C-Tran looks at board composition
Commissioner Madore proposes the county and Vancouver each give one seat to smaller cities
A regular review now under way could lead to a shake-up of the C-Tran Board of Directors.
UPDATE: Herrera Beutler voices 'grave' CRC concerns to Coast Guard
Issues include planned height of I-5 Bridge replacement
U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler today reiterated her concerns about the Columbia River Crossing as the U.S. Coast Guard mulls a crucial bridge permit for the $3.4 billion project.
C-Tran employs a consultant for BRT, raises fares
Bus rapid transit's status in state law not certain; could affect need for vote
The C-Tran Board of Directors narrowly advanced a proposed bus rapid transit line on Vancouver's Fourth Plain corridor Tuesday, approving a $2.25 million contract to carry the enhanced bus system through project development and on track to meet a key deadline later this year.
C-Tran board to consider bus rapid transit contract tonight
Awarding of contract would carry project through development phase
The C-Tran Board of Directors tonight will consider awarding a $2.2 million contract advancing a proposed bus rapid transit line on Vancouver's Fourth Plain corridor.
Judge blocks rezone on White Salmon River
Environmental groups fearful of sprawl hail ruling
A Clark County Superior Court judge has blocked the rezoning of more than 1,000 acres of land along the White Salmon River, handing a victory to environmental groups who had challenged the move because they say it threatened a sensitive watershed.
UPDATE: Traffic good, work "going smoothly" as closure of I-5 continues
Part of freeway shut down both ways for Salmon Creek project
Spokeswoman for WSDOT says there is a chance I-5 will reopen early
Speakers focus on CRC's impact on Thompson Metal Fab (with videos)
The company, east of Interstate 5 Bridge, is 'our Boeing,' legislator says
As the U.S. Coast Guard hosted a second night of testimony on the Columbia River Crossing on Wednesday, many Clark County residents turned their attention to a business with perhaps more at stake than any other in the project's outcome.
Weekend-long closure planned for I-5 in Salmon Creek area (with video)
Crews will set girders over freeway as part of interchange project
Around-the-clock work over Interstate 5 in Salmon Creek will completely close both directions of the freeway this weekend.
Coast Guard hears CRC objections from project's critics
The federal agency that essentially holds veto power over the Columbia River Crossing opened its ear to Portland and Vancouver residents Tuesday, and most who spoke called for a rejection of the controversial megaproject.
Two of three manufacturers ink deal with CRC over I-5 bridge height
Negotiations still under way with third firm, Thompson Metal Fab
Washington and Oregon transportation officials have finalized mitigation agreements with two of the three metal manufacturers that would be negatively impacted by the height of the new Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River, Gov. Jay Inslee announced today.Washington and Oregon transportation officials have finalized mitigation agreements with two of the crucial three manufacturers upstream of the proposed Columbia River Crossing project, Gov. Jay Inslee announced today.
Bridge height a major factor in tonight's CRC meeting
The first of two Columbia River Crossing meetings sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard begins at 5 p.m. today.
Study finds promise in energy storage concept
Northwest's geology holds great potential
The Northwest's geology holds the potential to offer a cavernous storage bank for excess energy on the regional power grid, according to a broad study released this week.
CRC close to second mitigation agreement
The Columbia River Crossing appears close to a mitigation agreement with two of the three major river manufacturers affected by the project, after Greenberry Industrial announced Monday that it was nearing a deal.
Columbia Land Trust's reach, reputation keep growing
HOOD RIVER, Ore. — Standing in a packed office, Glenn Lamb looked around the room. The Columbia Land Trust executive director began rattling off a loyal roster of supporters looking back at him.
33 years later, volcano brings world travelers
Many Mount St. Helens visitors and researchers are from other countries
When visitors flock to Mount St. Helens on Saturday, it's a good bet that plenty of them won't be speaking English as their first language.
Local lottery players look to cash in
By Friday morning, the Powerball jackpot had climbed to an estimated $600 million - the largest prize in the game's history, and the second-largest lottery jackpot ever.
