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Interstate Bridge Replacement Program team moves three major design options forward
Transportation

Interstate Bridge Replacement Program team moves three major design options forward

Three major options for Interstate Bridge and numerous transit possibilities discussed by legislators.

Oct 29, 2021

What is the seismic risk of the Cascadia Subduction Zone and earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest?
Transportation

What is the seismic risk of the Cascadia Subduction Zone and earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest?

Odds of a megaquake are roughly one in 10 in the next 50 years.

Oct 27, 2021

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler issues letter to Gov. Jay Inslee about Oregon’s proposed tolling ‘scheme’ on I-5 and I-205
Transportation

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler issues letter to Gov. Jay Inslee about Oregon’s proposed tolling ‘scheme’ on I-5 and I-205

Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler asks Washington’s governor to follow the example provided by New Jersey governor, who stood up for commuters in that state.

Oct 20, 2021

Tolling and traffic analysis coming to Interstate Bridge program late next year
Transportation

Tolling and traffic analysis coming to Interstate Bridge program late next year

Data will come after solution is provided on Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.

Oct 15, 2021

Annual maintenance work to close I-5 Gee Creek rest areas, Oct. 18-22
Transportation

Annual maintenance work to close I-5 Gee Creek rest areas, Oct. 18-22

The rest areas located on both directions of I-5 near Battle Ground and the State Route 502 interchange (Exit 11) will close for annual maintenance work.

Oct 12, 2021

POLL: Should a reduction of traffic congestion be a requirement of an Interstate Bridge replacement project?
Opinion

POLL: Should a reduction of traffic congestion be a requirement of an Interstate Bridge replacement project?

Should a reduction of traffic congestion be a requirement of an Interstate Bridge replacement project?

Oct 8, 2021

Letter: Retraction required due to conflict of interest
Opinion

Letter: Retraction required due to conflict of interest

Letter writer Bob Ortblad believes an immersed tube tunnel under a channel near the center of the Columbia River should have been evaluated.

Oct 6, 2021

Hayden Island community introduced to three interchange options for Interstate Bridge
Transportation

Hayden Island community introduced to three interchange options for Interstate Bridge

Options from full freeway interchanges to none on Hayden Island discussed for Interstate Bridge replacement.

Oct 5, 2021

Redistricting battle moves forward in Washington — do you want more or less competition in your community elections?
Transportation

Redistricting battle moves forward in Washington — do you want more or less competition in your community elections?

Competitive elections for Washington state legislative districts in dispute in redistricting effort.

Oct 1, 2021

County Council members want significant traffic congestion reduction and no tolls for Interstate Bridge
Transportation

County Council members want significant traffic congestion reduction and no tolls for Interstate Bridge

Members of Clark County Council support focus on reducing traffic congestion, new corridors, and no tolls.

Sep 27, 2021

Bi-State Legislative Committee reviews Interstate Bridge progress and issues
Transportation

Bi-State Legislative Committee reviews Interstate Bridge progress and issues

Legislators in Oregon and Washington update on IBRP includes projected minimal improvement in driving time.

Sep 23, 2021

Potential $800 million funding gap — where will money come from for I-5 Rose Quarter project?
Transportation

Potential $800 million funding gap — where will money come from for I-5 Rose Quarter project?

The Oregon Transportation Commission last week questioned the viability of a $1.25 billion I-5 Rose Quarter project to move forward with the wider freeway covers negotiated by Gov. Kate Brown last…

Sep 16, 2021

UPDATE: Candidate Heidi St. John offers sharp response to former president’s endorsement of her fellow candidate Joe Kent
Transportation

UPDATE: Candidate Heidi St. John offers sharp response to former president’s endorsement of her fellow candidate Joe Kent

Race to become top challenger to Jaime Herrera Beutler in the 3rd Congressional District heats up with Donald Trump’s endorsement

Sep 10, 2021

Low Income Tolling Program study released by WSTC
Transportation

Low Income Tolling Program study released by WSTC

Transportation commission raises tolls while studying low income programs that could result in 20 percent of revenue.

Aug 27, 2021

Jaime Herrera Beutler highlights mounting concerns from Vancouver City Council over Oregon’s tolling scheme
Transportation

Jaime Herrera Beutler highlights mounting concerns from Vancouver City Council over Oregon’s tolling scheme

In Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler’s letter to ODOT Director Kris Strickler, she highlighted the fact that implementing a tolling program, as well as “congestion pricing’’ on I-5 and I-205 woul…

Aug 27, 2021

Traveling during Labor Day weekend? Plan ahead, allow extra travel time
Transportation

Traveling during Labor Day weekend? Plan ahead, allow extra travel time

Area residents can use WSDOT tools to help prepare for holiday weekend traffic.

Aug 26, 2021

$5.1 billion to repair/replace all seismically vulnerable bridges in Oregon vs. up to $5 billion for Interstate Bridge
Transportation

$5.1 billion to repair/replace all seismically vulnerable bridges in Oregon vs. up to $5 billion for Interstate Bridge

I-205 and I-84 higher priority for ODOT in addressing seismic concerns for 718 Oregon bridges.

Aug 24, 2021

Significant delays expected this weekend on southbound I-5 through Woodland
Transportation

Significant delays expected this weekend on southbound I-5 through Woodland

This weekend, significant congestion is expected in the afternoons and evenings during lane closures for a nearly two-mile stretch of southbound I-5 between the East Fork Lewis River and North Fork…

Aug 20, 2021