this their "home"? Have they paid property tax like the rest of us? How is this state even justifying this?!?!

Nancy

They’ve had plenty of time to move. Why can the homeless trash/burn our beautiful forest? Tax paying citizens are only allowed to camp for 14 days! What about the homeowners rights near China Hat, they need to feel safe in their own community! This has gone on way too long and I’m surprised!

Lynn Marie Leehmann

If you look at the Federal Regulations for camping on Federal land it states only 14 days. These people have over stated their welcome, they need to go and they have known about this for at least six months.

Brad Aimone

It is ironic the Bend Equity Group has filed a lawsuit to block the closure. Where is the indignation for the horrible environmental damage done by these campers who’ve violated the USFS long standing limit of a 14 day stay in a primitive camp site?

Nancy Roquero

This has gone on too long. The forests near Woodside community and other neighborhoods need fire protection and protection from the homeless with guns and vicious dogs and the garbage left behind. The homeless have had plenty of notice.

Lisa York

the USFS has been planning this burn since Oct 2019... more than enough time for the homeless/advocacy groups to come up with a plan to move...

Debbie Boyd

This has been going on for way too long & it is ridiculous to postpone as they have known this needs to be done. The forest needs to be protected & these do gooders are too late to the game & so much time & money spent on homeless with ZERO results. We need DOGE. for Oregon!

pamcuny

I worry every year WHO is in the woods starting fires, whether deliberate or unintentional consequences…

Tammy Salka

The homeless are not residents, they are squatters!

Jeff Sanders

I live near China Hat and used to love going out the with my dog. Once weapons started be pulled on people that stopped. I want my forest back. Good riddance to the whole lot. Don't ever come back.

Latterdaysaint

There needs to be more homeless shelters in the city!

Kim Kahl

The danger of fire starting in this area is incredibly high and impacts large subdivisions. It is mandatory to close this area for the safety of all. This should not be a place for camping to be allowed as it has been.

Are you concerned about the findings of the DA's investigation into Sheriff Van Der Kamp?

Asked by KTVZ

854 Votes

Are you concerned about the findings of the DA's investigation into Sheriff Van Der Kamp?

78%

Yes Yes

22%

No No

78%

Yes

9 Comments

Timothy MacGillivray

He should be FIRED immediately as he is the individual in charge of the entire department. He must set the standard of honesty and integrity for both staff and the Public. What type of leader is this? Why is this even being questioned? He faced charges in La Mesa, California as well!

steven

I just heard the recording. He lied about lying. Gotta go.

David Kline

Sad to see this happen.

Susan Kate Mayer

Good job DA! Glad someone is doing their job

Ceiling Cat9001

Recall him.

Michael Hickey

Why is he still in this position, come on Deschutes Co. This is pathetic.

Laura Wattenbarger

How can he be trusted to be truthful in anything if he lied about even just this one thing? A man in his position shouldn't be lying about anything at all and the fact that he did makes him untrustworthy 100%.

Anne King

If he can't be honest about such a basic thing as his education, he can't be trusted with Deschutes County's safety! What else has he lied about? He should resign!

SunnySunshinestein

He needs to resign.

22%

No

1 Comment

Steven Huillet

Just more Liberal attacks on Conservative. This is what they do because they lost the elections. Poor losers!

KTVZ

Should Central Oregon reopen before the rest of the state?

60% Yes, because: Yes, because:

40% No, stay on pace. No, stay on pace.

60% Yes, because:

40% No, stay on pace.

Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

11% YES YES

89% NO NO

11% YES

89% NO

Are you concerned about the findings of the DA's investigation into Sheriff Van Der Kamp?

78% Yes Yes

22% No No

78% Yes

22% No

60%

Yes, because: Yes, because:

40%

No, stay on pace. No, stay on pace.

60%

Yes, because:

40%

No, stay on pace.

11%

YES YES

89%

NO NO

11%

YES

89%

NO

78%

Yes Yes

22%

No No

78%

Yes

22%

No