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Columbian Transportation & Environment Reporter

A group that failed to collect enough signatures to force a vote on light rail filed a lawsuit Monday, challenging a state law that invalidated some of their signatures.

C-Tran receives Plan B for light rail

A group that failed to collect enough signatures to force a vote on light rail filed a lawsuit Monday, challenging a state law that invalidated some of their signatures.

November 7, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

A day after voters rejected a sales tax increase to help pay for light rail, at least one group offered its answer to an inevitable question. Read story

Vancouver City Councilor Jack Burkman, center, displays election results at Clark College's Gaiser Hall.

Voters soundly reject C-Tran measure

Vancouver City Councilor Jack Burkman, center, displays election results at Clark College's Gaiser Hall.

November 6, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

Voters soundly rejected a sales tax increase to help pay for light rail Tuesday, delivering a possible setback to the Columbia River Crossing. Read story

Malinowski apparent winner in bid for seat on Clark Public Utilities board

November 6, 2012, 4:00pm Business

Jim Malinowski appeared victorious in his bid for a seat on the Clark Public Utilities Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night, grabbing a solid lead against Julia Anderson, according to preliminary election results. Read story

The former location of Condit Dam on the White Salmon River, shown earlier this year.

With Condit Dam gone, access restored to White Salmon River

The former location of Condit Dam on the White Salmon River, shown earlier this year.

November 4, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

PacifiCorp has lifted access restrictions on the lower White Salmon River, opening the entire waterway to recreation and rafting for the first time. Read story

An artist's rendering of a park-and-ride garage for light rail commuters at Fifth and Columbia streets in downtown Vancouver.

Parking plans for CRC are a city issue

An artist's rendering of a park-and-ride garage for light rail commuters at Fifth and Columbia streets in downtown Vancouver.

November 4, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

Its parking program already in flux, the city of Vancouver is preparing for what could be the biggest curve ball yet: the Columbia River Crossing. Read story

Paradise Point State Park is one of Clark County's two state parks.

Washington parks seek funding certainty

Paradise Point State Park is one of Clark County's two state parks.

November 4, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

As revenues continue to fall short of projections, state parks leaders are sending a message to Washington lawmakers: We can't do it alone. Read story

Pearson Field as seen from the air.

Airspace dispute likely to drag on

Pearson Field as seen from the air.

October 29, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The dispute over a controversial change to local airspace restrictions likely won't be resolved before a previously announced deadline expires at the end of this month, city of Vancouver officials said Monday. Read story

Among the features built into the Emerald-designated home in the Salmon Creek area are LED lights and insulation designed to maximize efficiency.

Green home aims to be one of a kind

Among the features built into the Emerald-designated home in the Salmon Creek area are LED lights and insulation designed to maximize efficiency.

October 24, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The home is far from finished, but Troy Johns is happy to show it off early. Actually, that's the point. Read story

Even as a new, elevated section of state Highway 14 opened to traffic this week, work continues on the $50 million expansion effort.

Highway 14 now a straight shooter

Even as a new, elevated section of state Highway 14 opened to traffic this week, work continues on the $50 million expansion effort.

October 23, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

WASHOUGAL -- The wait is over: Many commuters Wednesday will take their first drive on a new, elevated state Highway 14 through Camas and Washougal. Read story

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A sturgeon was among the fish recently tested for toxins by Columbia Riverkeeper.

‘Alarming’ toxin levels found in Columbia fish

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A sturgeon was among the fish recently tested for toxins by Columbia Riverkeeper.

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

A new series of tests found "alarming" levels of toxins in fish caught from the Columbia River and Columbia Slough, according to an advocacy group that released its results this week. Read story