Wash Co Chair Kathryn Harrington resigns after middle finger incident

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What happenedWash Co Chair Kathryn Harrington resigns after middle finger incident.

What changedThe left frames it as "Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington resigns". The center frames it as "Wash Co Chair Kathryn Harrington resigns after middle finger incident".

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Still Watching. The left frames it as "Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington resigns". The center frames it as "Wash Co Chair Kathryn Harrington resigns after middle finger incident".

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Sep 21, 10:12 PM: The Oregonian (OregonLive) joined the source map.

Sep 21, 11:23 PM: KOIN6 (Nexstar, Portland OR) joined the source map.

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The Oregonian (OregonLive)2h ago

Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington resigns

After flipping off a commissioner last week, Kathryn Harrington announced her resignation.

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KOIN6 (Nexstar, Portland OR)42m ago

Wash Co Chair Kathryn Harrington resigns after middle finger incident

Washington County Board Chair Kathryn Harrington officially announced her resignation on Monday after taking a step back earlier this week following public scrutiny for raising her middle f...

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