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The start of major construction on the Columbia River Crossing is now set back to late 2014.

Coast Guard: More info needed on CRC bridge height

The start of major construction on the Columbia River Crossing is now set back to late 2014.

March 12, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The U.S. Coast Guard has told Columbia River Crossing leaders that it can't proceed on a crucial permit application without more information on the project's proposed bridge height and its impacts. Read story

Letter: Another issue for the CRC debate

June 7, 2013, 5:00pm Letters to the Editor

Another issue for the CRC debate Read story

Opponents of the Columbia River Crossing project filled the Grand Ballroom at the Red Lion Hotel at the Quay on Friday.

Rivers: State funds for CRC unlikely

Opponents of the Columbia River Crossing project filled the Grand Ballroom at the Red Lion Hotel at the Quay on Friday.

March 29, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

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. Read story

By the time the Columbia River Crossing locks its doors for good next month, taxpayers may end up spending more than $200 million on an effort that never turned a shovel toward actual construction.

Attempt to revive CRC on the ropes

By the time the Columbia River Crossing locks its doors for good next month, taxpayers may end up spending more than $200 million on an effort that never turned a shovel toward actual construction.

March 6, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

As Oregon's legislative session winds down, lawmakers' final days in Salem could spell the final days of the Columbia River Crossing. Read story

Hilda Lail, Vancouver Public Schools' bilingual family and community engagement partnership coordinator, was named the 2023 Washington State Classified School Employee of the Year.

Classified School Employee of the Year: VPS honoree attributes success to background as immigrant from Mexico

Hilda Lail, Vancouver Public Schools' bilingual family and community engagement partnership coordinator, was named the 2023 Washington State Classified School Employee of the Year.

October 11, 2023, 7:38pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Hilda Lail will admit it: She cries a lot. Read story

The White House announced Tuesday that President Barack Obama's new budget proposal includes $39 million for the light-rail component of the Columbia River Crossing.

White House sets aside $39 million for CRC work

The White House announced Tuesday that President Barack Obama's new budget proposal includes $39 million for the light-rail component of the Columbia River Crossing.

February 14, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

The White House says it has $39 million waiting for light rail on the Columbia River Crossing in next year's budget, but only if plans stay on track. Read story

Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler moved legislation today that advises the U.S.

Herrera Beutler questions CRC expenses

Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler moved legislation today that advises the U.S.

March 5, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

In a letter sent to Columbia River Crossing Director Nancy Boyd today, U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, asked Boyd to explain why certain CRC expenses are necessary. Read story

Open house focuses on history of CRC area

May 19, 2011, 12:00am Clark County News

The Columbia River Crossing will host a community open house on Wednesday on the historic and cultural resources within the CRC five-mile project area. Read story

Thousands of Clark County commuters make their way across the Interstate 5 Bridge into Portland every day.

UPDATE: House Democrats offer $49M for CRC

Thousands of Clark County commuters make their way across the Interstate 5 Bridge into Portland every day.

April 3, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

OLYMPIA -- The Washington state House released a scaled-back transportation budget proposal Thursday, with Transportation Committee chairwoman saying she plans to unveil a revised revenue package to pay for new projects next week. Read story

The start of major construction on the Columbia River Crossing is now set back to late 2014.

White House makes CRC announcement official

The start of major construction on the Columbia River Crossing is now set back to late 2014.

August 19, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The White House on Monday made official its announcement that the Columbia River Crossing will be among a handful of transportation projects expedited as part of President Barack Obama's "We Can't Wait" initiative. Read story

U.S. Rep.

Herrera Beutler seeks CRC info

U.S. Rep.

September 13, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, told the U.S. Coast Guard on Friday that she has concerns with an Oregon-led Columbia River Crossing plan. Read story

A photograph displayed at Tuesday's CRC hearing shows oil rigs built by Thompson Metal Fab, which their executives say will be too large to cross underneath the proposed new bridge.

Coast Guard hears CRC objections from project’s critics

A photograph displayed at Tuesday's CRC hearing shows oil rigs built by Thompson Metal Fab, which their executives say will be too large to cross underneath the proposed new bridge.

June 4, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

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. Read story

The Interstate 5 Bridge across the Columbia River, seen Wednesday looking southwest from Vancouver, includes two spans. The northbound span was built in 1917, and the southbound span was added in 1958.

Backers of CRC push to revive project

The Interstate 5 Bridge across the Columbia River, seen Wednesday looking southwest from Vancouver, includes two spans. The northbound span was built in 1917, and the southbound span was added in 1958.

August 6, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

A group of Columbia River Crossing supporters believe they've hatched a plan that could revive the controversial Interstate 5 Bridge replacement -- with light rail -- and without the approval of the Washington Legislature. Read story

Letter: CRC … we deserve better

December 22, 2012, 4:00pm Letters to the Editor

CRC ... we deserve better Read story

Thousands of Clark County commuters make their way across the Interstate 5 Bridge into Portland every day.

C-Tran delays support of CRC (with video)

Thousands of Clark County commuters make their way across the Interstate 5 Bridge into Portland every day.

May 21, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Citing several unanswered questions about the Columbia River Crossing project, the C-Tran board decided Tuesday evening to put off a decision about whether it should reaffirm its commitment to the controversial project. Read story

Letter: Failure guaranteed by GOP senators

September 16, 2013, 5:00pm Letters to the Editor

As the former co-chair of Columbia River Crossing's Project Sponsor's Council, I read with concern the Sept. 5 editorial "Ignoring it won't help." Gov. Jay Inslee has always been and remains a strong supporter of CRC. Read story

Jayne: Listening a critical skill in this job – and everywhere else

August 10, 2013, 5:00pm Columns

Let's start with a disclaimer: No, I'm not obsessed with the CRC. Read story

The Interstate 5 Bridge from the Hayden Island mobile home park.

ODOT head: Oregon must act now to keep CRC on track

The Interstate 5 Bridge from the Hayden Island mobile home park.

October 22, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Oregon lawmakers must act this fall to recommit money to the Columbia River Crossing, or the project's schedule and political support will unravel, Oregon Department of Transportation Director Matthew Garrett told a group of business leaders and citizens in Portland this morning. Read story

The Interstate 5 Bridge from the Hayden Island mobile home park.

UPDATE: CRC inks mitigation deal with Thompson Metal Fab

The Interstate 5 Bridge from the Hayden Island mobile home park.

August 28, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Columbia River Crossing has reached a mitigation agreement with Thompson Metal Fab, meaning the project has now inked deals to compensate all three major river manufacturers affected by the project's proposed bridge height. Read story

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee vetoes a section of an $8.7 billion state transportation budget Monday in Olympia. Inslee vetoed the section that had $81 million in planning money set aside for replacing the bridge connecting Portland and Vancouver, because of concerns that the state's $450 million share of the bridge's costs might not be funded by the Legislature.

Inslee vetoes $81M for CRC

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee vetoes a section of an $8.7 billion state transportation budget Monday in Olympia. Inslee vetoed the section that had $81 million in planning money set aside for replacing the bridge connecting Portland and Vancouver, because of concerns that the state's $450 million share of the bridge's costs might not be funded by the Legislature.

May 20, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

It's all or nothing, Gov. Jay Inslee indicated Monday in the battle to get $450 million for the Columbia River Crossing project. Read story