Relocated endangered deer make the transition
37 white-tail deer adjust to new life at Ridgefield wildlife refuge
RIDGEFIELD — More than a month after an elaborate multi-agency operation moved some three dozen endangered Columbian white-tailed deer to protected habitat in Clark County, the animals are adapting to their new surroundings.
C-Tran board grills top CRC officials
Its role in project unclear, agency seeks answers on points of dispute
As it evaluates its role in the Columbia River Crossing project, the C-Tran Board of Directors on Tuesday walked through a series of disputed questions in a meeting with top project officials.
C-Tran prepares a special CRC meeting
List of 93 questions will begin the discussion of bridge, light-rail funding
The C-Tran Board of Directors will meet face-to-face Tuesday with Columbia River Crossing officials as the transit agency approaches a major decision point on its role in the controversial megaproject.
CRC foes, supporters step up lobbying efforts
Lawmakers open special session Monday
As legislators face a decision on whether to commit $450 million this year toward the Columbia River Crossing project, lobbying and advertising efforts have increased ahead of a special legislative session that begins today.
Trust buys land near Mount St. Helens
Purchase of 2,330 acres part of broad conservation effort
The Columbia Land Trust on Thursday finalized the purchase of 2,330 acres of forestland and riparian habitat near Mount St. Helens, marking the largest single purchase in the organization's 23-year history.
Turning back the clock on the Klickitat River
Columbia Land Trust leads restoration effort to get ridof old haul road along river, open historic floodplain
KLICKITAT — The official schedule shows that the removal of an old haul road along the Klickitat River began in 2009.
Coast Guard seeking comment on CRC
The U.S. Coast Guard is still months away from making a decision that could make or break the Columbia River Crossing. But the Coast Guard on Tuesday formally kicked off the comment period inviting the public to speak directly to the agency that essentially holds veto power over the project.
$3M CRC error led to wrong cost estimate
Figure related to future operating cost of light-rail submitted to agency
The Columbia River Crossing says an error of more than $3 million was the reason project officials gave the Federal Transit Administration an inaccurate operating cost estimate for at least two years.
Gorge wind farm project headed for high court
Whistling Ridge's effect on wildlife worries Friends group
More than a year after its approval, a proposed wind farm in the Columbia River Gorge remains in legal limbo. Now the controversial plan is headed for a date with the Washington Supreme Court.
C-Tran fires driver involved in bus yard accident
C-Tran this week fired the driver involved in an early-morning incident that injured another employee on foot in the agency’s bus yard last month.
The Big Divide: The debate gets louder on both sides
Gov. Jay Inslee entered a meeting room at the Vancouver Community Library to a standing ovation. About two dozen local politicians and business leaders cheerfully shook hands with the new governor as he made his way to the head of the table. The applause continued until Inslee took his seat. But Inslee’s first official visit to Vancouver last month was no celebration. He was stepping into a battlefield, and he knew it. The day’s topic: the Columbia River Crossing. And the real celebration would come only if the bridge project that has divided this community is finally built.
The Big Divide: How Clark County really feels about the CRC
Clark County residents are deeply divided on the Columbia River Crossing, with neither supporters nor opponents claiming a clear majority of public opinion, according to a scientific poll commissioned by The Columbian earlier this month.
FTA report gives new cost picture of CRC
Decrease to $2.8B from $3.5B reflects decision to build it in phases
The Columbia River Crossing has put a new price tag on its controversial megaproject in an estimate to federal officials, knocking the initial cost down to $2.8 billion.
Series of local events will celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day isn't technically until Monday, but a series of events this weekend will start the celebration early in Clark County.
The Big Divide, Day 2: The Poll results
Clark County residents are deeply divided on the Columbia River Crossing, with neither supporters nor opponents claiming a clear majority of public opinion, according to a scientific poll commissioned by The Columbian this month.
