The parking lot at Ilani Casino Resort in La Center was at capacity during the grand opening, Monday April 24, 2017. (Ariane Kunze/The Columbian)Photo Gallery
Excitement over the opening of the Ilani Casino Resort near La Center turned to frustration for many drivers Monday when they found themselves trapped inmiles-long backups on Interstate 5.
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