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As Southeast First Street is under construction, patrons of English Estate Winery might be confused by roadwork and how they can access the winery, which is open for business. The winery does most of its business in the summer. At top, a sign guides visitors to the winery entrance.

English Estate Winery owner says she had about a week’s notice before First Street construction shut down traffic

As Southeast First Street is under construction, patrons of English Estate Winery might be confused by roadwork and how they can access the winery, which is open for business. The winery does most of its business in the summer. At top, a sign guides visitors to the winery entrance.

June 25, 2024, 6:07am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Summer is normally a busy time of year for English Estate Winery in east Vancouver. But this year, road construction directly in front of the winery means customers don’t realize they can still access the business. Read story

An artist's rendering visualizes the Tower Mall Development within the city's Heights District project, including commercial and multifamily housing as well as parks and open space.

Vancouver gets $17.5 million in federal funding for Heights District project

An artist's rendering visualizes the Tower Mall Development within the city's Heights District project, including commercial and multifamily housing as well as parks and open space.

June 24, 2024, 5:22pm Business

The city of Vancouver received about $17.5 million in federal funding Monday through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Grant Program for its upcoming project in Vancouver’s Heights neighborhood. Read story

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Statewide initiative aimed at teen drivers: ‘Your life is just beginning’

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

June through September are the most dangerous months for traffic fatalities in Washington, especially among young drivers. With school out for summer, state traffic officials are urging caution for teen drivers hitting the road. Read story

A motorist prepares to head southbound on Interstate 5 from the Northeast 179th Street interchange in Ridgefield on Monday morning. The state plans to install roundabouts there.

Ridgefield roundabouts slated for 179th Street; WSDOT seeks residents’ input through survey

A motorist prepares to head southbound on Interstate 5 from the Northeast 179th Street interchange in Ridgefield on Monday morning. The state plans to install roundabouts there.

June 20, 2024, 6:04am Clark County News

The Washington State Department of Transportation is moving forward with a project that will introduce roundabouts at the on- and offramps to Interstate 5 at Northeast 179th Street, near the Clark County Fairgrounds. Read story

A video shared on social media shows a dump truck as it crashes its raised bed into a signal mast arm on First Street in east Vancouver.

Dump truck takes out traffic signal in east Vancouver near Costcovideo icon

A video shared on social media shows a dump truck as it crashes its raised bed into a signal mast arm on First Street in east Vancouver.

June 12, 2024, 3:21pm Clark County News

A dump truck’s partially raised bed caught a traffic signal at 192nd Avenue and Southeast First Street in east Vancouver on Monday evening, causing about $100,000 in damage. Read story

Springtime leaves frame a view of the Interstate Bridge on April 29, 2021.

Washington, Oregon legislators press I-5 Bridge replacement officials about permits, cost and impact on property owners

Springtime leaves frame a view of the Interstate Bridge on April 29, 2021.

June 10, 2024, 6:21pm Clark County News

Legislators from Washington and Oregon who convened virtually Monday to discuss replacement of the Interstate 5 Bridge raised concerns about progress on the project. Read story

Drivers pass rough road conditions along Northeast 112th Avenue. On average, there is a crash along the roughly 3-mile road every 4½ days, and 4 percent of those crashes result in serious injuries or fatalities, according to an analysis conducted by the city of Vancouver. Since 2014, four pedestrians and one bicyclist have been killed while using the roadway.

Vancouver aims to tame dangerous roadway with safety upgrades on Northeast 112th Avenue

Drivers pass rough road conditions along Northeast 112th Avenue. On average, there is a crash along the roughly 3-mile road every 4½ days, and 4 percent of those crashes result in serious injuries or fatalities, according to an analysis conducted by the city of Vancouver. Since 2014, four pedestrians and one bicyclist have been killed while using the roadway.

June 6, 2024, 6:04am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Northeast 112th Avenue is a notoriously dangerous roadway. Read story

Clark County, in partnership with the state Department of Ecology, is launching a monthlong “Secure Your Load for Safer Roads” campaign.

Hundreds of crashes in Washington each year blamed on unsecured loads; Clark County hopes to change that

Clark County, in partnership with the state Department of Ecology, is launching a monthlong “Secure Your Load for Safer Roads” campaign.

June 6, 2024, 6:03am Clark County News

Whether you’re hauling a load of trash to the transfer station, coming home with new furniture or carrying lumber home for a new project, Clark County’s Solid Waste division is reminding drivers to keep roads safe and clean for everyone by properly securing your load. The county, in partnership with… Read story

Artist Benji Todd looks over the new mural highlighting pedestrian safety he created in downtown Vancouver.

Safety is the word on the street at West 11th and Esther in downtown Vancouver

Artist Benji Todd looks over the new mural highlighting pedestrian safety he created in downtown Vancouver.

June 3, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News

The intersection of Esther and West 11th streets in downtown Vancouver received a makeover recently — a colorful mural of blue and green hues to prompt drivers to slow down and watch out for neighbors. Read story

Interstate 5 northbound lane to close Tuesday in Ridgefield

May 31, 2024, 4:20pm Clark County News

Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close a single lane of northbound Interstate 5 in Ridgefield on Tuesday to perform annual weigh-station maintenance. Read story