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Severe weather causes huge impact at Beaverton Night Market [Video]

BEAVERTON, Ore. (KOIN) — A number of outdoor events were washed out and cancelled Saturday when severe weather rolled through the Willamette Valley. Portland Parks and Rec shut down all their outdoor events, including concerts and entertainment.

But the small businesses counting on sales at the Beaverton Night Market are now suffering the financial damage from the rain, wind and lightning that forced the 10th annual event to close just as it opened.

“It’s certainly a huge impact,” said Kyikyi, the owner of Himalyan Dumplings.

Oscar Aguilera, another small business owner, chalked it up to “Mother Nature. What can you do, right? Safety first.”

Beaverton City Manager Jenny Haruyama agreed. “It’s so unfortunate because this is such a revered event.”

Severe weather rolls through Willamette Valley

All the vendors are left with the financial impact of hundreds to thousands of dollars in cost and lost profits. The city of Beaverton said it’s not likely they will be able to reschedule the event but they …

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