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		<title>Regional Transportation Council passes resolution asking IBR to extend light rail to Library Square</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:06:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16361-rtc-resolution-light-rail-library-square-vancouver-ibr-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="RTC voted 12-2 against Mayor McEnerny-Ogle&#039;s push to lock light rail to Library Square into writing." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16361-rtc-resolution-light-rail-library-square-vancouver-ibr-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16361-rtc-resolution-light-rail-library-square-vancouver-ibr-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16361-rtc-resolution-light-rail-library-square-vancouver-ibr-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16361-rtc-resolution-light-rail-library-square-vancouver-ibr-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16361-rtc-resolution-light-rail-library-square-vancouver-ibr.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>RTC voted 12-2 against Mayor McEnerny-Ogle's push to lock light rail to Library Square into writing.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: ‘A more responsible approach must be sought’</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 23:02:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16344-ken-vance-i5-bridge-replacement-light-rail-phased-funding-opinion-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Ken Vance argues a $10 billion funding gap makes the phased I-5 Bridge approach fiscally reckless, not responsible." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16344-ken-vance-i5-bridge-replacement-light-rail-phased-funding-opinion-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16344-ken-vance-i5-bridge-replacement-light-rail-phased-funding-opinion-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16344-ken-vance-i5-bridge-replacement-light-rail-phased-funding-opinion-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16344-ken-vance-i5-bridge-replacement-light-rail-phased-funding-opinion-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16344-ken-vance-i5-bridge-replacement-light-rail-phased-funding-opinion.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Ken Vance argues a $10 billion funding gap makes the phased I-5 Bridge approach fiscally reckless, not responsible.]]></description>
		
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		<title>C-TRAN board asks IBR to bring light rail to Library Square, with no protection for taxpayers</title>
		<link>https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-board-asks-ibr-to-bring-light-rail-to-library-square-with-no-protection-for-taxpayers/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=c-tran-board-asks-ibr-to-bring-light-rail-to-library-square-with-no-protection-for-taxpayers</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:16:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16230-ctran-board-light-rail-library-square-ibr-vancouver-washington-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="C-TRAN&#039;s board rejected 7-2 an amendment shielding taxpayers from extra costs tied to a light rail extension that could approach $1 billion." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16230-ctran-board-light-rail-library-square-ibr-vancouver-washington-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16230-ctran-board-light-rail-library-square-ibr-vancouver-washington-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16230-ctran-board-light-rail-library-square-ibr-vancouver-washington-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16230-ctran-board-light-rail-library-square-ibr-vancouver-washington-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16230-ctran-board-light-rail-library-square-ibr-vancouver-washington.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>C-TRAN's board rejected 7-2 an amendment shielding taxpayers from extra costs tied to a light rail extension that could approach $1 billion.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: DOT secretary and Maryland governor fire Key Bridge contractor</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:09:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16145-interstate-bridge-replacement-key-bridge-comparison-cost-analysis-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Maryland fired their bridge contractor over cost concerns while IBR balloons to $18 billion for a shorter span." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16145-interstate-bridge-replacement-key-bridge-comparison-cost-analysis-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16145-interstate-bridge-replacement-key-bridge-comparison-cost-analysis-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16145-interstate-bridge-replacement-key-bridge-comparison-cost-analysis-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16145-interstate-bridge-replacement-key-bridge-comparison-cost-analysis-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16145-interstate-bridge-replacement-key-bridge-comparison-cost-analysis.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Maryland fired their bridge contractor over cost concerns while IBR balloons to $18 billion for a shorter span.]]></description>
		
