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Illustration of the Interstate 5 Bridge with a tunnel.

Why alternative Interstate 5 Bridge replacement ideas won’t work

Illustration of the Interstate 5 Bridge with a tunnel.

September 18, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

Nearly everyone agrees the Interstate 5 Bridge is not serving the region well. Read story

Intersection of N.E. 99th Street, N.E. 94th Ave. to close for at least 20 days

September 16, 2022, 5:59am Clark County News

The intersection of Northeast 99th Street and Northeast 94th Avenue will be closed starting Monday, Sept. 26 for at least 20 days; however, it may be extended longer. Read story

I-5 Bridge overnight closures planned for Friday

September 15, 2022, 5:45am Clark County News Free

Overnight closures on the Interstate 5 Bridge will occur from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Friday and Sept. 23 while Oregon Department of Transportation crews oil and grease 6½ miles of bridge cables. Read story

The new 392,000-square-foot Portland International Airport roof contains many skylights designed to bring a lot of natural light into the space.

Piecing together new wood roof at Portland International Airport

The new 392,000-square-foot Portland International Airport roof contains many skylights designed to bring a lot of natural light into the space.

September 14, 2022, 6:36pm Clark County News

Three pieces of one of the world’s largest puzzles, also known as Portland International Airport’s new 392,000-square-foot, curved roof, are currently in place. Read story

A newly installed barrier in front of Cascade Park Village is making life difficult for its residents and their visitors by not allowing left turns into the property. People are often breaking traffic laws to U-turn into the property, or driving the wrong way to access the entrance.

Southeast First Street median in Vancouver turns into nightmare

A newly installed barrier in front of Cascade Park Village is making life difficult for its residents and their visitors by not allowing left turns into the property. People are often breaking traffic laws to U-turn into the property, or driving the wrong way to access the entrance.

September 13, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

A new unassuming concrete divider on Southeast First Street is causing large divisions between nearby residents and the city, as the former group argues their health and safety are at stake. Read story

PacifiCorp shutters recreation areas due to fire danger in Washington

September 11, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

Access to PacifiCorp’s Yale and Swift properties in the Lewis River basin will be closed until fire hazard conditions improve. Read story

Rowen Whelchel, 13, of Vancouver makes enormous bubbles at the Columbia Play Project booth for children's science projects Saturday during the Peace and Justice Fair at Esther Short Park.

Peace and Justice Fair in Esther Short Park is positively charged

Rowen Whelchel, 13, of Vancouver makes enormous bubbles at the Columbia Play Project booth for children's science projects Saturday during the Peace and Justice Fair at Esther Short Park.

September 10, 2022, 6:54pm Clark County News

Hundreds flocked to Esther Short Park for the 19th annual Peace and Justice Fair on Saturday, undeterred by the yellow haze and smoke that made your eyes water and the back of your throat burn slightly. Read story

Vancouver culvert work to close part of Northwest 11th Avenue

September 8, 2022, 5:41am Clark County News Free

Northwest 11th Avenue between Northwest 164th and Northwest 179th Streets will be closed from Sept. 12 through the end of the month as a culvert is installed across Northwest 11th Avenue. Detours on Northwest/Northeast 164th Street/Northeast 10th Avenue/Northeast Delfel Road will allow drivers to access Northwest 11th Avenue south of… Read story

Vancouver to see four EV charging stations open at PeaceHealth

September 8, 2022, 5:41am Clark County News Free

Four electric vehicle charging stations are now open at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, located in the North parking lot off of N.E. 87th Ave., near the Northeast Fifth Street entrance. Charging can be paid for through the SemaConnect and Plugshare mobile apps or with a credit card. Revenue from the… Read story

The Regional Transportation Council opened public comment on the proposed $512 million 2023 - 2026 transportation improvement program. Projects include funding the bridge replacement and a third bus rapid transit line along Highway 99 from Salmon Creek to the Vancouver waterfront.

Regional Transportation Council seeks public input on major 2023-26 road projects in Vancouver area

The Regional Transportation Council opened public comment on the proposed $512 million 2023 - 2026 transportation improvement program. Projects include funding the bridge replacement and a third bus rapid transit line along Highway 99 from Salmon Creek to the Vancouver waterfront.

September 4, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

The Regional Transportation Council is seeking public input on a proposed blueprint for major infrastructure-improvement projects through the middle of this decade. Read story