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Stories by William Seekamp

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In a sense, the main terminal&rsquo;s new roof is one of the world&rsquo;s largest wooden puzzles. It can be separated into 20 individual pieces which were moved from the fabrication yard, located three-quarters of a mile down the tarmac, to the main terminal. Each piece weighs at least 600,000 pounds and took four nights to be moved into place. (Photos by Stephen A.

Get ready to look up at Portland International Airport’s reconstructed main terminal

In a sense, the main terminal&rsquo;s new roof is one of the world&rsquo;s largest wooden puzzles. It can be separated into 20 individual pieces which were moved from the fabrication yard, located three-quarters of a mile down the tarmac, to the main terminal. Each piece weighs at least 600,000 pounds and took four nights to be moved into place. (Photos by Stephen A.

January 30, 2024, 6:08am Business

After five years of construction at Portland International Airport, the final piece — the reconstructed main terminal — will open in May. Read story

Potholes form when ice, snow or rain seeps into asphalt pavement through cracks. The moisture beneath the surface expands when temperatures drop. When it drains, a gap forms underneath the pavement, which crumbles into a pothole when a vehicle drives over it.

Potholes an emerging hazard for Clark County vehicles; crews prioritize high-traffic areas

Potholes form when ice, snow or rain seeps into asphalt pavement through cracks. The moisture beneath the surface expands when temperatures drop. When it drains, a gap forms underneath the pavement, which crumbles into a pothole when a vehicle drives over it.

January 26, 2024, 6:02am Clark County News

If you’ve noticed yourself swerving to avoid potholes, you’re not alone; roads in Clark County are littered with potholes after a week of snow and ice. Read story

The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge crosses the Columbia River about 60 miles east of Vancouver.

‘This bridge is a lifeline’: Hood River bridge replacement gets $200M from feds

The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge crosses the Columbia River about 60 miles east of Vancouver.

January 22, 2024, 1:06pm Clark County News

The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge replacement project received a $200 million federal grant, federal and local officials announced Monday. Read story

Although road diets — the repurposing of lanes devoted to vehicle traffic — are becoming more frequent in the city of Vancouver with the Complete Streets program and new Transportation System Plan update, they continue to elicit a strong reaction from the public.

It’s just how we roll now: Lane reconfiguration is ‘the new normal’ in Vancouver, but some have concerns

Although road diets — the repurposing of lanes devoted to vehicle traffic — are becoming more frequent in the city of Vancouver with the Complete Streets program and new Transportation System Plan update, they continue to elicit a strong reaction from the public.

January 22, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

Nearly every day, Joe and Laurie Arndt see someone running a stop sign on McGillivray Boulevard, the roomy four-lane road that runs between Interstate 205 and Southeast 164th Avenue. Read story

C-Tran facility service worker Sterling Hinkle watches a bus roll into a stop on Mill Plain Boulevard on Tuesday in Vancouver.

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C-Tran facility service worker Sterling Hinkle watches a bus roll into a stop on Mill Plain Boulevard on Tuesday in Vancouver.

January 18, 2024, 1:55pm Clark County News

As Clark County continues to thaw, C-Tran is working to maintain and restore bus routes. Read story

Guardrail work in Clark County could cause traffic delays

January 18, 2024, 5:56am Clark County News

Construction to replace guardrails on Northwest 36th Avenue, Northeast 10th Avenue and Northeast Boutelle Road is expected to start Monday and end in February, although exact dates are weather-dependent. Read story

That portion of Northeast 152nd Avenue currently has scattered sidewalks and a poor road bed, said Troy Pierce, project management supervisor for Public Works.

Money from state will help fund road work on Northeast 152nd Avenue

That portion of Northeast 152nd Avenue currently has scattered sidewalks and a poor road bed, said Troy Pierce, project management supervisor for Public Works.

January 17, 2024, 3:12pm Clark County News

The Clark County Council on Tuesday approved a $3.5 million grant agreement with the state for the reconstruction of Northeast 152nd Avenue between Northeast Padden Parkway and Northeast 99th Street in Orchards. Read story

Repair work will close northbound I-5 Bridge lanes Saturday

January 17, 2024, 5:57am Clark County News

All lanes of the northbound Interstate 5 Bridge will be closed 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Saturday for Oregon Department of Transportation crews to fix a damaged traffic signal. Read story

Vancouver announces new public works director

January 17, 2024, 5:56am Clark County News

Licensed professional engineer Steve Worley is taking over as Vancouver’s new public works director this month. Read story

Members of the grounds crew work in 2008 in preparation for the second round of the Royal Oaks Invitational.

Royal Oaks Country Club wins in court; Vancouver golf cub wanted initiation fees wholly deductible

Members of the grounds crew work in 2008 in preparation for the second round of the Royal Oaks Invitational.

January 13, 2024, 6:08am Business

Royal Oaks Country Club initiation fees can be wholly deducted from the state’s business and occupation tax, the Washington Supreme Court unanimously affirmed Thursday. Read story