CLARK COUNTY TODAY

 LOCAL NEWS

• Letter: Interstate Bridge Replacement $13.6 billion estimate is too low! 

  

  Bob Ortblad argues the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s $13.6 billion cost estimate understates the true expense, citing comparable projects, construction challenges, and engineering assumptions.

• Opinion: ‘The drama and the waste of taxpayer money continues’

  

  Rep. John Ley outlines his objections to the approved fixed-span I-5 Bridge design, citing cost concerns, engineering standards, funding uncertainty, and opposition to light rail and tolls.

• Coast Guard approves fixed-span design for new Interstate Bridge

  

  The U.S. Coast Guard has approved a fixed-span design for the new Interstate Bridge, clearing a major hurdle for the Interstate Bridge Replacement project.

• Business Profile: Handel’s Ice Cream opens its first shop in Washington, in Vancouver

  

  Handel’s Ice Cream has opened its first Washington location in east Vancouver, with a grand opening planned for Jan. 17.

• Opinion: Why vote no on the Battle Ground School District levy?

  

  Dick Rylander outlines why he believes voters should reject the Battle Ground School District levy, citing costs, enrollment trends, test results, and district spending priorities.