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Columbian Transportation & Environment Reporter

The Interstate 5 bridge from the Oregon side looking northwest toward Washington.

Kitzhaber: New answers on CRC by Sept. 15

The Interstate 5 bridge from the Oregon side looking northwest toward Washington.

August 27, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber has kicked his state's review of an Oregon-led Columbia River Crossing into high gear, telling legislative leaders in a letter today that they'll have answers on its feasibility by Sept. 15. Read story

Columbia Land Trust stewardship lead Dan Friesz holds a map of Pierce Island during a walk through the island this week.

Gorge islands a rare setting for renaissance

Columbia Land Trust stewardship lead Dan Friesz holds a map of Pierce Island during a walk through the island this week.

August 23, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The state-endangered plant is one of many characteristics that have drawn renewed attention to the unique ecosystem supported by Pierce Island, nearby Ives Island and the surrounding area as environmental stewardship groups continue their efforts. Read story

Riders prepare to board the No. 37 bus at Evergreen Boulevard and C Street in Vancouver this week. C-Tran plans to tweak several routes starting Sept. 15. Some fares will increase Sept.

C-Tran routes changing; fares to rise

Riders prepare to board the No. 37 bus at Evergreen Boulevard and C Street in Vancouver this week. C-Tran plans to tweak several routes starting Sept. 15. Some fares will increase Sept.

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

C-Tran riders can expect to see changes to several bus routes starting next month, including a major adjustment on the agency's second-busiest line. Read story

BNSF Railway BNSF Railway plans to invest $125 million in maintenance and capital improvements to its track system in Washington this year. The work has resulted in about 300 new hires in the state, including nearly 100 from the Vancouver area, according to the company.

BNSF invests $125M in state’s track system

BNSF Railway BNSF Railway plans to invest $125 million in maintenance and capital improvements to its track system in Washington this year. The work has resulted in about 300 new hires in the state, including nearly 100 from the Vancouver area, according to the company.

August 18, 2013, 5:00pm Business

A broad capital investment effort now underway is steering an estimated $125 million in maintenance work and improvements to BNSF Railway's track system in Washington this year, the company announced Monday. Read story

The Interstate 5 bridge from the Oregon side looking northwest toward Washington.

Oregon-first CRC faces more questions

The Interstate 5 bridge from the Oregon side looking northwest toward Washington.

August 18, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

As Washington phases out its involvement in the Columbia River Crossing, the project's remaining director said last week he still considers it a bistate effort. Read story

Scoop, handled by Bryan White, drives a lamb during the Lacamas Valley Sheep Dog Trial outside Camas on Saturday.

Sheepdogs show drive in Lacamas Valley

Scoop, handled by Bryan White, drives a lamb during the Lacamas Valley Sheep Dog Trial outside Camas on Saturday.

August 17, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

CAMAS -- Watch one run at any sheepdog trial, and it's easy to see why newcomers to the sport are impressed. Read story

C-Tran began exploring a possible bus rapid transit system for Vancouver's Fourth Plain corridor in early 2011; the C-Tran board endorsed the concept in the form of a locally preferred alternative in 2012.

Panel has three options for allocating C-Tran power

C-Tran began exploring a possible bus rapid transit system for Vancouver's Fourth Plain corridor in early 2011; the C-Tran board endorsed the concept in the form of a locally preferred alternative in 2012.

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

The committee weighing a possible shake-up of the C-Tran Board of Directors has narrowed its options to three proposals -- two of which would shift more power to the county's smaller cities. Read story

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray takes the lectern Tuesday in dedicating the Interstate 5 interchange at Ridgefield.

Sen. Murray: Let’s get moving on infrastructure

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray takes the lectern Tuesday in dedicating the Interstate 5 interchange at Ridgefield.

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

RIDGEFIELD -- U.S. Sen. Patty Murray signaled support Tuesday for the latest push to revive the Columbia River Crossing, saying the effort to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge should remain a priority. Read story

MOTT, short for Meat On The Table, gets a bath Friday at the Clark County Fair.

Think prettying up a pig is easy? Hogwash! (with video)

MOTT, short for Meat On The Table, gets a bath Friday at the Clark County Fair.

August 9, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

It usually takes more than one set of hands to wash a pig. Craig Murray knows this from experience. Read story

A group of Columbia River Crossing supporters formally made their plea to revive the controversial Interstate 5 Bridge replacement on Wednesday, sending a letter to the Washington and Oregon governors.

CRC supporters send governors their plan to revive the project

A group of Columbia River Crossing supporters formally made their plea to revive the controversial Interstate 5 Bridge replacement on Wednesday, sending a letter to the Washington and Oregon governors.

August 7, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

A group of Columbia River Crossing supporters formally made their plea to revive the controversial Interstate 5 Bridge replacement on Wednesday, sending a letter to the Washington and Oregon governors. Read story