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Arguably the biggest change from the days of the Columbia River Crossing project a decade ago, the Coast Guard now requires a preliminary navigation determination to be created much earlier in the review process.

I-5 Bridge replacement officials learn from past, hope policy changes smooth path to new span

Arguably the biggest change from the days of the Columbia River Crossing project a decade ago, the Coast Guard now requires a preliminary navigation determination to be created much earlier in the review process.

November 2, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

One of the biggest hurdles the Interstate Bridge Replacement program faces has moved much closer to the starting line, thanks to policy changes made following the failed Columbia River Crossing megaproject. Read story

Interstate 5 Bridge Supervisor Marc Gross, right, and Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Administrator Greg Johnson talk Oct. 5 atop one of the Interstate 5 Bridge's lift towers. Johnson and his family were forced to move so a highway could be built on the homes' land. Johnson, who was in kindergarten, thought the moves were fun, but his siblings struggled with it. Two of his five siblings were held back a grade.

I-5 span replacement chief Greg Johnson has history of building bridges

Interstate 5 Bridge Supervisor Marc Gross, right, and Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Administrator Greg Johnson talk Oct. 5 atop one of the Interstate 5 Bridge's lift towers. Johnson and his family were forced to move so a highway could be built on the homes' land. Johnson, who was in kindergarten, thought the moves were fun, but his siblings struggled with it. Two of his five siblings were held back a grade.

October 31, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

As Greg Johnson stood atop a green scaffolding tower of the Interstate 5 Bridge on an overcast autumn afternoon, he leaned on a rail and looked at the water that separates Oregon and Washington. Read story

Northeast 99th Street to close Oct. 31-Dec. 31

October 25, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News Free

Northeast 99th Street is scheduled to be closed from Oct. 31 through Dec. 31 for sanitary sewer repairs from N.E. 107th Avenue west to where the road dead ends at the Clark County landfill. Read story

A small flame burns in the Camas Creek Watershed while firefighters tackle the Nakia Fire on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 19, 2022.

Safety first on front lines of Nakia Creek Fire

A small flame burns in the Camas Creek Watershed while firefighters tackle the Nakia Fire on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 19, 2022.

October 19, 2022, 5:38pm Clark County News

Through a thin but pervasive layer of smoke, Tyler Arbogast, division supervisor for the Oregon Department of Forestry, watches seven firefighters mop up the edge of the Nakia Creek Fire. Read story

Southbound Interstate 5 to Interstate 205 ramp closure Thursday night

October 19, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News Free

The southbound Interstate 5 to Interstate 205 offramp will be closed from 8 p.m. Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday for concrete panel replacement. Read story

Kyree Amusa, who works at The Yard Milkshake Bar, often sees cars racing down Waterfront Way traveling around 60 mph. A new series of speed bumps aims to stop that.

Speed ‘humps’ installed at The Waterfront Vancouver to curb racing, other dangerous activity

Kyree Amusa, who works at The Yard Milkshake Bar, often sees cars racing down Waterfront Way traveling around 60 mph. A new series of speed bumps aims to stop that.

October 19, 2022, 6:03am Business

Nearly every night at around 10 p.m., Kyree Amusa, who works at ​​The Yard Milkshake Bar, sees cars racing down The Waterfront Vancouver’s road, sometimes traveling around 60 mph. Read story

Democratic candidate for Washington's 3rd Congressional District Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, right, looks skyward while Republican candidate Joe Kent gives his closing remarks on Saturday during a debate at the Vancouver Community Library.

3rd District candidates Kent, Perez differ on Interstate 5 Bridge projectvideo icon

Democratic candidate for Washington's 3rd Congressional District Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, right, looks skyward while Republican candidate Joe Kent gives his closing remarks on Saturday during a debate at the Vancouver Community Library.

October 19, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez supports replacing the Interstate 5 Bridge. Joe Kent wants a third bridge to be built west of I-5 and the existing bridge to be retrofitted to withstand earthquakes. Read story

Trucks commonly use the Interstate 5 Bridge, but frequent congestion slows movement of freight.

Interstate 5 Bridge project replacement receives $1M federal grant

Trucks commonly use the Interstate 5 Bridge, but frequent congestion slows movement of freight.

October 14, 2022, 2:57pm Clark County News

The Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Program received its first federal funding: a $1 million planning grant from the Federal Highway Administration. Read story

Interstate 5 work near Toledo to slow traffic

October 12, 2022, 8:20pm Clark County News Free

Travel along northbound Interstate 5 near the Cowlitz River bridge will be reduced to one lane until Oct. 13. Delays of more than 30 minutes in the morning and up to an hour or longer during peak afternoon travel times are expected. Read story

Clark County advises N.E. Cedar Creek Road to be closed Oct. 12 for culvert work

October 8, 2022, 5:38am Clark County News Free

The 2800 block of Northeast Cedar Creek Road, near the intersection with Horton Road, will be closed Oct. 12 for an emergency culvert replacement. Read story