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Opinion: ‘The IBR team has been lying to us and thanks to a veteran Oregon journalist, we have the smoking gun’
Ken Vance argues newly obtained documents show Interstate Bridge Replacement staff withheld updated cost estimates from lawmakers and the public.
WA Democrats push for mid-decade redraw of congressional maps
…low congressional redistricting outside the normal post-census cycle, drawing sharp partisan debate.
Oregon Gov. Kotek calls for repeal of transportation funding package she championed
…makers to repeal a transportation funding package she previously supported after a referendum effort halted key tax increases.
County Council votes to increase sales tax for yet-to-be-finalized plan for affordable housing
…County Council approved a sales tax increase intended for housing-related uses despite concerns from one councilor that no final spending plan is in place.
Opinion: Fix Washington – House Republicans lead the charge against liberal chaos
…sts, weakened public safety, and harmed schools, and says House Republicans are offering a path forward through their Fix Washington agenda.
Shooting suspect self-surrenders to Vancouver Police
Vancouver Police arrested a suspect who self-surrendered following a fatal shooting outside an area sports bar, with investigators continuing to review the case.
Letter: If I were a politician
…al, satirical take on how he believes modern politicians misuse public trust, taxpayer dollars, and government power.
Opinion: Does tailgating cause speeding?
Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl examines whether tailgating contributes to speeding and explains why following too closely increases crash risk with little benefit.
Free fares on New Year’s Eve is a big hit with C-TRAN riders
…safe transportation option for riders across Clark County just after midnight.
These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1
…ect Jan. 1 in Washington, impacting unemployment benefits, business taxes, transportation fees, consumer costs and regulatory requirements.
Vancouver rolls out new all-access community center membership
…w all-access membership in January that allows residents to use both Firstenburg and Marshall community centers.
Opinion: Justice for none – Court hands down a mandate without a dime to fund it
Nancy Churchill argues that a Washington Supreme Court ruling on public defense imposes costly mandates on local governments without providing funding to implement them.