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Washington state gas prices up 32% since the beginning of the year
Washington’s fuel prices rise, but California maintains its lead with a 20-cent per gallon difference; Washington’s current average is $5.08 while California’s is $5.28, even as the national averag…
Two months of critical bridge deck repairs on northbound I-5 near Woodland begins Sept. 8
Travelers on northbound Interstate 5 near Woodland should brace for two months of substantial delays and lane reductions due to bridge repair work, with Friday evenings expected to experience over…
Opinion: ‘We can’t forfeit these battles’
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance encourages Clark County residents to not give up the fight for a better project to replace the I-5 Bridge.
Washington state might create ‘cash for clunkers’ program to subsidize EV sales
The state of Washington might create a ‘cash for clunkers’ program to subsidize the purchase of electric vehicles and encourage a transition away from high emission gas vehicles.
Expect daytime delays on northbound I-5 through Woodland Friday
Northbound I-5 Lane Closure at East Fork Lewis River Bridge for Urgent Repair to Prevent Restrictions.
Congresswoman Perez pushes high speed rail while other priorities remain unfunded
Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and other Washington Congressional delegation members seek $198. 1 million for Cascadia High Speed Rail project while citizens question tolls amid underfunded…
Safety enhancements coming to SR 14 widening project work zone in Vancouver
New safety measures, including a queue warning system and early activation of ramp meters, are being implemented on State Route 14 work zone in Clark County to reduce collisions and enhance safety…
C-TRAN 2022 financial results show decline in operating revenue per passenger
Amid pandemic challenges, C-TRAN’s transit agency experienced a ridership increase in 2022, but faced declining operating revenue per passenger, leading to a planned fare increase in 2024; federal…
TriMet wants $21.6 million a year for IBR light rail operations
TriMet’s preliminary operating cost for the light rail extension into Vancouver is $21. 6 million per year, but both C-Tran and TriMet have stated they won’t be responsible for the operating costs,…
National fuel prices on the rise, Washington follows California toward $5 a gallon
The price to gas up in the Evergreen state has risen nearly 30 percent since the new year following the implementation of the new cap and trade carbon tax legislation.
Expect daytime delays on both directions of I-5 near Woodland, Aug. 3 and 7-8
Expect delays on Interstate 5 near Woodland at the Clark and Cowlitz county lines as bridge inspections will close lanes on both the northbound and southbound spans of the I-5 East Fork Lewis River…
Legislators get update on designs, funding, transit and tolling for Interstate Bridge replacement
The Bi-state Bridge Committee met to discuss the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) project, which includes tolling and considerations for various bridge configurations, while facing concerns abou…
Delays expected on SR 14 near Washougal for rockfall containment work, Aug. 2
Travelers on State Route 14 through the Gorge in Southwest Washington should plan for intermittent delays due to a debris fence replacement project between mileposts 25. 35 – 25. 45, near Cape Horn…
California retakes most expensive gas in the nation title from Washington state
The price of gas in the Evergreen state has risen nearly 30% since the beginning of the year following the implementation of cap and trade carbon tax legislation.
What will the new I-5 Bridge look like?
The I-5 bridge replacement program is now undertaking a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Process that will, in part, examine the various design concepts.
Nighttime I-5 ramp closure near Ridgefield, July 31
Nighttime travelers on Interstate 5 in Vancouver should anticipate closures of the southbound on-ramp from Northeast 179th Street from July 31 to August 4 for concrete panel replacement and rehabil…
Two months of bridge deck repairs on northbound I-5 near Woodland begins Aug. 1
Travelers should anticipate extended traffic shift, long backups, and significant delays on northbound Interstate 5 in Clark County due to repair work on the North Fork Lewis River Bridge, starting…
Hantwick Road at East Fork Lewis River closed beginning Aug. 7 for repairs to Lucia Falls Bridge
Lucia Falls Bridge #116 in Vancouver will be closed for up to 20 days starting from Aug. 7, as part of a larger project to strengthen nine bridges in Clark County and remove weight restrictions; de…