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Blue skies and a blanket of white, like this view in Hazel Dell, were a common sight in Clark County on Friday. The area is expected to receive 1 to 4 inches more snow Saturday night and Sunday morning. At top, the melt-refreeze cycle created impressive icicles on this parked vehicle.

Clark County digs out from snowstorm despite freezing temps

Blue skies and a blanket of white, like this view in Hazel Dell, were a common sight in Clark County on Friday. The area is expected to receive 1 to 4 inches more snow Saturday night and Sunday morning. At top, the melt-refreeze cycle created impressive icicles on this parked vehicle.

February 24, 2023, 7:24am Clark County News Free

Despite below freezing temperatures, Clark County roads were much clearer Friday morning, though agencies around the Northwest were warning anyone venturing out to take it slow and be prepared for the worst.  Read story

A snowplow travels Northeast Leverich Park Way in Vancouver late Thursday morning, Feb. 23, 2023.

Winter weather crashes block freeways in Clark County, Portland

A snowplow travels Northeast Leverich Park Way in Vancouver late Thursday morning, Feb. 23, 2023.

February 23, 2023, 2:30pm Clark County News Free

Clark County woke up to more snow and very cold temperatures Thursday morning after a late winter storm arrived in the Northwest. Traffic on both bridges was blocked by crashes, Interstate 5 saw a series of jackknifed semis and travel got worse as the morning continued.  Read story

Townsfolk turn out for the opening of the Interstate Bridge on Feb. 14, 1917.

Radio show takes us back to 1917 opening of Interstate Bridge

Townsfolk turn out for the opening of the Interstate Bridge on Feb. 14, 1917.

February 19, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

If radio had been around in 1917 to broadcast Vancouver Mayor Milton Evans bellowing his celebratory speech about the opening of the Interstate Bridge, listeners would have heard honking car horns, clashing cymbals and beating drums of the police marching band in the background. Read story

Construction of toll stations starts on the Interstate Bridge.

Interstate Bridge: Second span revives tolls

Construction of toll stations starts on the Interstate Bridge.

February 19, 2023, 5:55am Clark County News

A howitzer boomed and jets zoomed overhead as hundreds of spectators gathered to celebrate the opening of the second span of the Interstate 5 Bridge. Read story

A 60-foot Vine bus at the C-Tran maintenance center in Vancouver.

C-Tran unveils plan for new route

A 60-foot Vine bus at the C-Tran maintenance center in Vancouver.

February 16, 2023, 7:19pm Business

C-Tran officials have unveiled their tentative plan for a third line of bus rapid transit, connecting the Vancouver waterfront and the Salmon Creek area via Highway 99. Read story

The railroad bridge over the Lewis River has experienced a number of fatalities, injuries and close calls leading to the Clark County Council holding a public hearing about vacating the adjacent Northwest Lancaster Road.

Clark County Council holds hearing on vacating Northwest Lancaster Road near Ridgefield

The railroad bridge over the Lewis River has experienced a number of fatalities, injuries and close calls leading to the Clark County Council holding a public hearing about vacating the adjacent Northwest Lancaster Road.

February 13, 2023, 5:23pm Clark County News

A hazardous railroad bridge near Ridgefield is one step closer to being safer after the Clark County Council held a public hearing Feb. 7 about vacating the adjacent Northwest Lancaster Road. Read story

Lane closure set for part of Highway 14

February 9, 2023, 5:58am Clark County News

Westbound state Highway 14 between Southeast 164th Avenue and Interstate 205 will be reduced from two lanes to one to provide a safe work area for construction crews as they widen that portion of the highway. Read story

Cars snake through a construction zone at the intersection of South Royle Road and South 15th Street in Ridgefield. Residents say it's difficult to drive on, especially at night.

Ridgefield residents riled over Royle Road construction mistakes, delays

Cars snake through a construction zone at the intersection of South Royle Road and South 15th Street in Ridgefield. Residents say it's difficult to drive on, especially at night.

February 2, 2023, 5:42pm Business

Delays and mistakes on the South Royle Road improvement project in Ridgefield led Steve Stuart, the Ridgefield city manager, to issue a public apology for the star-crossed project’s woes. Read story

Regional Transportation Council receives $300K Safe Streets grant

January 31, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

The Regional Transportation Council received a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Safe Streets for All program. The program is designed to reduce crashes and fatalities, especially for cyclists and pedestrians. Read story

A rendering shows the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge replacement, which, like the proposed I-5 project, would allow for bikes and pedestrians to cross the river safely.

Like I-5, Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge needs to be replaced

A rendering shows the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge replacement, which, like the proposed I-5 project, would allow for bikes and pedestrians to cross the river safely.

January 31, 2023, 6:01am Clark County News

Stop me if you’ve heard this before: A green, 100-year-old drawbridge with narrow lanes spanning the Columbia River is in dire need of replacement. Read story