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PHOTOS: Timber industry and supporters protest at Oregon Capitol

Protesters flooded the capitol Thursday in opposition of House Bill 2020. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter)

Trucks parked at the Oregon State Fairgrounds early Thursday before heading to the state Capitol. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter)

(Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter)

Many protesters carried American flags, waving them on the overcast, drizzling morning. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter)

A man looks at the photo he’s just taken on his phone during a protest at the state capital Thursday morning. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter)

Tractors drove through the streets Thursday as part of a convoy protesting HB 2020. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter)

(Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter)

A man carries a sign referencing the 11 Senate Republicans that fled the state last week (Saphara Harrell/ Salem Reporter)

Hundreds of people gathered in front of the State Capitol Building’s step Thursday morning to rally in protest of HB 2020 (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter)

(Saphara Harrell/ Salem Reporter)

Trucks parked at the Oregon State Fairgrounds early Thursday before heading to the state Capitol. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter)

(Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter)

(Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter)

People held signs and cheered as log truck drove by, honking their horns. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter)

This story is developing and will be updated.

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