The Big Divide, Day 2: How Clark County really feels about CRC
Gov. Jay Inslee's recent visit to Vancouver sent a clear message that Clark County's views about the Columbia River Crossing are an important part of the regional debate over the $3.4 billion plan to replace the Interstate 5 bridge with a new highway and light rail structure. As the shouting is rising on both sides of the debate, the governor told local supporers to get louder.
C-Tran at a crossroads over light rail
Board under pressure to make decisions on CRC
It boils down to yes or no.
State Senate leaders call for CRC investigation
State Senate leaders on Friday asked Gov. Jay Inslee for a "formal, independent investigation" into the Columbia River Crossing, citing financial questions raised by two forensic accountants.
C-Tran technological upgrades in works
New fareboxes, surveillance and communications systems will be rolled out over next two years
A broad upgrade of C-Tran's technology systems will change the way the agency operates -- and the way its riders use transit in Clark County -- starting later this year.
Pike's bill would halt CRC funding
Camas Republican says design 'totally unacceptable'
State Rep. Liz Pike, R-Camas, this week introduced a bill that would halt state funding to the Columbia River Crossing and mandate a redesign of the proposed Interstate 5 Bridge replacement.
Steigerwald reopens, recovery continues (with video)
Signs of life abound at refuge scorched by Oct. fire
WASHOUGAL -- As Jim Clapp walked past a row of blackened willow trees, he took the thin end of a branch between two fingers. He began to bend it.
C-Tran meetings go live next month
To reach more residents, agency's board of directors meetings will be broadcast live, online via CVTV
Starting next month, look for your local television listings to include a new addition: The C-Tran Board of Directors.
Rivers: State funds for CRC unlikely
Senator tells project foes she doubts Legislature will act on plan this year
State Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, told a gathering of mostly Columbia River Crossing opponents Friday that she doesn't believe the controversial project will receive funding in the Washington Legislature this year.
Steigerwald refuge entrance reopens Friday
WASHOUGAL — A main entrance of the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge will reopen friday, nearly six months after a wildfire burned close to 150 acres of the natural area near state Highway 14.
Land trust acquires new habitat in Gorge
Entity now owns 299 acres along the lower Hood River
The Columbia Land Trust this week added another prized gem to its growing list of Northwest holdings: more than 3 miles of diverse habitat along the banks of the lower Hood River.
Five local families vie for Wastebusters title
Friendly competition aimed at changing household waste attitudes, habits
Earlier this month, five Clark County families embarked on a five-week journey designed to change the way they think about their household waste, and change their behavior to reduce it.
Beginning of 2013 may be driest on record
6.10 inches of rain recorded so far; 17.34 fell in same period in '12
What a difference a year makes.
Legislators jostle to promote attitudes on CRC
Supporters, opponents make their cases to a statewide audience
Although most legislators from other parts of the state have paid little attention to Clark County's transportation needs, the county's legislators, who remain split on the CRC, are telling their versions of the CRC story to fellow lawmakers.
Raise voices for CRC, Inslee says
Governor tells local leaders they have ‘one shot’ for bridge
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee talked with area leaders Friday in Vancouver at a roundtable discussion focusing on the Columbian River Crossing project.
Small tornado damages Hockinson barn
A small tornado tore through a barn in Hockinson Thursday afternoon as dark skies, hail and heavy rain swept through Clark County.
C-Tran employee hit by bus in bus yard
Woman sustained serious injuries
A C-Tran employee suffered serious injuries after being struck by a bus at the agency's bus yard early Wednesday morning.
C-Tran advances bus rapid transit
Uncertainty about funding remains for Fourth Plain project
The C-Tran Board of Directors cautiously advanced a proposed bus rapid transit line in Vancouver on Tuesday, keeping the project on track despite unanswered legal questions and no confirmed local funding source.
Census data give a detailed picture of Clark County's commuting landscape
For most long-distance commuters, spending hours in the car battling traffic each week causes stress.
New state transportation chief orders review of megaprojects, including CRC
Recommendations for improvements will be made by Sept. 30
Newly named state Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson on Thursday announced a broad review of three active megaprojects, including the Columbia River Crossing.
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