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Cars travel along the Oregon side of I-5 and the Interstate Bridge on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, as seen from the top of one of the northbound bridge lift towers.

Oregon’s share of Interstate 5 Bridge replacement funding advances to House, Senate

Cars travel along the Oregon side of I-5 and the Interstate Bridge on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, as seen from the top of one of the northbound bridge lift towers.

June 20, 2023, 1:14pm Clark County News

The Oregon legislature’s Joint Committee on Ways and Means will vote this afternoon on an amendment that includes funding for Oregon’s $1 billion portion of the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement. Read story

Motorists navigate the intersection of Northeast 179th Street and Northeast 29th Avenue, one of two intersections planned for improvements in the county Northeast 179th Street project. A large development of almost 300 apartments is under construction about 10 blocks west of the intersection.

179th Street changes raise ire of residents who say they feel unheard

Motorists navigate the intersection of Northeast 179th Street and Northeast 29th Avenue, one of two intersections planned for improvements in the county Northeast 179th Street project. A large development of almost 300 apartments is under construction about 10 blocks west of the intersection.

June 20, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

Clark County Public Works is hosting three in-person and one virtual listening session about the 179th Street access management and circulation plan at the end of June and the start of July. The sessions will provide a forum for residents to ask questions and raise concerns about the handful of… Read story

Lacamas Lake stretches into the distance in Camas. Residents worry development coming to the North Shore area could mean environmental damage.

Camas North Shore Development fuels strong feelings

Lacamas Lake stretches into the distance in Camas. Residents worry development coming to the North Shore area could mean environmental damage.

June 16, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

Camas resident Randal Friedman has two words to sum up the 990-acre North Shore development plan approved by the city council in November: “Missed opportunity.” Read story

Campaign Trail: Don Orange reelection kick-off event

June 16, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

Don Orange: The Re-Elect Don Orange for Vancouver Port Commissioner campaign will host a kick-off event at 2 p.m. July 9 at Loowit Brewing, 507 Columbia St., Vancouver. For more information visit VoteDonOrange.com. Read story

A crowd listens to a presentation from City of Vancouver Housing Programs Manager Samantha Whitley Monday during a community forum at Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School.

Vancouver residents voice concerns about housing, costs at forum with city councilors

A crowd listens to a presentation from City of Vancouver Housing Programs Manager Samantha Whitley Monday during a community forum at Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School.

June 13, 2023, 2:44pm Clark County News

Dozens of Vancouver residents spent Monday’s sunny afternoon at Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School to hear from the city about housing issues and share their thoughts regarding the city’s housing crisis. Read story

Renderings of the upcoming Terminal 1 development sit on easels during a press conference at Terminal 1 on the Vancouver waterfront.

Legislation boosts Port of Vancouver’s Terminal 1, will fund new dock for public market

Renderings of the upcoming Terminal 1 development sit on easels during a press conference at Terminal 1 on the Vancouver waterfront.

June 12, 2023, 6:19pm Business

With sun shining, boats blaring and jets flying overhead, local lawmakers, port officials and Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti gathered at the Port of Vancouver’s Terminal 1 on Monday to celebrate economic development. Read story

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

Clark County OKs land sale to Hockinson School District

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

June 7, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

The Clark County Council has authorized the sale of a 40-acre parcel adjacent to Hockinson Meadows Community Park for use as a possible new school site for the Hockinson School District. Read story

Vancouver extends warehouse project moratorium

June 6, 2023, 4:37pm Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council Monday night extended its moratorium on new large warehouse projects, ensuring a pause on the construction of such projects within the city through the end of this year. Read story

A construction crew works on the Riverside Bowl Skatepark, at 2900 N.E. Third Ave., on May 21. Washougal skateboarder Tim Laidlaw has been documenting the project, which has skateboarders concerned about the final product.

Skateboarders criticize park build in Camas; City, contractor respond

A construction crew works on the Riverside Bowl Skatepark, at 2900 N.E. Third Ave., on May 21. Washougal skateboarder Tim Laidlaw has been documenting the project, which has skateboarders concerned about the final product.

June 3, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

A group of local skateboarders following renovations at the city of Camas’ newly named Riverside Bowl Skatepark say they are worried about the park’s final reveal. Read story

Former Congressman Don Bonker, center, and Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer speak after a recognition reception for the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Act on Aug. 13, 2011, at Skamania Lodge.

Don Bonker, former Southwest Washington congressional representative, dead at 86

Former Congressman Don Bonker, center, and Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer speak after a recognition reception for the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Act on Aug. 13, 2011, at Skamania Lodge.

May 31, 2023, 7:16pm Clark County News

Don Bonker, who represented Southwest Washington in Congress for 14 years, yet rarely missed his children’s phone calls or baseball games, died Tuesday at his home in Silverdale. He was 86 years old and had been diagnosed with cancer of the gall bladder last week. Read story