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President Joe Biden discusses runways and bridges in Portland pit stop
Biden was joined by Gov. Kate Brown and members of Oregon's congressional delegation in an appearance at Portland's airport. It was his first visit to the state as president.

Who gets to decide the color of the lights on Portland’s Morrison Bridge?
For decades, Portland’s bridges tended to be stately edifices. But in 1987, a couple of electrical unions decided it might look nice to illuminate the Morrison Bridge for Christmas. Carols were sung, and flood lights with color filters were switched on.
Cutting costs could mean fewer lanes on new Burnside Bridge
A task for working to replace the Burnside Bridge has recommended changes that would save $200 million.

Inflation plagues effort to earthquake-proof Burnside Bridge in Portland
Portland's downtown bridges aren't expected to survive a Cascadia subduction zone earthquake. So Multnomah County wants to tear down and rebuild the Burnside Bridge so it's earthquake-proof. But inflation has pushed the price tag up to $1 billion.

Clark County leaders object to prospect of tolls on I-5 bridge replacement
Clark County has signaled its support of a project to build a new Interstate 5 bridge crossing the Columbia River but its council added some conditions, asking for no tolls to be placed on the bridge or options for mass transit. The county has little jurisdiction but the move could be a sign of tensions that may lie ahead.

$5.3B Transportation Bill Heads To Oregon Governor
A $5.3 billion transportation bill aimed at improving Oregon's roads, bridges and transit wins final approval in Legislature.