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Both directions of I-5 to close overnight Sept. 13 in Vancouver for overhead utility line installation
I-5 will fully close in both directions overnight Sept. 13–14 in Vancouver for Bonneville Power Administration utility line installation, with detours via I-205 and SR 500.
High school football: Even with no school, plenty of school spirit at Mountain View
Washougal opened the football season with a 56-33 win over Mountain View, while Thunder students filled McKenzie Stadium to show spirit despite no school.
Letter: ‘I’ve seen firsthand how essential classified staff are to schools and families’
Parent Shimea Potter urges Evergreen leadership to prioritize staff wages over legal fees and bonuses, stressing the vital role of classified staff in schools.
POLL: Should school district negotiations with unions be made public?
Evergreen school staff strikes spark debate on whether union negotiations should be public. Vote in this week’s poll on transparency in contract talks.
A tour of the homeless camps near Share House
Reporter Paul Valencia toured homeless camps near Vancouver’s Share House, witnessing drug use, sidewalk blockages, and the impact on nearby residents and community safety.
Opinion: Why the $10 billion dollar price bomb did NOT drop!
Lars Larson criticizes delays in updated I-5 Bridge cost estimates, suggesting politics stalled the “$10 billion price bomb” and questioning funding viability.
Opinion: I-5 Bridge replacement costs headed to $10 billion, but don’t tell anyone
Economist Joe Cortright criticizes repeated delays in updated I-5 Bridge cost estimates, warning the project could top $10 billion while officials avoid disclosure.
Letter: Rooted in Clark County – Real conversations that matter
Mayoral candidate Justin Forsman highlights his appearance on James O’Neil’s podcast, stressing free speech, infrastructure, homelessness, and citizen communication.
Opinion: Want to be in a relationship with WA Cares? It’s complicated
Elizabeth New (Hovde) critiques WA Cares, warning of burdensome provider rules, union-linked training, and a payroll tax with limited return for workers.
Volunteers needed for the Salmon Creek mural project, Sept. 6, 7, 13 and 14
Clark County Public Works is seeking volunteers Sept. 6, 7, 13, and 14 to support the Salmon Creek mural project featuring salmon and watershed themes.
The Study of Sports Podcast, Sept. 4, 2025: We made it to football season, plus one of our podcasters might seem like he’s poking fun at Mariners fans, but it only seems that way
Football returns as the crew dives into Week 1 vibes, NIL reaching local athletes, and a lively Mariners segment with Valencia, Liberatore, and Piland.
C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee sticks with its 3-3-3 plan
The C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee voted 8-3 to resubmit its 3-3-3 proposal, despite WSDOT’s rejection and warnings of lost grant funding if compliance issues remain unresolved.