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Regional Transportation Council passes resolution asking IBR to extend light rail to Library Square

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:06:36 +0000

RTC voted 12-2 against Mayor McEnerny-Ogle's push to lock light rail to Library Square into writing.

Opinion: ‘A more responsible approach must be sought’

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 29 May 2026 23:02:14 +0000

Ken Vance argues a $10 billion funding gap makes the phased I-5 Bridge approach fiscally reckless, not responsible.

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

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 08 May 2026 14:12:27 +0000

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

Washougal mourns loss of former Mayor and Current Council Member Molly Coston

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:38:40 +0000

Washougal announced the passing of longtime public servant Molly Coston, whose leadership and community involvement shaped the city for nearly two decades.

Opinion: A viable alternative that reduces traffic congestion

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:57:49 +0000

Rep. John Ley highlights transportation architect Kevin Peterson’s proposal for an affordable, high-clearance express bridge designed to ease congestion and improve river crossings in Southwest Washington.

Rep. John Ley meets with the DOT secretary to discuss transportation concerns in Southwest Washington

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 01:05:04 +0000

Rep. John Ley met with DOT Secretary Julie Meredith in Vancouver to discuss Southwest Washington transportation issues, from bridges to ferries and funding.

Ridgefield City Council appoints Matt Cole mayor, Judy Chipman mayor pro tempore

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:11:40 +0000

Matt Cole has been appointed Ridgefield’s mayor, with Judy Chipman as mayor pro tem.

Hood River bridge cost explodes 215 percent

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:10:36 +0000

The Hood River Bridge replacement project sees a 215% cost increase, prompting questions about other major projects like the Interstate Bridge.

$400 million Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement highlights problems with I-5 Bridge project

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 23:00:02 +0000

Interstate Bridge replacement proposal compares poorly with Baltimore and other projects.

IBR releases new bridge visualizations as program gets pushback at two meetings

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:51:24 +0000

At Tuesday’s Interstate Bridge Replacement Program meeting of the Executive Steering Group, new visualizations of three possible bridge designs were shown.