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April 04, 2026

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I-5 Bridge

Opinion: What is the cost of a bridge?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, April 3, 2026

Opinion: What is the cost of a bridge?

John Ley argues the I-5 Bridge replacement’s soaring cost stems from costly extras like light rail, notin ...

John Ley argues the I-5 Bridge replacement’s soaring cost stems from costly extras like light rail, noting other states deliver larger, toll-free bridges for much less. ...

Friday, April 3, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Letter: Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle makes several serious and incorrect engineering statements

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Letter: Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle makes several serious and incorrect engineering statements

Bob Ortblad critiques engineering claims by Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, highlighting cost and saf ...

Bob Ortblad critiques engineering claims by Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, highlighting cost and safety advantages of an immersed tunnel for the I-5 crossing. ...

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: ‘Just because they got away with it doesn’t mean they weren’t wrong’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Opinion: ‘Just because they got away with it doesn’t mean they weren’t wrong’

A Skamania County deputy's report found violations of county rules and the Open Public Meetings Act, but ...

A Skamania County deputy's report found violations of county rules and the Open Public Meetings Act, but no prosecutor acted on the findings. ...

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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POLL: After hearing state leaders describe the I-5 Bridge as vulnerable in an earthquake, what is your reaction?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

POLL: After hearing state leaders describe the I-5 Bridge as vulnerable in an earthquake, what is your reaction?

State and local leaders describe the I-5 Bridge as structurally at risk but recommend drivers continue cr ...

State and local leaders describe the I-5 Bridge as structurally at risk but recommend drivers continue crossing it while complex replacement plans unfold. ...

Thursday, March 19, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Historical state income tax and another massive operating budget highlight the end of the 2026 legislative session

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Opinion: Historical state income tax and another massive operating budget highlight the end of the 2026 legislative session

Rep. John Ley details the passage of a state income tax, an expanding $80 billion budget, and new Clark C ...

Rep. John Ley details the passage of a state income tax, an expanding $80 billion budget, and new Clark County infrastructure funding following the 2026 legislative session. ...

Thursday, March 19, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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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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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: Interstate Bridge replacement – the forever project

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, February 20, 2026

Opinion: Interstate Bridge replacement – the forever project

Joe Cortright argues the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project could bring tolling and traffic disruption ...

Joe Cortright argues the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project could bring tolling and traffic disruptions on I-5 through the mid-2040s. ...

Friday, February 20, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Rep. John Ley’s new bill calls for an independent audit of Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, January 26, 2026

Rep. John Ley’s new bill calls for an independent audit of Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project

Rep. John Ley introduced legislation requiring an independent audit of the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacemen ...

Rep. John Ley introduced legislation requiring an independent audit of the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project to review costs, management, and oversight. ...

Monday, January 26, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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