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Columbian Transportation & Environment Reporter

The start of major construction on the Columbia River Crossing is now set back to late 2014.

Coast Guard raises concerns with CRC work plan

The start of major construction on the Columbia River Crossing is now set back to late 2014.

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

U.S. Coast Guard officials have raised several red flags in the Columbia River Crossing's plan to resolve the still-uncertain question of the project's bridge height. Read story

A thick haze obscures a view of the Port of Vancouver and downtown on Tuesday, as wildfires continued to burn elsewhere in the Northwest. Local officials warned of extreme fire danger due to warm, dry conditions with no end in sight.

Air quality falls as particulates rise

A thick haze obscures a view of the Port of Vancouver and downtown on Tuesday, as wildfires continued to burn elsewhere in the Northwest. Local officials warned of extreme fire danger due to warm, dry conditions with no end in sight.

September 18, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Anyone with asthma may have noticed a difference in local air quality during the past couple of weeks. Read story

Hundreds of visitors gathered Saturday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the edication of Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River.

Bonneville Dam turns 75

Hundreds of visitors gathered Saturday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the edication of Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River.

September 15, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Your power is turning our darkness to dawn, Roll on, Columbia, roll on. Read story

At the peak of Condit Dam demolition in July, shown here, crews were removing about 500 cubic yards of concrete per day. The dam was breached in October.

Condit Dam removal complete

At the peak of Condit Dam demolition in July, shown here, crews were removing about 500 cubic yards of concrete per day. The dam was breached in October.

September 15, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Demolition crews first breached the dam last October with a carefully orchestrated blast of 700 pounds of dynamite. The explosion released a free-flowing White Salmon River for the first time in nearly a century. Read story

The Delta Park/Vanport Transit Center, seen here Sept.

Charged issue: C-Tran tax hike on November ballot

The Delta Park/Vanport Transit Center, seen here Sept.

September 14, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

For local ballot measures vying for attention during a presidential election year, it can be tough to get noticed. Some get lost in the din of national campaigns and crowded ballots. Read story

Vancouver, Camas, Washougal issue immediate burn ban

September 12, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The cities of Vancouver, Camas and Washougal have issued a total ban on recreational burning, effective immediately, due to high fire danger. Read story

State and federal officials are working to stop an oil leak at Bonneville Dam that's putting an estimated one to two tablespoons of oil per day into the Columbia River.

Bonneville Dam, BPA celebrate 75 years

State and federal officials are working to stop an oil leak at Bonneville Dam that's putting an estimated one to two tablespoons of oil per day into the Columbia River.

September 12, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Count a former president among the dignitaries expected to attend this weekend's 75th anniversary tribute to the Bonneville Dam. Read story

Photos by Steven Lane/The Columbian A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday marked the full opening of a new interchange at St. Johns Boulevard and state Highway 500 in Vancouver. Crews opened the interchange three months early, but other parts of the $48 million project are expected to continue until the end of this year.

St. Johns interchange opens

Photos by Steven Lane/The Columbian A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday marked the full opening of a new interchange at St. Johns Boulevard and state Highway 500 in Vancouver. Crews opened the interchange three months early, but other parts of the $48 million project are expected to continue until the end of this year.

September 12, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Transportation officials on Wednesday fully opened the new interchange at St. Johns Boulevard and state Highway 500, allowing access to all four ramps connecting the two thoroughfares for the first time. Read story

The first measurable rainfall in 51 days coated the Pearson Field gauge Monday, but skies cleared in time for Lucas Weber, 4, to enjoy a day at the Chelsea Anderson Memorial Playstation with his mom.

Vancouver’s dry spell ends at 51 days

The first measurable rainfall in 51 days coated the Pearson Field gauge Monday, but skies cleared in time for Lucas Weber, 4, to enjoy a day at the Chelsea Anderson Memorial Playstation with his mom.

September 9, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

It wasn't much, but 0.04 inches of rain early Monday was enough to end Vancouver's recent dry spell. Pearson Field went 51 consecutive days without measurable rain before the streak was broken Monday morning. Read story

Gorge commission preps funding pitch

September 9, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

It takes an optimist to do Darren Nichols' job. Fortunately, the executive director of the Columbia River Gorge Commission more than fits that description. Read story