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June 12, 2026

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Opinion: IBR program’s $13-17 billion fraud and mismanagement, perpetuated by Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek

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|Date: Monday, June 8, 2026

Opinion: IBR program’s $13-17 billion fraud and mismanagement, perpetuated by Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek

Gary Clark argues IBR hid a $17B cost estimate from lawmakers while spending up to $280M with no public b ...

Gary Clark argues IBR hid a $17B cost estimate from lawmakers while spending up to $280M with no public benefit. ...

Monday, June 8, 2026
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Opinion: The IBR shell game for TriMet at Ruby Junction

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|Date: Monday, June 8, 2026

Opinion: The IBR shell game for TriMet at Ruby Junction

IBR allocates $320M for a TriMet maintenance facility 20 miles from the actual bridge project. ...

IBR allocates $320M for a TriMet maintenance facility 20 miles from the actual bridge project. ...

Monday, June 8, 2026
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Washington and Oregon transportation commissions discuss tolling options

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|Date: Monday, June 8, 2026

Washington and Oregon transportation commissions discuss tolling options

I-5 tolls could range from $1.55 to $4.70 depending on the plan, with final rates set in late 2027. ...

I-5 tolls could range from $1.55 to $4.70 depending on the plan, with final rates set in late 2027. ...

Monday, June 8, 2026
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Opinion: Comparing destruction vs refurbishment of the Interstate Bridges

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|Date: Monday, June 1, 2026

Opinion: Comparing destruction vs refurbishment of the Interstate Bridges

Rep. John Ley argues $390M earmarked for bridge demolition could fund a seismic retrofit and new express ...

Rep. John Ley argues $390M earmarked for bridge demolition could fund a seismic retrofit and new express span instead. ...

Monday, June 1, 2026
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Opinion: Investment grade forecasts actually over-estimate future traffic

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Opinion: Investment grade forecasts actually over-estimate future traffic

Investment grade forecasts for SR 520 and Tacoma Narrows both overshot actual traffic — not the reverse. ...

Investment grade forecasts for SR 520 and Tacoma Narrows both overshot actual traffic — not the reverse. ...

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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Opinion: I-5 Bridge replacement project – Tolls will cause massive traffic diversion to I-205

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|Date: Friday, May 22, 2026

Opinion: I-5 Bridge replacement project – Tolls will cause massive traffic diversion to I-205

Stantec's investment-grade study projects I-5 traffic dropping from 127,000 to 77,000 vehicles per day on ...

Stantec's investment-grade study projects I-5 traffic dropping from 127,000 to 77,000 vehicles per day once tolls begin. ...

Friday, May 22, 2026
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Letter: ‘IBR I-5 Bridge space allocation grossly unfair’

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|Date: Monday, May 11, 2026

Letter: ‘IBR I-5 Bridge space allocation grossly unfair’

Camas resident Douglas Tweet argues IBR allocates half the bridge to modes used by just 2.3% of travelers ...

Camas resident Douglas Tweet argues IBR allocates half the bridge to modes used by just 2.3% of travelers. ...

Monday, May 11, 2026
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Opinion: Greg Johnson’s $2 million contract delivered a huge mess

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|Date: Friday, May 8, 2026

Opinion: Greg Johnson’s $2 million contract delivered a huge mess

Johnson's $1.9M pay coincided with IBR costs tripling and construction timeline doubling to 20 years. ...

Johnson's $1.9M pay coincided with IBR costs tripling and construction timeline doubling to 20 years. ...

Friday, May 8, 2026
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Opinion: DOT secretary and Maryland governor fire Key Bridge contractor

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|Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026

Opinion: DOT secretary and Maryland governor fire Key Bridge contractor

Maryland fired their bridge contractor over cost concerns while IBR balloons to $18 billion for a shorter ...

Maryland fired their bridge contractor over cost concerns while IBR balloons to $18 billion for a shorter span. ...

Thursday, April 30, 2026
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Opinion: Eight reasons the Interstate Bridge project shouldn’t – and can’t legally – move forward

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|Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Opinion: Eight reasons the Interstate Bridge project shouldn’t – and can’t legally – move forward

City Observatory analyst identifies eight legal violations in the $15.5 billion Interstate Bridge project ...

City Observatory analyst identifies eight legal violations in the $15.5 billion Interstate Bridge project. ...

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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