Menu
Today's Paper
Thursday, March 30, 2023
March 30, 2023
Current weather Vancouver, WA

Linkedin Pinterest
The Washington Legislature has delayed the funding for planned upgrades to the 179th Street interchange at Interstate 5.

Clark County 179th interchange project hits snag

The Washington Legislature has delayed the funding for planned upgrades to the 179th Street interchange at Interstate 5.

March 30, 2023, 5:54pm Clark County News Updated 4 hours ago

One of Clark County’s most prominent projects has hit a setback in the Legislature. Read story

The Interstate 5 Bridge crosses the Columbia River on Oct. 11, 2022.

Legislature weighs bills to allow tolls on new I-5 Bridge

The Interstate 5 Bridge crosses the Columbia River on Oct. 11, 2022.

March 29, 2023, 6:22pm Clark County News

Tolling is the talk of the town, at least in Olympia. Read story

A 60-foot Vine bus at the C-Tran maintenance center in Vancouver.

C-Tran ready to roll The Vine along Highway 99 from Vancouver waterfront to WSU Vancouver

A 60-foot Vine bus at the C-Tran maintenance center in Vancouver.

March 29, 2023, 5:17pm Clark County News Updated 15 hours ago

C-Tran’s board of directors has unanimously approved a plan for a third line of bus rapid transit, known as The Vine, to run along Highway 99 from Vancouver’s waterfront to Washington State University Vancouver. Read story

C-Tran executive joins Ohio transit agency

March 28, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News Free

Monica Tellez-Fowler, C-Tran’s former deputy CEO and treasurer, joined the Central Ohio Transit Authority, referred to as COTA, as their chief operating officer. COTA is headquartered in Columbus. Read story

The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program will reapply for a Federal Highway Administration grant, as well as two others, after it receives an expected $1 billion commitment from the Oregon Legislature later this year.

Oregon drafts plans to allocate $1B for Interstate 5 Bridge replacement

The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program will reapply for a Federal Highway Administration grant, as well as two others, after it receives an expected $1 billion commitment from the Oregon Legislature later this year.

March 27, 2023, 6:14pm Clark County News

Oregon lawmakers are working to come up with $1 billion to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge, matching the commitment made by Washington last year. Read story

Washington, Oregon drivers must remove studded tires by March 31

March 24, 2023, 6:32am Clark County News Free

Studded tires must be removed by Washington and Oregon drivers before March 31 or else drivers risk a fine of $137. Read story

Northbound motorists bide their time during a bridge lift on the Interstate 5 Bridge.

I-5 Bridge program: If there must be lifts, limit them to 1-4 a.m.

Northbound motorists bide their time during a bridge lift on the Interstate 5 Bridge.

March 21, 2023, 6:45pm Business

Bridge lift or accident? The thought crosses the minds of many drivers as they sit in stopped traffic headed toward the Interstate 5 Bridge, debating whether to turn off their ignition. Read story

Night Interstate 5 Bridge work to close southbound lanes

March 21, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News Free

Temporary lane reductions on the southbound Interstate 5 Bridge will be in effect from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. between Saturday and April 1, allowing crews to make deck joint repairs on the draw span as well as maintenance work. Read story

Clark Public Utilities EV chargers fixed

March 14, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News Free

The vandalized Clark Public Utilities electric vehicle chargers that had their cords cut, stolen and likely stripped for copper earlier this year were fixed Thursday and are now operational. Read story

Vancouver Mayor Pro Tem Ty Stober called for the IBR to study a tunnel in response to the Coast Guard and federal government requesting the program study a drawbridge.

Stober: Study tunnel for Interstate Bridge Replacement Program

Vancouver Mayor Pro Tem Ty Stober called for the IBR to study a tunnel in response to the Coast Guard and federal government requesting the program study a drawbridge.

March 13, 2023, 5:32pm Clark County News

Vancouver Mayor Pro Tem Ty Stober called for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program to conduct a new study of a tunnel after the Coast Guard and the federal government requested that program officials study a drawbridge in addition to a fixed-span crossing. Read story