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Apr 10, 2024 | tdn.com | william seekamp

The new main terminal at Portland International Airport is now scheduled to open in August — after a three-month delay. "Building stuff you're proud of takes time — sometimes three months longer than planned," a news release said. The delay gives construction crews breathing room after a series of near accidents led to a three-day pause in February, according to the Oregonian. The new main terminal is part of the $2 billion PDX Next project, primarily funded by airlines.

Apr 6, 2024 | columbian.com | william seekamp

The new main terminal at Portland International Airport is now scheduled to open in August — after a three-month delay. “Building stuff you’re proud of takes time — sometimes three months longer than planned,” a news release said. The delay gives construction crews breathing room after a series of near accidents led to a three-day pause in February, according to the Oregonian. The new main terminal is part of the $2 billion PDX Next project, primarily funded by airlines.

Apr 5, 2024 | columbian.com | william seekamp

Draft supplemental environmental impact statement is prerequisite for work to begin The release of a draft supplemental environmental impact statement, a critical milestone for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, has been delayed from this spring to sometime later this year. “With technical review still underway, we no longer expect that time frame to be feasible and are working with our federal partners to identify the anticipated timing of the publication later this year,” the...

Apr 4, 2024 | columbian.com | william seekamp

Clark County motorists are increasingly getting around in a roundabout way. The circular intersections are becoming more and more common in Clark County. And although some motorists hate them, traffic engineers say they are here to stay, in large part because they greatly reduce crashes. Already, there are more than a half-dozen in Camas and Washougal, and three near ilani. Vancouver placed them up and down the Northeast 137th/138th Avenue arterial north of Evergreen High School.

Apr 2, 2024 | columbian.com | william seekamp

EV owners agree to not charge during peak hours, helping utility manage power supply, its costs A new pilot program offers electric vehicle owners in Clark County a $50 credit from Clark Public Utilities to forgo charging their vehicles during peak demand hours. With nearly 10,500 registered electric vehicles in the county, according to the Department of Licensing, the pilot program will allow Clark Public Utilities to manage power supply costs and maintain affordability of service as the...