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With state funding cuts, homeless camps along Clark County highways could remain in dangerous spots longer

May 14, 2025, 6:10am Clark County News

The Washington State Department of Transportation may have less funding for clearing homeless camps along state highways in Clark County starting in July. Read story

WSDOT plans to lower speed limit on Highway 502 which is Battle Ground’s West Main Street

May 7, 2025, 2:26pm Clark County News

The Washington State Department of Transportation plans to lower the speed limit on part of Battle Ground’s West Main Street to 30 mph. Read story

Highway maintenance worker Bethany Blankenship was hit by an alleged drunk driver in January 2024 while working on a road’s shoulder. She said the experience changed her life forever, and she urged drivers to stay vigilant.

‘We all want to go home at the end of the day’: Clark County is 4th in Washington for work zone crashes

Highway maintenance worker Bethany Blankenship was hit by an alleged drunk driver in January 2024 while working on a road’s shoulder. She said the experience changed her life forever, and she urged drivers to stay vigilant.

April 17, 2025, 1:48pm Business

It took less than 90 seconds for Bethany Blankenship’s life to change. Read story

A speed limit sign is hidden in the brush along Northeast 112th Avenue in Battle Ground. Battle Ground city councilors voted on an amendment to the city’s speed-regulating ordinance to set the speed limits on state Highway 503 at 40 mph and state Highway 502 at 30 mph.

Battle Ground City Council wants to lower speed limits on Highway 502 and 503 within city

A speed limit sign is hidden in the brush along Northeast 112th Avenue in Battle Ground. Battle Ground city councilors voted on an amendment to the city’s speed-regulating ordinance to set the speed limits on state Highway 503 at 40 mph and state Highway 502 at 30 mph.

April 10, 2025, 6:06am Clark County News

Battle Ground City Council members had some choice words Monday for the Washington State Department of Transportation, whose proposed speed limit changes to state Highway 502 weren’t as low as councilors wanted after years of speed-related complaints from the city. Read story

Prepare for delays on Interstate 5 in Cowlitz County due to cable barrier repairs

April 1, 2025, 5:55am Clark County News Free

Travelers on Interstate 5 in Cowlitz County should prepare for daytime delays starting Tuesday as maintenance crews from the Washington State Department of Transportation begin repairs on a damaged cable barrier. The delays will end Thursday. Read story

State Highway 503 near Dubois and Dart roads in Ariel was fully blocked due to a downed tree and power lines Monday night.

Gusty winds knock out power across Clark County as branches and trees fall

State Highway 503 near Dubois and Dart roads in Ariel was fully blocked due to a downed tree and power lines Monday night.

February 25, 2025, 12:00pm Clark County News

Fierce wind and intermittently heavy rain battered the region Monday and Tuesday morning, leading to downed trees and some damage in Clark County and beyond. Read story

Speeding driver hits WSDOT truck stopped for earlier crash on Highway 500

February 20, 2025, 1:44pm Clark County News

A Washington State Department of Transportation pickup providing traffic control for a crash was damaged Wednesday when it was struck by a passing van on state Highway 500 near Interstate 205. Read story

A three-vehicle crash in January on Interstate 5 near Vancouver sent six workers to the hospital. A suspected drunk driver crashed into the rear of a WSDOT pickup truck, which pushed the truck into the rear of another.

Ticket-triggering speed cameras coming soon to Washington’s roadside construction zones

A three-vehicle crash in January on Interstate 5 near Vancouver sent six workers to the hospital. A suspected drunk driver crashed into the rear of a WSDOT pickup truck, which pushed the truck into the rear of another.

February 11, 2025, 8:13am Latest News

Drivers who blast through a construction zone at freeway speeds in Washington could see a $248 ticket arrive in the mail a few days later, under a state program that takes effect this year. Read story

The grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation to upgrade 39th Street in Washougal came from the agency’s Safe Routes to School program, which helps cities upgrade streets to make them safer for students to walk and bike to schools.

Washougal nabs $2 million grant for safety improvements to 39th Street near high school

The grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation to upgrade 39th Street in Washougal came from the agency’s Safe Routes to School program, which helps cities upgrade streets to make them safer for students to walk and bike to schools.

January 25, 2025, 6:10am Clark County News

The city of Washougal received a $2.06 million grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation that will improve safety on a busy section of 39th Street near Washougal High School. Read story

Gov.-elect Ferguson promotes assistant secretary to lead WA Department of Transportation

January 9, 2025, 7:39am Latest News

Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson on Wednesday announced his pick for transportation secretary. Read story