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Opinion: Legislators demand two auxiliary lanes and challenge light rail plans for I-5 Bridge Replacement

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|Date: Monday, June 15, 2026

Opinion: Legislators demand two auxiliary lanes and challenge light rail plans for I-5 Bridge Replacement

Legislators from both states pressed IBR staff on auxiliary lanes, tolling diversion, and a $7.65 billion ...

Legislators from both states pressed IBR staff on auxiliary lanes, tolling diversion, and a $7.65 billion cost estimate with no clear path to full funding. ...

Monday, June 15, 2026
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Inflation worries drive WA lawmakers to jack up I-5 bridge borrowing plan by $900M

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|Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Inflation worries drive WA lawmakers to jack up I-5 bridge borrowing plan by $900M

Lawmakers in Washington have added $900 million to their borrowing plan for the I-5 bridge replacement, d ...

Lawmakers in Washington have added $900 million to their borrowing plan for the I-5 bridge replacement, drawing opposition from Rep. John Ley. ...

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
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Opinion: The fix is in

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|Date: Friday, March 21, 2025

Opinion: The fix is in

Marvin Case critiques the I-5 bridge replacement plan, favoring a third bridge and questioning costly lig ...

Marvin Case critiques the I-5 bridge replacement plan, favoring a third bridge and questioning costly light rail. ...

Friday, March 21, 2025
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Letter: IBR’s billion dollar risk, another Abernethy Bridge financial disaster?

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|Date: Monday, March 17, 2025

Letter: IBR’s billion dollar risk, another Abernethy Bridge financial disaster?

Bob Ortblad raises concerns over the IBR project’s feasibility, comparing its costs to the Abernethy Brid ...

Bob Ortblad raises concerns over the IBR project’s feasibility, comparing its costs to the Abernethy Bridge overruns and pointing to a hidden geotechnical risk. ...

Monday, March 17, 2025
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Letter: The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program is hiding its ‘Geotechnical Data Report’

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|Date: Monday, November 25, 2024

Letter: The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program is hiding its ‘Geotechnical Data Report’

Bob Ortblad critiques the IBR program for hiding a crucial geotechnical report. ...

Bob Ortblad critiques the IBR program for hiding a crucial geotechnical report. ...

Monday, November 25, 2024
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Letter: “I’m not convinced’ immersed tunnel won’t work

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|Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Letter: “I’m not convinced’ immersed tunnel won’t work

Hayden Island resident Sam Churchill argues against IBR program claims, supporting the immersed tunnel op ...

Hayden Island resident Sam Churchill argues against IBR program claims, supporting the immersed tunnel option for the Columbia River bridge. ...

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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Letter: ‘Families first. Lower taxes. No tolls’

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|Date: Friday, August 2, 2024

Letter: ‘Families first. Lower taxes. No tolls’

Chuck Keplar, candidate for Clark County District 3, outlines his platform focused on families, lower tax ...

Chuck Keplar, candidate for Clark County District 3, outlines his platform focused on families, lower taxes, and no tolls. ...

Friday, August 2, 2024
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