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		<title>VIDEO: Rep. John Ley – I-5 Bridge replacement project is a ‘light rail project in search of a bridge’</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:17:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16117-rep-john-ley-interstate-bridge-replacement-light-rail-criticism-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Rep. John Ley criticizes IBR design that allocates 54% of bridge surface to transit while costs balloon to $14.4 billion." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16117-rep-john-ley-interstate-bridge-replacement-light-rail-criticism-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16117-rep-john-ley-interstate-bridge-replacement-light-rail-criticism-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16117-rep-john-ley-interstate-bridge-replacement-light-rail-criticism-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16117-rep-john-ley-interstate-bridge-replacement-light-rail-criticism-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16117-rep-john-ley-interstate-bridge-replacement-light-rail-criticism.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Rep. John Ley criticizes IBR design that allocates 54% of bridge surface to transit while costs balloon to $14.4 billion.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Clark County Council votes 4-1 to place Glen Yung on the C-TRAN Board of Directors</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:43:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16092-clark-county-council-chambers-meeting-government-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Glen Yung joins C-TRAN board after heated public comment and Belkot&#039;s &quot;organized crime&quot; accusation." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16092-clark-county-council-chambers-meeting-government-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16092-clark-county-council-chambers-meeting-government-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16092-clark-county-council-chambers-meeting-government-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16092-clark-county-council-chambers-meeting-government-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16092-clark-county-council-chambers-meeting-government.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Glen Yung joins C-TRAN board after heated public comment and Belkot's "organized crime" accusation.]]></description>
		
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		<title>IBR briefs C-TRAN with new numbers, including the rise in projected toll funding</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Valencia]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:53:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16085-interstate-bridge-replacement-toll-funding-construction-timeline-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="IBR officials increase projected toll funding from $1.25 billion to $1.5 billion for bridge replacement project." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16085-interstate-bridge-replacement-toll-funding-construction-timeline-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16085-interstate-bridge-replacement-toll-funding-construction-timeline-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16085-interstate-bridge-replacement-toll-funding-construction-timeline-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16085-interstate-bridge-replacement-toll-funding-construction-timeline-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16085-interstate-bridge-replacement-toll-funding-construction-timeline.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>IBR officials increase projected toll funding from $1.25 billion to $1.5 billion for bridge replacement project.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Everything about TriMet screams ‘poor management’</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[ClarkCountyToday.com]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:48:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16037-trimet-max-light-rail-operating-costs-construction-packages-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Rep. John Ley examines TriMet&#039;s $850 million operating loss and 75% cost increase for MAX light rail service." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16037-trimet-max-light-rail-operating-costs-construction-packages-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16037-trimet-max-light-rail-operating-costs-construction-packages-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16037-trimet-max-light-rail-operating-costs-construction-packages-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16037-trimet-max-light-rail-operating-costs-construction-packages-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16037-trimet-max-light-rail-operating-costs-construction-packages.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Rep. John Ley examines TriMet's $850 million operating loss and 75% cost increase for MAX light rail service.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: ‘When are we going to get the full and complete details of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s I-5 Bridge replacement project?’</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Vance, Editor]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:33:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16023-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-writer-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="IBR team buried key details about light rail ending at waterfront with massive elevator system required." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16023-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-writer-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16023-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-writer-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16023-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-writer-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16023-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-writer-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16023-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-writer.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>IBR team buried key details about light rail ending at waterfront with massive elevator system required.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: ‘Just because they got away with it doesn’t mean they weren’t wrong’</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Vance, Editor]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:10:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15825-clark-county-council-public-meetings-act-light-rail-opinion-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="A Skamania County deputy&#039;s report found violations of county rules and the Open Public Meetings Act, but no prosecutor acted on the findings." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15825-clark-county-council-public-meetings-act-light-rail-opinion-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15825-clark-county-council-public-meetings-act-light-rail-opinion-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15825-clark-county-council-public-meetings-act-light-rail-opinion-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15825-clark-county-council-public-meetings-act-light-rail-opinion-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15825-clark-county-council-public-meetings-act-light-rail-opinion.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>A Skamania County deputy's report found violations of county rules and the Open Public Meetings Act, but no prosecutor acted on the findings. ]]></description>
		
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