Rally underway as Oregon House GOP joins Senate walkout
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Halfway through the legislative session in Salem, another walkout is underway.
Oregon Senate Republicans walked out over the cap-and-trade bill on Monday, bringing a halt to any legislative work. On Tuesday, House GOP members joined their Senate counterparts. Calling it a “taxpayer-funded vacation,” Governor Kate Brown said this walkout is “substantially more disappointing” than the previous GOP work stoppages.
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Road reopens after head-on crash, 2 drivers injured
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two drivers were injured in a head-on crash in Beaverton, according to police.
The crash occurred around 7 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Police were on the scene along with Oregon Department of Transportation and Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue. All lanes were closed in both directions on SW Canyon Road at Southwest Copel Street after the crash, but have since reopened.
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Portlanders celebrate Mardi Gras with annual parade
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s that time of year — Mardi Gras has arrived!
Portlanders are celebrating the holiday also known as Fat Tuesday with the annual Mardi Gras Parade on North Mississippi Avenue. The family-friendly parade starts at 7 p.m.!
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