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Expect delays on SR 503 Yale Bridge for annual inspections, March 28
Transportation

Expect delays on SR 503 Yale Bridge for annual inspections, March 28

Expect delays on SR 503 Yale Bridge as WSDOT conducts inspections on March 28.

Mar 20, 2025

Council member Belkot: Will pursue legal counsel if she is not reinstated to C-TRAN board
Politics

Council member Belkot: Will pursue legal counsel if she is not reinstated to C-TRAN board

Clark County Council faces public outcry over Michelle Belkot’s removal from the C-TRAN board, with calls for reinstatement and legal action.

Mar 19, 2025

Opinion: ‘Michelle Belkot wants to protect your wallet and NOT pay for TriMet’s light rail O&M’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘Michelle Belkot wants to protect your wallet and NOT pay for TriMet’s light rail O&M’

Rep. John Ley urges area residents to show up to tonight’s Clark County Council meeting to support Belkot’s efforts

Mar 18, 2025

C-TRAN Board shakeup: Belkot removed for standing against light rail boondoggle
Politics

C-TRAN Board shakeup: Belkot removed for standing against light rail boondoggle

Michelle Belkot was removed from the C-TRAN Board after opposing light rail expansion, with Leslie Lewallen calling it political retaliation.

Mar 17, 2025

Letter: IBR’s billion dollar risk, another Abernethy Bridge financial disaster?
Opinion

Letter: IBR’s billion dollar risk, another Abernethy Bridge financial disaster?

Bob Ortblad raises concerns over the IBR project’s feasibility, comparing its costs to the Abernethy Bridge overruns and pointing to a hidden geotechnical risk.

Mar 17, 2025

Expect delays on I-5 North Fork Lewis River Bridge for annual inspections near Woodland, March 17-20
Transportation

Expect delays on I-5 North Fork Lewis River Bridge for annual inspections near Woodland, March 17-20

Drivers on I-5 near Woodland should expect delays as WSDOT conducts annual inspections on the North Fork Lewis River Bridge from March 17-20.

Mar 17, 2025

March 31 deadline approaching for studded tire removal in Washington
Transportation

March 31 deadline approaching for studded tire removal in Washington

Washington’s studded tire removal deadline is March 31—avoid fines by planning ahead.

Mar 17, 2025

Opinion: The Clark County Charter grants the power to appoint, not to revoke, council member board appointments
Opinion

Opinion: The Clark County Charter grants the power to appoint, not to revoke, council member board appointments

Attorney Angus Lee argues that the Clark County Council lacks legal authority to remove Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN Board, raising concerns over governance and legal consequences.

Mar 15, 2025

Councilor Michelle Belkot recaps volatile week during appearance on The Lars Larson Show
Transportation

Councilor Michelle Belkot recaps volatile week during appearance on The Lars Larson Show

Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot discusses her removal from the C-TRAN Board and her concerns over light rail funding and the I-5 Bridge project.

Mar 15, 2025

Michelle Belkot speaks out after Clark County Council kicks her off C-TRAN board
Transportation

Michelle Belkot speaks out after Clark County Council kicks her off C-TRAN board

Clark County Council removed Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN Board of Directors after she opposed funding light rail operations and maintenance.

Mar 13, 2025

C-TRAN board tables vote on language regarding the funding of light rail maintenance and operations
Transportation

C-TRAN board tables vote on language regarding the funding of light rail maintenance and operations

C-TRAN’s board meeting drew a record crowd, with intense debate over light rail funding, culminating in a surprise move to table a key vote.

Mar 13, 2025

Northwest Bliss Road/139th Street School Zone Safety Improvement project information session March 26
Transportation

Northwest Bliss Road/139th Street School Zone Safety Improvement project information session March 26

Clark County Public Works will host a March 26 information session on upcoming safety improvements along Northwest Bliss Road/139th Street.

Mar 13, 2025

How Washington drivers may be funding transit at the gas pump
Transportation

How Washington drivers may be funding transit at the gas pump

A significant portion of Washington’s Climate Commitment Act revenue is funding transit projects, raising concerns about its impact on gas prices and transportation funding.

Mar 10, 2025

Opinion: ‘What has been revealed about TriMet in multiple Clark County Today articles over the past few years is eye-opening’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘What has been revealed about TriMet in multiple Clark County Today articles over the past few years is eye-opening’

Rep. John Ley warns Clark County taxpayers about TriMet’s financial demands, urging the C-TRAN Board to reject costly commitments.

Mar 7, 2025

Battle Ground City Council passes resolution opposing light rail in I-5 Bridge replacement project
Transportation

Battle Ground City Council passes resolution opposing light rail in I-5 Bridge replacement project

The Battle Ground City Council has joined Camas in formally opposing light rail in the I-5 Bridge Replacement project, citing costs and lack of congestion relief.

Mar 4, 2025

TriMet’s need for Clark County funds questioned
Transportation

TriMet’s need for Clark County funds questioned

TriMet expects passenger fares to cover just a quarter of the projected $22 million in IBR transit costs, with Washington state contributing significantly.

Mar 4, 2025

Traffic delays on NW 78th Street begin mid-March for road improvement project construction
Transportation

Traffic delays on NW 78th Street begin mid-March for road improvement project construction

Traffic delays on NW 78th Street begin mid-March for road improvements, including ADA sidewalk ramps and crosswalk signals.

Mar 4, 2025

Letter: Extremely low bus ridership does not justify switch to expensive TriMet light rail
Opinion

Letter: Extremely low bus ridership does not justify switch to expensive TriMet light rail

Camas resident Douglas Tweet questions TriMet light rail’s necessity in the I-5 Bridge replacement, citing low bus ridership and high costs.

Mar 3, 2025