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The I-5 Bridge is vulnerable to collapse, but apparently not that vulnerable

Paul Valencia — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:33:53 +0000

State leaders and Vancouver’s mayor warn about bridge safety, but insist it’s safe enough for daily use as they focus on moving forward with a costly replacement including light rail—despite decades of public resistance.

Opinion: Should taxpayers walkout?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:16:33 +0000

Lars Larson argues that student walkouts and absenteeism in public schools raise questions about accountability for taxpayers who fund the education system.

Opinion: WA Cares – An important detail for future family caregivers is still unclear

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:03:44 +0000

Elizabeth New (Hovde) of Washington Policy Center raises concerns about WA Cares and the lack of clarity on whether family caregivers will face union fees under the program’s design.

Opinion: Who really benefits from the shutdown?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:01:26 +0000

Nancy Churchill explores how financial incentives in the federal health system drive shutdown politics and benefit corporations over citizens.

Opinion: Outrageous 32% WSP profits for IBR consulting

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:46:07 +0000

Rep. John Ley criticizes WSP’s 32 percent profit on the IBR consulting contract, which has ballooned from $44 million to $293.5 million through multiple amendments and “extra work.”

Letter: How much do taxpayers pay for this sage advice?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:26:22 +0000

Vancouver resident Michael Langsdorf criticizes the county’s homelessness leadership after Camas Mayor Steve Hogan’s prevention proposal was dismissed during a public meeting.

POLL: With IBR Administrator Greg Johnson departing and transit numbers revised downward, what’s next for the I-5 Bridge project?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 02:46:01 +0000

A new Clark County Today poll follows Greg Johnson’s announced departure and steep drops in IBR transit projections, asking readers what direction the I-5 Bridge project should take next.

Opinion: The IBR guts transit ridership projections by 84 percent and O&M costs by over half

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:23:07 +0000

John Ley writes that the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program has slashed its projected transit ridership by 84 percent, raising questions about accuracy, leadership, and the need for costly light rail expansion.

So much at stake as C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee set to meet Wednesday

Paul Valencia — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 23:56:16 +0000

With a key vote looming, small city leaders warn that changes to the C-TRAN board could leave Vancouver and Clark County in control, sparking talk of legal action and even withdrawal from the agency.

Opinion: The answer to the funding crisis for public schools isn’t higher salaries

Ken Vance, Editor — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 23:16:19 +0000

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance argues Washington’s public school funding crisis stems from disproportionate salary growth and flawed budgeting, not a lack of taxpayer support.