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Opinion: IBR falsely blaming inflation

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026

Opinion: IBR falsely blaming inflation

Joe Cortright argues that inflation explains only a small portion of the IBR project’s cost increases and ...

Joe Cortright argues that inflation explains only a small portion of the IBR project’s cost increases and that rising consultant and staff expenses are the primary drivers. ...

Thursday, February 5, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: ‘The drama and the waste of taxpayer money continues’

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026

Opinion: ‘The drama and the waste of taxpayer money continues’

Rep. John Ley outlines his objections to the approved fixed-span I-5 Bridge design, citing cost concerns, ...

Rep. John Ley outlines his objections to the approved fixed-span I-5 Bridge design, citing cost concerns, engineering standards, funding uncertainty, and opposition to light rail and tolls. ...

Saturday, January 17, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: WSDOT secretary and I ‘obviously have very different definitions for the term cost-effective’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Opinion: WSDOT secretary and I ‘obviously have very different definitions for the term cost-effective’

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance sharply criticizes WSDOT Secretary Julie Meredith’s defense of the In ...

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance sharply criticizes WSDOT Secretary Julie Meredith’s defense of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project, arguing the escalating cost estimates undermine claims the ...

Thursday, January 15, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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C-TRAN votes for Board Composition Review Committee to reconvene

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

C-TRAN votes for Board Composition Review Committee to reconvene

The C-TRAN Board of Directors voted to send the issue of board representation back to the Board Compositi ...

The C-TRAN Board of Directors voted to send the issue of board representation back to the Board Composition Review Committee as disputes continue over compliance with state law and potential grant fun ...

Thursday, January 15, 2026
| by Paul Valencia

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Opinion: Get ready for more tax proposals from the majority party as the 2026 session begins

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Opinion: Get ready for more tax proposals from the majority party as the 2026 session begins

Rep. John Ley outlines concerns over proposed tax increases, state spending, climate policy, and the risi ...

Rep. John Ley outlines concerns over proposed tax increases, state spending, climate policy, and the rising cost of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project as the 2026 legislative session begins. ...

Thursday, January 15, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Opinion: Crossing the mighty Columbia River is getting mighty expensive

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Opinion: Crossing the mighty Columbia River is getting mighty expensive

An opinion column argues lawmakers must reassess the I-5 Columbia River Bridge replacement after revised ...

An opinion column argues lawmakers must reassess the I-5 Columbia River Bridge replacement after revised estimates show the project’s probable cost has more than doubled. ...

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Plan for lane closure on southbound I-205 for guardrail repair work Jan. 13

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Plan for lane closure on southbound I-205 for guardrail repair work Jan. 13

WSDOT crews will close the left lane of southbound I-205 near the Northeast 18th Street overpass from 10 ...

WSDOT crews will close the left lane of southbound I-205 near the Northeast 18th Street overpass from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 13 for guardrail repairs. ...

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: The IBR’s $10-$12 billion funding problem and lack of truthfulness

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026

Opinion: The IBR’s $10-$12 billion funding problem and lack of truthfulness

Rep. John Ley argues that escalating costs, funding shortfalls, and withheld information have undermined ...

Rep. John Ley argues that escalating costs, funding shortfalls, and withheld information have undermined public and legislative confidence in the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program. ...

Sunday, January 11, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Rep. John Ley introduces bill to balance representation on Washington transportation boards

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Rep. John Ley introduces bill to balance representation on Washington transportation boards

Legislation introduced by Rep. John Ley seeks to change how transportation board seats are allocated and ...

Legislation introduced by Rep. John Ley seeks to change how transportation board seats are allocated and prevent funding penalties tied to population-based representation rules. ...

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Judge grants C-TRAN injunction against WSDOT

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Judge grants C-TRAN injunction against WSDOT

A judge ruled that WSDOT cannot withhold grants from C-TRAN while the agency’s board composition review p ...

A judge ruled that WSDOT cannot withhold grants from C-TRAN while the agency’s board composition review process continues. ...

Tuesday, December 2, 2025
| by Paul Valencia

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