Oregonian

Bright lights, big new Oaks Park ride draw critics worried about birds, glare

Oaks Park wants to let its light shine with a new thrill ride offering a sweeping view at the top of the Willamette River on one side and the city center’s only wildlife refuge on the other. The ...
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City gives go-ahead to Oaks Amusement Park ride met with backlash from bird advocates

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The City of Portland has rejected an attempt to block a new “drop tower” at Oaks Amusement Park. Portland hearings officer David Doughman struck down the appeal from the Bird ...
Oregonian

City denies environmentalists’ appeal, greenlights new Oaks Park ride and lights

Oaks Amusement Park has received the go-ahead from the city of Portland to move forward with building a new 135.5-foot-high drop tower ride — including the spotlights to go with it that wildlife ...
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Plans for new drop tower ride at Oaks Amusement Park spark debate over impact on habitat

Woodburn police said the crash happened at Butteville Road NE and Lebrun Road NE. NOAA spots first gray whale mother and calf migrating north off Washington coast Signs of improvement may be emerging ...
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Love the Zoom Coaster? Oaks Park is auctioning off its original roller coaster tub

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Life is like a roller coaster; it has its ups and downs. Well, now you can own a roller coaster tub and a piece of Portland history to help you along the ride. Oaks Park in ...