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  Opinion: ‘The IBR team has been lying to us and thanks to a veteran Oregon journalist, we have the smoking gun’
  Ken Vance argues newly obtained documents show Interstate Bridge Replacement staff withheld updated cost estimates from lawmakers and the public.
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  Former legislator and County Chair Eileen Quiring O’Brien announces candidacy for Clark County auditor
  Former Clark County Chair Eileen Quiring O’Brien has announced her candidacy for county auditor following Greg Kimsey’s decision not to seek re-election.
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  Vancouver Police investigate traffic collision
  Vancouver Police are investigating a motorcycle and vehicle collision that left the rider with life-threatening injuries.
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  WA Democrats push for mid-decade redraw of congressional maps
  Washington Democrats have introduced a constitutional amendment that would allow congressional redistricting outside the normal post-census cycle, drawing sharp partisan debate.
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  Oregon Gov. Kotek calls for repeal of transportation funding package she championed
  Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is urging lawmakers to repeal a transportation funding package she previously supported after a referendum effort halted key tax increases.
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  Opinion: State CO2 report shows 86% of Washington’s claimed climate benefits are probably fake
  Todd Myers argues a state climate report significantly overstates emissions reductions and raises concerns about data accuracy and accountability in Washington’s climate spending.
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  OnPoint Community Credit Union expands to Ridgefield
  OnPoint Community Credit Union announced a new Ridgefield branch opening Jan. 12, expanding its Clark County presence and supporting local nonprofits.