<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=192888919167017&amp;ev=PageView&amp;noscript=1">
Thursday,  September 19 , 2024

Linkedin Pinterest
Photo of Eric Florip

Stories by Eric Florip

Columbian Transportation & Environment Reporter

Democrat Maureen Winningham of Vancouver, left, is challenging state Rep.

Democrat Winningham challenges Pike in 18th District

Democrat Maureen Winningham of Vancouver, left, is challenging state Rep.

February 1, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

Vancouver businesswoman Maureen Winningham has announced that she'll run for the legislative seat now held by state Rep. Liz Pike, R-Camas. Read story

Congress and guests listen to President Barack Obama's report on the State of the Union, Tuesday, Jan.

Local delegation reacts to State of the Union address

Congress and guests listen to President Barack Obama's report on the State of the Union, Tuesday, Jan.

January 28, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

Southwest Washington's three representatives in Congress all struck a hopeful tone in response to President Barack Obama's call for action on immigration, tax reform and other issues during the State of the Union address Tuesday night. Read story

Bills take aim at safety of oil transport

January 27, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

A shifting U.S. energy landscape has state lawmakers in Olympia taking a renewed look at the transport of oil through Washington railways and waterways. Read story

Oregon Gov.

Kitzhaber: CRC will die without action by March

Oregon Gov.

January 26, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

Oregon will pull the plug on the Columbia River Crossing in March if its Legislature doesn't recommit to the $2.7 billion project during the upcoming session, Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber said in a letter to lawmakers on Monday. Read story

State Rep.

Another candidate jumps into 49th District race

State Rep.

January 22, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

Another candidate has stepped forward to run for the legislative seat now held by state Rep. Jim Moeller, D-Vancouver. Read story

Clark County's small cities must decide soon if they will allow the production and sale of marijuana within their boundaries.

Pot bills would rework medical marijuana system

Clark County's small cities must decide soon if they will allow the production and sale of marijuana within their boundaries.

January 20, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

A pair of bills under consideration in the Washington Legislature aim to better align the state's medical marijuana system with its still-evolving market for recreational pot. Read story

Rep.

Crain to make another try to unseat Moeller

Rep.

January 20, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

Vancouver resident Carolyn Crain has announced that she'll again run for the legislative seat currently held by state Rep. Jim Moeller, D-Vancouver. Read story

C-Tran bottom line for new budget improves

January 14, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

The C-Tran Board of Directors on Tuesday approved a change to its two-year budget that will boost the agency's bottom line by nearly $1 million. Read story

Vancouver resident Barbara Chu boards a C-Van vehicle after buying groceries at Chuck's Produce on Thursday.

C-Tran works to fill C-Van demand

Vancouver resident Barbara Chu boards a C-Van vehicle after buying groceries at Chuck's Produce on Thursday.

January 12, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

After almost 10 years riding C-Van, Barbara Chu can't imagine her life without it. The Vancouver resident uses C-Tran's demand-based paratransit service for doctor appointments, grocery shopping and a host of other trips around the area. Read story

The Columbia River Crossing project would have replaced the Interstate 5 Bridge.

Oregon treasurer not fully sold on CRC

The Columbia River Crossing project would have replaced the Interstate 5 Bridge.

January 10, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

Though an investment-grade financial analysis offered some good news for the Columbia River Crossing this week, Oregon Treasurer Ted Wheeler says he's still not fully sold on the project. Read story