Barges Ground Near Government Island
(Portland, OR) -- No injuries are reported after two barges owned by Shaver Transportation grounded near Government Island Tuesday morning. Shaver said they were having a problem with one of the barges and it was beached on purpose. Bilge pumps were seen pumping water out of one barge. Shaver says the barge is carrying wheat and there's no risk of a spill and no injuries were reported.



