The conflict over the west side of Hayden Island could soon come to a head. The next week could mean the start to a controversial dredging project – or a legal challenge to stop it.
The Port of Portland and Army Corps of Engineers only have until the end of October to do the work, because after that, seasonal fish regulations kick in.
Josh Thomas with the Port of Portland says the dredging is necessary: “Talk to the marine shippers who depend on our marine highways to import or export cargo. This situation would be comparable to a massive sinkhole or pothole on I-5, or I-84. And action has to be taken or there will be consequences.”