Long-term planning for transportation, utilities, and public facilities to accommodate population growth and development
Lawmakers in Olympia are now seeking federal intervention to expedite repairs on the Fairfax Bridge, as Wilkeson’s mayor accuses state leaders of neglect and political distraction.
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WSDOT has allocated $12.16 million in federal funding to build 14 new electric vehicle charging stations along major highways, part of Washington’s expansion of statewide EV infrastructure.
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A new report places Washington near the bottom for driving conditions, citing long commutes and poor road quality — a reality Cowlitz County drivers know all too well.
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A major washout on Barnes Drive in Castle Rock has closed one lane and raised urgent safety concerns. Repairs are still unplanned—this incident underscores the urgent need for resilient infrastructure in Cowlitz County.
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A new city-commissioned market study suggests Portland can’t sustain both a renovated Keller Auditorium and a new Broadway-scale venue at PSU, tipping the balance toward the university project and leaving the beloved Keller’s future in doubt.
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Washington State Ferries held two online community meetings on Jan. 21 to review 2025 performance and preview 2026 service planning—issues that matter to southwest Washington residents traveling through the Puget Sound region.
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Newly reported documents suggest the Interstate Bridge Replacement program’s real cost range may be far higher than the long-cited $5–$7.5B estimate, intensifying scrutiny over transparency and raising fresh stakes for tolling and regional transportation budgets that can ripple into Cowlitz County.
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Phase 3 of the Lower Columbia College water main relocation is underway at Washington Way and 15th Avenue, with lane closures, detours and temporary bus stop moves expected through Feb. 13.
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WSDOT says it’s advancing two options after the April 2025 closure of the SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge: build a replacement just north of the current bridge, or keep SR 165 closed and remove the historic span.
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WSDOT has published its final planning study for the closed SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge near Carbonado and is moving two options into design and environmental review: build a replacement bridge north of the current alignment, or remove the bridge and keep SR 165 closed south of Carbonado.
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