Opinion: ‘The IBR project is a perfect example of why less than 25 percent of Americans trust government’

Opinion: ‘The IBR project is a perfect example of why less than 25 percent of Americans trust government Robert Wallis for Clark County TodayTuesday, June 3, 2025 Robert Wallis says ‘it is not just because of the elected officials but also the self-serving bureaucrats and their profit-driven consultants who they rely upon for advice and information’ […]
Opinion: Another delay for higher IBR costs

Opinion: Another delay for higher IBR costs Joe CortrightThe City ObservatoryMonday, June 2, 225 Joe Cortright of the City Observatory believes it’s an ominous sign that the cost is going to be much, much higher The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR) is once again delaying releasing a new cost estimate for the Interstate Bridge Project. […]
Opinion: Public comment on impacts of bridge on historic structures
Fort Vancouver and Hayden Island properties in IBR crosshairs John Ley for Clark County Today John Ley Six months after public comment ended for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR) released a map showing historic areas negatively impacted by the proposal in Vancouver. Of interest to the greater Clark County community […]
Opinion: ‘Politics are overriding common sense’ when it comes to the I-5 Bridge replacement project

Opinion: ‘Politics are overriding common sense’ when it comes to the I-5 Bridge replacement project Ken Vance, editorClark County TodaySunday, June 1, 2025 Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance shares Rep. John Ley’s allegations of light rail funding fraud and impact on Washington taxpayers Ken Vance About five and a half years ago, then […]
Letter: ‘The IBR needs a more cost-effective design’

Bob Ortblad offers further analysis of I-5 Bridge replacement costs Editor’s note: Opinions expressed in this letter to the editor are those of the author alone and do not reflect the editorial position of ClarkCountyToday.com Washington Representative John Ley’s recent article, “Can $10 tolls be coming to the Interstate Bridge?” significantly underestimates potential toll costs, […]
C-TRAN Board shakeup: Belkot removed for standing against light rail boondoggle

C-TRAN Board shakeup: Belkot removed for standing against light rail boondoggle Clark County Today Monday, March 17, 2025 Michelle Belkot was removed from the C-TRAN Board after opposing light rail expansion, with Leslie Lewallen calling it political retaliation. Leslie Lewallen calls out the removal as a blatant example of political retaliation In a move that […]
Opinion: Cut costs on I-5 Bridge replacement project

Opinion: Cut costs on I-5 Bridge replacement project Margaret Tweet for Clark County TodayMonday, February 17, 2025 Margaret Tweet discusses the rising costs of the I-5 Bridge replacement project, highlighting concerns about light rail funding and congestion relief. Photo by Andi Schwartz Camas resident Margaret Tweet discusses the proposed costs of the I-5 Bridge replacement project […]
Rep. John Ley issues statement on I-5 Bridge Replacement Project

The I-5 Bridge replacement proposal fails to address people’s biggest concerns, reducing traffic congestion and saving time
Billboards make their argument for tunnel instead of bridge

Neighbors For A Better Crossing in Oregon want to save and repurpose Interstate 5 Bridge while eliminating tolls with a cheaper option than a new bridge