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  Opinion: IBR administrator receives generous Christmas gift on his way out the door
  Ken Vance argues that IBR leadership avoided accountability on rising project costs as Administrator Greg Johnson announced his departure without providing updated estimates.
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  Christmas Ships Parade enters final week with six nights of holiday magic remaining
  The Christmas Ships Parade has entered its final week, with six remaining nights of illuminated boats visiting locations along the Columbia and Willamette rivers.
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  County Treasurer addresses penny shortage, encourages customers to pay with exact change
  The Clark County Treasurer’s Office is asking customers who pay with cash to use exact change as a nationwide penny shortage affects the ability to obtain coins.
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  Update: Belkot’s legal team submits sheriff’s report to its case against Clark County Council
  Michelle Belkot’s legal challenge against the Clark County Council advanced after a sheriff’s report alleging rule violations was accepted into evidence.
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  Opinion: ‘If you tolerate lies and dishonesty from the government, you’re guaranteed more’
  Lars Larson criticizes state officials for refusing to disclose updated cost estimates for the Interstate Bridge Replacement project, arguing that a lack of transparency guarantees further government dishonesty.
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  Maneuver to shore up WA’s transportation budget could be reversed
  Washington lawmakers are weighing whether to reverse a planned sales tax transfer to transportation as they confront a looming operating budget shortfall.
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  County regional parks annual parking passes now available for purchase
  Clark County has begun selling 2026 annual parking passes for its regional parks ahead of a $5 daily parking fee that takes effect Jan. 1.