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C-TRAN board asks IBR to bring light rail to Library Square, with no protection for taxpayers

Paul Valencia — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:16:37 +0000

C-TRAN's board rejected 7-2 an amendment shielding taxpayers from extra costs tied to a light rail extension that could approach $1 billion.

The Study of Sports Podcast April 23, 2026: We discuss WIAA amendments and how they will affect schools in Southwest Washington, 2A GSHL football schedule, Mariners, and … Prince?

Paul Valencia — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:52:25 +0000

Sports administrators discuss WIAA amendment that could affect Fort Vancouver and other area schools' classifications.

Our Community Salutes recognizes future military service members with special night

Paul Valencia — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:16:33 +0000

Dozens of Southwest Washington and Oregon recruits were honored at Skyview High School's 15th annual ceremony.

Clark County Council votes 4-1 to place Glen Yung on the C-TRAN Board of Directors

Paul Valencia — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:43:56 +0000

Glen Yung joins C-TRAN board after heated public comment and Belkot's "organized crime" accusation.

IBR briefs C-TRAN with new numbers, including the rise in projected toll funding

Paul Valencia — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:53:17 +0000

IBR officials increase projected toll funding from $1.25 billion to $1.5 billion for bridge replacement project.

Vancouver City Council approves resolution asking IBR to extend light rail to Library Square

Paul Valencia — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:08:46 +0000

Council wants light rail extended beyond waterfront to connect with C-TRAN at Library Square station.

Vancouver mayor counters IBR’s proposal for the only light rail stop to be at the waterfront

Paul Valencia — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:17:42 +0000

Vancouver's mayor wants light rail extended beyond the waterfront to connect with C-TRAN buses at Library Square.

Clark County Sheriff shares his concerns with Washington’s new sheriff’s law

Paul Valencia — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:41:30 +0000

Sheriff John Horch criticizes a new state law allowing a commission to remove elected sheriffs through decertification, arguing it undermines voter authority.

Project 42: It is an income tax, not a millionaire’s tax

Paul Valencia — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:49:34 +0000

Project 42 co-founder Dann Mead Smith urged Clark County residents to organize against the new income tax law, emphasizing it can be expanded to reach more than just millionaires.

State Representatives McClintock and Ley answer questions at town hall in Battle Ground

Paul Valencia — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:10:41 +0000

Residents voiced rising concerns about property taxes, school funding debates, the impact of new income tax legislation, and major costs tied to the Interstate Bridge plan.