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Letter: ‘Now we have Engineer Bob telling us the I-5 Bridge needs replacing because it is built on shifting sand with wooden structures’

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Letter: ‘Now we have Engineer Bob telling us the I-5 Bridge needs replacing because it is built on shifting sand with wooden structures’

Amboy resident Thomas Schenk critiques Democrat leadership, tax policies, and the addition of light rail ...

Amboy resident Thomas Schenk critiques Democrat leadership, tax policies, and the addition of light rail to the I-5 Bridge, while urging Republican voters to participate more in midterm elections. ...

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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The I-5 Bridge is vulnerable to collapse, but apparently not that vulnerable

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The I-5 Bridge is vulnerable to collapse, but apparently not that vulnerable

State leaders and Vancouver’s mayor warn about bridge safety, but insist it’s safe enough for daily use a ...

State leaders and Vancouver’s mayor warn about bridge safety, but insist it’s safe enough for daily use as they focus on moving forward with a costly replacement including light rail—despite decades o ...

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
| by Paul Valencia

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Opinion: ‘This is not the best and most efficient use of the taxpayers’ funds’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Opinion: ‘This is not the best and most efficient use of the taxpayers’ funds’

Ken Vance critiques the announced $14.4 billion I-5 Bridge replacement, questioning funding gaps, the ins ...

Ken Vance critiques the announced $14.4 billion I-5 Bridge replacement, questioning funding gaps, the insistence on light rail, unaddressed congestion, and transparency from state officials. ...

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Cost for IBR’s total project ‘most likely’ to be $14.4 billion

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Cost for IBR’s total project ‘most likely’ to be $14.4 billion

Washington’s governor committed to a light rail bridge across the Columbia River, prioritizing the $7.65 ...

Washington’s governor committed to a light rail bridge across the Columbia River, prioritizing the $7.65 billion initial phase while sidestepping the full project’s $14.4 billion price tag. ...

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
| by Paul Valencia

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Opinion: The ballooning cost of the I-5 bridge between Oregon and Washington is unjustified

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Opinion: The ballooning cost of the I-5 bridge between Oregon and Washington is unjustified

Transit agencies saw ridership fall even as population grew, yet the proposed I-5 bridge replacement now ...

Transit agencies saw ridership fall even as population grew, yet the proposed I-5 bridge replacement now comes with a 240% higher price tag than first estimated. ...

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: ‘I-5 Bridge replacement plan does not accomplish the needs of the project’

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, March 16, 2026

Opinion: ‘I-5 Bridge replacement plan does not accomplish the needs of the project’

Transportation architect Kevin Peterson outlines why the current I-5 Bridge proposal falls short on mobil ...

Transportation architect Kevin Peterson outlines why the current I-5 Bridge proposal falls short on mobility, urban design, and transit, and offers alternative solutions including BRT and urban integr ...

Monday, March 16, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Two ways to keep right

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, March 13, 2026

Opinion: Two ways to keep right

Doug Dahl explains how Washington drivers must “keep right” differently depending on whether traffic flow ...

Doug Dahl explains how Washington drivers must “keep right” differently depending on whether traffic flows in one direction or both, plus the exceptions that apply to two-way turn lanes. ...

Friday, March 13, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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C-TRAN board increases salary for CEO Leann Caver

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026

C-TRAN board increases salary for CEO Leann Caver

C-TRAN CEO Leann Caver received a 2.5 percent raise as the board recognized her leadership and celebrated ...

C-TRAN CEO Leann Caver received a 2.5 percent raise as the board recognized her leadership and celebrated rising ridership numbers after years of recovery. ...

Thursday, March 12, 2026
| by Paul Valencia

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Clark County March storm response information and closures

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026

Clark County March storm response information and closures

Clark County Public Works is responding to reports of flooded roads and parks, with closures and safety a ...

Clark County Public Works is responding to reports of flooded roads and parks, with closures and safety advisories in effect as heavy rains impact the region. ...

Thursday, March 12, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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C-TRAN: Light rail funding addressed again; changes are coming to C-TRAN board composition

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

C-TRAN: Light rail funding addressed again; changes are coming to C-TRAN board composition

C-TRAN approved new language tied to the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program that shields smaller citie ...

C-TRAN approved new language tied to the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program that shields smaller cities from light rail operating costs while shifting potential financial responsibility toward Vanc ...

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
| by Paul Valencia

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POLL: Should federal transportation officials delay approval of the Interstate Bridge replacement project until a new review is completed?

⏸️ Yes, the project should be re-evaluated before moving forward
🚧 No, the project should proceed without further delays
📊 Only if significant cost or scope changes are confirmed
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