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Stories by William Seekamp

Columbian staff writer

An Amtrak Cascades train makes a brief stop in Vancouver to pick up passengers Dec. 20. Amtrak Cascades added two new round trips between Portland and Seattle in December that theoretically make it possible to commute from Vancouver to Portland by train.

Is Amtrak Cascades a new commuter option from Vancouver into Portland?

An Amtrak Cascades train makes a brief stop in Vancouver to pick up passengers Dec. 20. Amtrak Cascades added two new round trips between Portland and Seattle in December that theoretically make it possible to commute from Vancouver to Portland by train.

December 21, 2023, 6:07am Business

The 65,000 Clark County residents who commute into Oregon each day for work have nearly all had to choose between their vehicles or C-Tran buses as their conveyance — until now. Read story

Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes (The Columbian files)

Vancouver City Council gives City Manager Eric Holmes $27,000 raise

Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes (The Columbian files)

December 19, 2023, 5:54pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Vancouver city councilors believe Eric Holmes is doing such an exceptional job as city manager that they gave him an 8.5 percent raise, or $27,000 annually, Monday. Holmes now makes $344,000, up from $317,000. Read story

C-Tran CEO Shawn Donaghy talks about public transit integration with the new I-5 Bridge on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, during a meeting of the Washington State Transportation Commission.

C-Tran CEO Shawn Donaghy to take job in San Diego; leaves award-winning legacy for Vine lines

C-Tran CEO Shawn Donaghy talks about public transit integration with the new I-5 Bridge on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, during a meeting of the Washington State Transportation Commission.

December 19, 2023, 12:03pm Business

After six years as C-Tran’s CEO, Shawn Donaghy is moving on. Read story

The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program applied for $600 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation Mega Grant, or 10 percent of the new Interstate 5 Bridge's expected cost of between $5 billion and $7.5 billion, with the likeliest outcome being about $6 billion.

Interstate 5 Bridge replacement project wins $600 million federal grant; $4 billion total now secured

The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program applied for $600 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation Mega Grant, or 10 percent of the new Interstate 5 Bridge's expected cost of between $5 billion and $7.5 billion, with the likeliest outcome being about $6 billion.

December 15, 2023, 2:49pm Clark County News

Christmas came early for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program in the form of a $600 million federal grant, announced Friday by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Read story

Jerrad Isch walks down the exterior stairs of his Airbnb in Vancouver. He been renting out the unit for about five years and says that it has been a largely positive experience for him and his neighbors.

Vancouver sets public hearing on short-term rentals, most of which are technically illegal in city

Jerrad Isch walks down the exterior stairs of his Airbnb in Vancouver. He been renting out the unit for about five years and says that it has been a largely positive experience for him and his neighbors.

December 14, 2023, 6:32pm Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council is hosting a public hearing on proposed regulations for short-term rentals, like Airbnb and VRBO, within Vancouver. The council meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Read story

Travelers at Gate E10 wait to board a Southwest plane in the new Concourse E extension at Portland International Airport.

What to know about traveling as more travelers expected this holiday season

Travelers at Gate E10 wait to board a Southwest plane in the new Concourse E extension at Portland International Airport.

December 13, 2023, 5:54pm Business

With one of the busiest travel times of the year fast approaching, here is what you need to know, whether you’re going far or staying close. Read story

To accommodate Ridgefield&rsquo;s growth, city officials propose creating a new connection with Interstate 5 at the existing I-5/Northeast 219th Street interchange at Exit 11, which currently extends only east toward Battle Ground.

Ridgefield looking for a link: Officials in rapidly growing city seek additional connection to Interstate 5

To accommodate Ridgefield&rsquo;s growth, city officials propose creating a new connection with Interstate 5 at the existing I-5/Northeast 219th Street interchange at Exit 11, which currently extends only east toward Battle Ground.

December 9, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

As Ridgefield, the state’s fastest-growing city since 2010, continues to urbanize — with more homes, a Costco, an industrial project and possibly an In-N-Out Burger on the way — city officials are seeking an additional route to Interstate 5. Read story

Vancouver seeks members for boards

December 8, 2023, 5:58am Clark County News Free

The city of Vancouver is looking for members for several of its advisory boards: the Aviation Advisory Committee, the Transportation and Mobility Commission, as well as the Salary Review Commission. Read story

Neighbors are concerned about safety on Southeast McGillivray Boulevard in east Vancouver.

Vancouver’s plan to remove lanes from McGillivray Boulevard has residents concerned about safety, congestion

Neighbors are concerned about safety on Southeast McGillivray Boulevard in east Vancouver.

December 7, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

A Tuesday meeting about proposed changes to McGillivray Boulevard in east Vancouver drew a crowd of about 40 with concerns about the project. Read story

Between 1962 and 1972, average weekday crossings on the Interstate 5 Bridge more than doubled. Even on average days the congestion frustrated many Clark County residents. If a flat tire or empty gas tank occurred on the bridge, not to mention collisions or other accidents, it could take hours to clear.

Taxes, tolls, tugboats: Interstate 5 Bridge faced growing pains

Between 1962 and 1972, average weekday crossings on the Interstate 5 Bridge more than doubled. Even on average days the congestion frustrated many Clark County residents. If a flat tire or empty gas tank occurred on the bridge, not to mention collisions or other accidents, it could take hours to clear.

December 4, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

The Columbian has explored the history of the Interstate 5 Bridge — from the first ferry service in 1846 to the opening of the second span — in a series of stories over the past year. Read story