Clark County Council candidates divide on light rail and growth as primary approaches
Three of the five Clark County Council seats are on the ballot this year, with the August 4 primary set...
Bistate project to replace the aging I-5 bridge between Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington
Three of the five Clark County Council seats are on the ballot this year, with the August 4 primary set...
Rep. John Ley has introduced a bill seeking an independent audit of the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project to improve fiscal oversight and accountability as costs continue to grow.
The I‑5 Bridge Replacement Program has completed its Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, moving the project closer to final federal approval by summer.
The federal government has earmarked $100 million for light rail construction as part of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project connecting Portland and Vancouver, reigniting debate across Southwest Washington over cost and scope.
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.