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The Bi-state Bridge Committee met to discuss the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) project, which includes tolling and considerations for various bridge configurations, while facing concerns about toll revenues, traffic diversion, light rail funding, and design options, with an expectation of completing the Environmental Impact Statement by the end of the year and starting construction in 2026.

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Free concerts, then free dirt shows fill out 10 days of the Toyota Grandstand schedule at the 2023 Clark County Fair.

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Washington state allocates over $1 billion to combat homelessness, with a focus on affordable housing and homelessness services in its operating and capital budgets for 2023 to 2025.

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Opinion: Washington State Tax Structure Work Group concludes operations.

The Washington State Tax Structure Work Group's final report was made public this month, after its funding was cut, revealing proposed legislative ideas and public sentiment on tax changes, including progressive tax principles and various alternative tax options for businesses and households.

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Travelers on State Route 14 through the Gorge in Southwest Washington should plan for intermittent delays due to a debris fence replacement project between mileposts 25.35 - 25.45, near Cape Horn, with flaggers guiding single-lane traffic Mondays through Thursdays from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., and potential work on Fridays and Saturdays; completion is expected this fall.

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The November 2023 General voters’ guide in Clark County lacks an opposing statement for a local ballot measure on an EMS Regular Property Tax Levy, prompting the Elections Office to seek citizens interested in writing one before the deadline on August 7.

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Visit Vancouver WA partners with Airstream Ventures to bolster sports tourism in Vancouver, aiming to elevate the region's profile as a top-tier sports destination and foster sustainable economic growth.

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Clark County Community Services is seeking input from stakeholders, partners, and collaborators through an online survey to update its Strategic Plan, shaping the future goals and investment strategies of the organization.

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Where Fun Meets Farm is the theme for this year’s Clark County Fair, which begins its 10-day run on Friday, Aug. 4, featuring wizards, dogs, livestock, rides, concerts, and more.

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'Dr. Cohen has politicized science, disregarded civil liberties, and spread misinformation.' The CDC's new director, Dr. Mandy Cohen, announced that the agency will soon recommend annual COVID shots, similar to the annual flu shots, to combat the ongoing pandemic and protect public health.

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