North Bonneville
North Bonneville, WA · Traffic & Transit
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Grass fire impacts traffic on Highway 26 east of Gresham
A grass fire about three miles east of Gresham on Tuesday afternoon impacted traffic on Highway 26, officials say. Authorities closed the westbound lanes at about 2:15 p.m. to fight the fire. One lane was reopened at 3:15 p.m., as firefighters put out hot spots. And at about 4:45 p.m., they reopened both lanes.
The Center Square
WATCH: New lawsuit challenges I-5 bridge design, citing navigation issues
(The Center Square) - A lawsuit has been filed to block the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s current fixed-span design, with the litigants arguing the 116-foot vertical navigation clearance would restrict navigation and upriver industrial activity. The IBR is a bi-state project to replace the aging Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River between Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. Iron Partners LLC, the plaintiff, contends that the Federal Highway Administration and related agencies did not follow proper environmental and navigation laws, and the company is asking the court for an injunction to stop current construction plans for the project. Iron Partners owns a building on Vancouver’s industrial waterfront, operating water-dependent industrial and heavy equipment facilities on the Columbia River, utilizing large internal heavy equipment. The company says it has fabricated large structures for decades — including offshore drilling platforms, bridge components, and missile-defense parts. They rely upon having a tall bridge to pass beneath and are concerned that a 116-foot fixed span is inadequate. Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, an outspoken critic of the current IBR plan, explained to The Center Square that some upriver firms have been promised mitigation for damages to their business, but not all, including Iron Partners who
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Crash near Scappoose prompts several lane closures along Hwy 30
SCAPPOOSE, Ore. (KPTV) - Several lanes of Hwy 30 have been closed after a crash south of Scappoose on Monday night. The Oregon Department of Transportation says all eastbound lanes and one westbound lane of Hwy 30 were closed at around 6:30 p.m. near milepost 18 and Duck Lake State Park due to the crash.
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Thousands of Nails Dumped on Troutdale Road, Drivers Told to Steer Clear
Thousands of nails covered a stretch of SW 257th Avenue in Troutdale, prompting crews from three separate agencies to clean up the mess while officials urged drivers to steer clear of the area. The nails were found scattered across SW 257th Avenue between the Historic Columbia River Highway and SE...
City Observatory
I-205 Abernethy Bridge hits $885 million
The cost of the I-205 Abernethy Bridge, approved in 2018, based on a cost estimate of $248 million, has just reached $885 million. The latest cost overruns stem from disputes with Kiewit Infrastructure West, the project contractor and associated delays. ODOT also “deferred” a key part of the project (soil...
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Vancouver takes 'aggressive' approach to slow drivers on Waterfront Way
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — Speed bumps are being installed along Waterfront Way in Vancouver, Wash., in hopes of deterring drivers from speeding down the busy road. According to the city, they are taking a more “aggressive” approach when it comes to curbing speeding along the waterfront. "A...
KOIN 6 News
Thousands of nails spill on 257th Ave in Troutdale near Columbia River Highway
Multnomah County officials issued a traffic alert Tuesday afternoon between the Historic Columbia RIver Highway and Southeast Stark Street in Troutdale because thousands of nails spilled onto the road.
KOIN 6 News
Tips to avoid distracted driving ahead of National Do Not Disturb Day
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Every text, notification or call behind the wheel has the chance to pull a driver’s attention away from the road, which can lead to dangerous consequences. Ahead of National Do Not Disturb While Driving Day on Thursday, October 15, traffic safety and insurance experts are urging drivers to use a simple […]
rightnoworegon.com
Paid Parking Generates More Than $2 Million for Salem in its First Year
Salem Converted to On-Street Paid Parking in July 2025. Paid parking meters were installed in downtown Salem in July 2025. Revenue collected during 2026 was $2,431,190.85 (approximately $1.03 million above initial estimate) Paid parking revenue is budgeted for Downtown Community Police pilot program and downtown security, beautification and garbage services,...
hereisoregon.com
The remarkable story behind North America’s deepest transit station, hidden 260 feet beneath Portland’s West Hills
Deep within Portland’s West Hills, MAX trains stop at a station filled with millions of years of geological history. Opened in 1998, Washington Park station sits 260 feet beneath the West Hills inside the 3-mile Robertson Tunnel, between Goose Hollow and Sunset Transit Center. The tunnel connects Multnomah County with unincorporated Washington County. Washington Park is the MAX system’s only completely subterranean stop and is recognized as the deepest transit station in North America.
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Rock Creek Bridge on Northwest Cornelius Pass Road reopens after six months
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Rock Creek Bridge on Northwest Cornelius Pass Road has reopened after a six-month closure, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. The new bridge was built about three miles north of the junction with U.S. 26, north of Hillsboro, as part of the transfer of jurisdiction from Washington County to ODOT.