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Opinion: ‘Remain calm. All is well!’
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 A…
Washington state drivers could see some relief at the gas pump this fall
AAA reports Washington’s average gas price is $4. 598 per gallon, with analysts predicting further drops this fall due to winter fuel blends, pipeline recovery, and increased oil supply.
Thurston County judge grants C-TRAN restraining order against WSDOT
A Thurston County judge granted C-TRAN a temporary restraining order against WSDOT, blocking a threat to pull $10 million in funding over board representation disputes.
Plan ahead for lane closures and guardrail repairs on I-5 near Ridgefield Sept. 25
Southbound I-5 near Ridgefield will see lane closures Sept. 25 as WSDOT repairs damaged guardrail, with delays expected from 8:30 a. m. to 3:45 p.
I-5 Bridge replacement slogs through permitting as costs rise
The I-5 Bridge replacement could cost $10 billion as delays push final environmental review to 2026, leaving lawmakers frustrated over rising costs and uncertain timelines.
Plan for lane closure on I-5 in Vancouver for catch basin repairs Sept. 24
Northbound I-5 in Vancouver will have a left lane closure Sept. 24 near NE 134th Street for catch basin repairs, with delays expected from 9 a. m. to 3:30 p.
Letter: Project plan & costs for the I-5 Bridge replacement project need to be prominently displayed to the public
Camas resident Rick Vermeers says there is huge pressure to do whatever is necessary to start construction before the statutory deadline for the $1. 5 billion award from the Federal Bridge Investme…
Opinion: Making room for commercial vehicles
Doug Dahl explains why Washington law and physics demand more space around commercial vehicles, highlighting blind zones, braking distances, and safe passing rules.
Opinion: Oregon fantasizes reducing miles of driving
Randall O’Toole argues Oregon’s draft energy plan prioritizing multimodal transit and dense housing will fail, urging expansion of fuel-efficient car programs instead.
Rep. John Ley says IBR meeting leaves lots of questions and very few complete answers
Rep. John Ley said the latest I-5 Bridge replacement meeting gave few answers and no cost update, raising concerns about rising expenses, tolling, and lack of congestion relief.
Letter: Time to replace C-TRAN Board
Vancouver resident Debra Kalz argues the C-TRAN Board suppresses dissent and calls for change, warning of the dangers of groupthink in political decision-making.
Opinion: I-5 Bridge replacement falling further behind
Joe Cortright says the I-5 Bridge replacement is more than two years behind schedule, with the Record of Decision now unlikely before April 2026, raising costs and taxpayer concerns.
C-TRAN launches The Current on-demand service in Battle Ground
C-TRAN has launched The Current in Battle Ground, offering on-demand rides seven days a week within city limits and connections to Route 7 and the larger transit system.
Opinion: ‘Who will pay’ is the question for Clark County
Rep. John Ley questions who will pay for TriMet’s light rail costs, warning Clark County taxpayers face millions in new obligations after the latest C-TRAN Board vote.
Opinion: Violence epidemic on transit threatens the federal money spigot
Lars Larson argues that violence on public transit poses risks to passengers and could jeopardize billions in federal funding for Pacific Northwest projects.
WSDOT Travel Advisory: Plan for I-205 guardrail repairs in Vancouver Thursday
WSDOT crews will close a northbound I-205 lane Sept. 11 in Vancouver for guardrail repairs between SR 14 and Mill Plain Boulevard.
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, keeping wording that C-TRAN “may participate in funding,” potentially exposing taxpayers to…
Temporary closure of Southbound 32nd Street in Washougal for rail crossing project preparations
Washougal will close the southbound lane of 32nd Street at the rail crossing between Evergreen Way and B Street from Sept. 15–19, 8:30 a. m. –6 p. , for geotechnical and survey work with a signed d…