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Committee advances resolution marking Multnomah Falls Lodge centennial after owners, managers and conservation group testify
Summary
The Senate Rules Committee voted to advance SCR 21, which commemorates the 100th anniversary of Multnomah Falls Lodge. Testimony highlighted the lodge’s history, its management by concessionaire Multnomah Falls Company, and the role of the U.S. Forest Service and local partners in preserving the site.
The Senate Rules Committee voted to send Senate Concurrent Resolution 21 to the Senate floor with a “be adopted” recommendation after testimony from the lodge’s concessionaire, state lawmakers and conservation advocates.
Senator Daniel Bonham, sponsor for SCR 21, described the lodge’s significance in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and said the resolution marks the 100th anniversary of the historic Multnomah Falls Lodge. “Taking into consideration the 2.5 plus million people — Chris might tell you it’s 3 now — this 620‑foot waterfall … will take you all around this beautiful scenic area,” Bonham told the committee.
Why it matters: Multnomah Falls and its historic…
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