Wasco County Commission Approves Permit For SOAK Festival

Wasco County Commissioners approved a mass outdoor gathering permit for the SOAK 2015 Burning Man Festival in Portland scheduled this May on Justesen Ranch property in the White River Canyon.  County Commissioner Scott Hege felt those who expressed concerns at the hearing in Tygh Valley got responses to their issues, and he noted fire issues were the biggest concerns of many, with part of the festival involving the burning of some of the art.  Hege said there are a lot of conditions in the permit on that subject, adding if there are high winds they won’t be able to do any burning.  Hege added many in attendance were supportive of the arts festival, with previous events bringing economic benefits to the south part of the county.

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