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WA and OR scale back I-5 Bridge ambitions as cost balloons
…to delay portions of the I-5 bridge project and prioritize just the main spans.
Letter: ‘Now we have Engineer Bob telling us the I-5 Bridge needs replacing because it is built on shifting sand with wooden structures’
Amboy resident Thomas Schenk critiques Democrat leadership, tax policies, and the addition of light rail to the I-5 Bridge, while urging Republican voters to participate more in midterm elections.
The I-5 Bridge is vulnerable to collapse, but apparently not <em>that</em> vulnerable
…about bridge safety, but insist it’s safe enough for daily use as they focus on moving forward with a costly replacement including light rail—despite decades of public resistance.
Vancouver Police seek assistance from the public to locate hit and run driver
…before fleeing; Vancouver Police ask for help locating the suspect and vehicle.
Vancouver City Council to host community forum on belonging March 23
…ted to join Vancouver City Council’s community forum to discuss personal experiences, barriers, and new ideas for improving local sense of belonging.
60th Annual Hazel Dell Parade of Bands returns this May
…e of Bands celebrates its 60th year with 120 entries and thousands of spectators.
Battle Ground students launch youth-led group to elevate student voices in school Funding Conversations
…ices and fact-based information into funding and policy discussions, aiming for better communication and understanding in the school community.
Opinion: ‘This is not the best and most efficient use of the taxpayers’ funds’
Ken Vance critiques the announced $14.4 billion I-5 Bridge replacement, questioning funding gaps, the insistence on light rail, unaddressed congestion, and transparency from state officials.
Natural gas leak forces evacuation in restricted area in Vancouver
…after a gas line was damaged by workers. C-TRAN provided a bus to shelter residents during the incident.
Opinion: Hiring someone for jobs around the house?
Households in Washington that hire caregivers or cleaners will have to keep records, offer contracts, and follow new compliance rules under HB…
Opinion: The ballooning cost of the I-5 bridge between Oregon and Washington is unjustified
Transit agencies saw ridership fall even as population grew, yet the proposed I-5 bridge replacement now comes with a 240% higher price tag than first estimated.
Winners, losers and takeaways from WA’s legislative session
…d Running Start, while free school lunches are set for 2029 using new income tax revenue.