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Opinion: Brandi Kruse and I are feeling discouraged but we’re planning to continue advocating for political change. Will you?

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Opinion: Brandi Kruse and I are feeling discouraged but we’re planning to continue advocating for political change. Will you?

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance reflects on a discouraging week in Washington state politics, echoing ...

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance reflects on a discouraging week in Washington state politics, echoing Brandi Kruse’s frustrations over Democrats’ state income tax victory and local decisions on tr ...

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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C-TRAN: Light rail funding addressed again; changes are coming to C-TRAN board composition

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

C-TRAN: Light rail funding addressed again; changes are coming to C-TRAN board composition

C-TRAN approved new language tied to the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program that shields smaller citie ...

C-TRAN approved new language tied to the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program that shields smaller cities from light rail operating costs while shifting potential financial responsibility toward Vanc ...

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
| by Paul Valencia

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Board authorizes C-TRAN to sign off on Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s SEIS

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Board authorizes C-TRAN to sign off on Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s SEIS

The C-TRAN Board approved the Final SEIS for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, with Camas and Wa ...

The C-TRAN Board approved the Final SEIS for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, with Camas and Washougal opposing the vote over light rail cost concerns. ...

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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C-TRAN Board makes thought-provoking choice for vice chair, voting Wil Fuentes

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026

C-TRAN Board makes thought-provoking choice for vice chair, voting Wil Fuentes

The C-TRAN Board of Directors voted Wil Fuentes as vice chair for 2026, a move questioned by former board ...

The C-TRAN Board of Directors voted Wil Fuentes as vice chair for 2026, a move questioned by former board member Michelle Belkot amid ongoing litigation over her removal. ...

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
| by Paul Valencia

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Update: Belkot’s legal team submits sheriff’s report to its case against Clark County Council

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025

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 alle ...

Michelle Belkot’s legal challenge against the Clark County Council advanced after a sheriff’s report alleging rule violations was accepted into evidence. ...

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
| by Paul Valencia

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Letter: Upcoming meetings will help ‘shape the future’ of Clark County

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, November 14, 2025

Letter: Upcoming meetings will help ‘shape the future’ of Clark County

Margaret Tweet urges residents to participate in several Nov. 18 meetings that will influence C-TRAN boar ...

Margaret Tweet urges residents to participate in several Nov. 18 meetings that will influence C-TRAN board composition, transit funding and Clark County policies. ...

Friday, November 14, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: ‘Remain calm. All is well!’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025

Opinion: ‘Remain calm. All is well!’

Ken Vance critiques the Interstate Bridge replacement project, citing rising costs, years of delays, and ...

Ken Vance critiques the Interstate Bridge replacement project, citing rising costs, years of delays, and unanswered questions while comparing officials’ reassurances to the “all is well” chaos of Anim ...

Thursday, September 25, 2025
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Clark County taxpayers potentially on the hook for light rail O&M costs after C-TRAN board vote

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Clark County taxpayers potentially on the hook for light rail O&M costs after C-TRAN board vote

C-TRAN’s board rejected a motion to restore language barring O&M payments for light rail into Vancouver, ...

C-TRAN’s board rejected a motion to restore language barring O&M payments for light rail into Vancouver, keeping wording that C-TRAN “may participate in funding,” potentially exposing taxpayers to fut ...

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
| by Paul Valencia

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County Council adopts resolution opposing tolling on I-5 and I-205 corridors

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, November 3, 2022

County Council adopts resolution opposing tolling on I-5 and I-205 corridors

The Clark County Council this week voted unanimously to approve a resolution stating the county’s opposit ...

The Clark County Council this week voted unanimously to approve a resolution stating the county’s opposition to tolling on the Interstate-5 and Interstate-205 corridors in the Portland metro area. ...

Thursday, November 3, 2022
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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C-TRAN CEO Shawn Donaghy raises concerns with elements of Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s Modified Locally Preferred Alternative

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Friday, September 23, 2022

C-TRAN CEO Shawn Donaghy raises concerns with elements of Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s Modified Locally Preferred Alternative

Donaghy’s comments at Sept. 13 C-TRAN Board of Directors meeting included a report of ‘breakdowns in comm ...

Donaghy’s comments at Sept. 13 C-TRAN Board of Directors meeting included a report of ‘breakdowns in communication between IBR and partner agencies.’ ...

Friday, September 23, 2022
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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