I-5 Bridge gets $1.9B boost: Metro Council approved three Interstate Bridge Replacement projects in the 2024–27 MTIP—funding signage, design work and the new span ahead of 2027 tolling rollout — learn what happens next.
Silverspot revival on Saddle Mountain: Oregon Zoo conservationists released 483 critically endangered butterfly larvae at the coastal site—part of nearly 2,000 reintroductions this year to bolster isolated populations — find out how they’re giving this species a fighting chance.
Clark County rent crisis: The latest Out of Reach report shows renters must earn over $33 an hour—or clock 83 hours weekly at minimum wage—to cover a $1,750 one-bedroom as rising rents drive a homelessness emergency in Vancouver — find out what this means for renters.
Pacific Northwest dream homes: Tour six state-of-the-art residences with open-air layouts, smart tech and designer finishes at the 47th annual GRO Parade of Homes, September 5–21 at The Nines at Camas Meadows — check out how to snag your tickets.
Vancouver seat showdown: Incumbent Kim Harless faces challengers Pooneh Gray and Ron Willis in the Aug. 5 primary for Position 1 on the Vancouver City Council — find out who’s vying to unseat her.
Other Vancouver headlines this week
- WSUV’s lab is world’s only born-digital conservator
- Clark County veterans cite employment, housing, benefits
- Oregon pauses farm stand changes after outcry
- Shillapoo South could rejoin the Columbia River
- Portland opens low-barrier shelter Aug. 4
- Sutton leads Vancouver Public Schools Foundation
