Wasco County Commissioners approved a mass gathering permit for the 2016 SOAK Festival, otherwise known as Burning Man Portland, on Justesen Ranch property south of Tygh Valley.  No one spoke in opposition to the permit during a hearing, and Commissioner Scott Hege says reports from last year’s festival were positive.  The art festival is scheduled for May 26-30.  An estimated 1,500-to-1,800 people are expected to attend.