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Weekday Wrap: Gorge hiking trails reopened, Evergreen Schools may have misused funds and new Hillsboro water rates
In other news: 6th graders pulled from Outdoor School over non-binary counselors, snow is forecast for Lane County and more.

Eagle Creek Recreation Area closes again
The US Forest Service just closed the Eagle Creek recreation area and trail because of the heavy rains this week.
Measure 108: Oregonians decide whether to tax e-cigarettes and increase other tobacco taxes
Measure 108 would impose a new tax on e-cigarettes and add $2 to the price of a pack of cigarettes.

360 Video: 1 Year After The Eagle Creek Fire, See How Much Has Changed
The Eagle Creek Fire burned nearly 47,000 acres on both sides of the Columbia River. In this 360 video, see how the fire changed the forest and its popular hiking trails.

You Thought The Eagle Creek Fire Was Out? Think Again.
You probably thought the Eagle Creek Fire in the Columbia River Gorge had died out — but no. A small hot spot flared up early Tuesday morning.

Several More Lakes, Trails Reopen After Eagle Creek Fire
Several trails and lakes have reopened to the public — including Starvation Creek State Park, Mount Defiance trail and Warren Lake — but officials encourage caution.

Some Trails Closed By Eagle Creek Fire To Reopen This Summer
The trail to Benson Bridge at Multnomah Falls will be the first to reopen early this summer. Several more will reopen later this summer. But officials advised caution will still be necessary.

Eagle Creek Fire 100 Percent Contained
Incident commanders say they are now comfortable that the fire will not grow outside of its existing perimeter.

Multnomah Falls Lodge Reopens For 1st Time Since Eagle Creek Fire
The Historic Multnomah Falls Lodge opened its doors to visitors for the first time since the Eagle Creek Fire prompted its closure in September — peak visitor season.

Oregon Governor Says Gorge Economic Recovery Will Take Months
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said she thinks it'll take several months for businesses in the Columbia River Gorge to recover from the Eagle Creek Fire.