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• IBR team adds movable span to its study of design options 03/17/2023
  The Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program team recently added a movable span to its study of design options for an Interstate 5 Bridge replacement. However, IBR Administrator Greg Johnson believes external stakeholders want the project to move forward with a fixed span design.
• Community voices concerns on proposed budget cuts for Evergreen Public Schools 03/17/2023
  More than 50 people signed up to talk at this week’s school board meeting as Evergreen Public Schools propose $19 million in budget cuts.
• Bill would ban sale of 90 percent of firearms in Washington, gun group warns 03/17/2023
  The Washington Senate Law & Justice Committee is scheduled to vote next week on House Bill 1240 creating a state definition of “assault weapon,” which the Gun Owners of America, or GOA, says would apply to most firearms.
• Opinion: Workers’ paychecks will decrease in July, as Hail Mary passes fail to stop state program 03/17/2023
  Elizabeth Hovde also shares that the marketing also doesn’t tell you that the inadequate benefit doesn’t cover most people’s long-term-care needs, even if you do qualify.
• Fauci, others suppressed Brit recommendation to use ivermectin against COVID 03/17/2023
  Conclusion called for 'immediate' approval for use.
• Application period open for the 2023 Natural Garden Tour 03/17/2023
  Clark County Green Neighbors is accepting applications for host gardens in the 2023 Natural Garden Tour.
• RHS Knowledge Bowl team wins second consecutive state championship 03/17/2023
  The Ridgefield High School Knowledge Bowl team placed first at the state competition in Wenatchee last week.
• Target Zero Region 6 Taskforce encourages everyone to celebrate responsibly 03/17/2023
  As St. Patrick’s Day draws near, law enforcement agencies in southwest Washington will be adding additional DUI patrols, be sure to plan a safe and sober ride.
• POLL: As a voter, are you more likely to approve a school district’s levy request after it is presented to you a second time? 03/17/2023
  Levy requests by Washougal and Woodland schools were rejected by voters in February. Both are back on the April ballot. Are you more likely to vote to approve a levy request the second time?
• Opinion: A look at Washougal School District’s April 25 special election levy requests 03/17/2023
  The district’s Board of Directors is asking voters to consider the same requests that were rejected in the Feb. 14 special election.