After $100 million in planning work, experts throw out the Columbia River Crossing design.
Columbia River Crossing
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Advice for Future Sam
Local Leaders Tell the Story of Sam Adams’ Tumultuous First Two Years−and Offer a Road Map for the Next Two (If He Cares to Listen)
Halfway into Mayor Sam Adams’ tumultuous first term, politicos and wonks look back and offer their thoughts about moving ahead.
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Recalculating the CRC
Study: I-5 Bridge Will Cost Double State’s Estimates
A Q&A with the author of a new study that says the Columbia River Crossing will cost double the state’s $4 billion estimate.
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Singing CRC “Kumbaya”
Big Bridge Rolls Forward, Problems and All
The new I-5 bridge project rolls on with smaller size, but same big problems.
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In Other News
This week in news briefs: gay marriage ad campaign and police staff changeups.
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Hall Monitor
Complaining About Complaints
Reporting on police complaints and the CRC is a lonely job.
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The Eight-Lane Option
Portland Pitches the CRC’s Road Not Taken
Frustrated by the push for a bigger freeway, Mayor Adams’ office introduces a $100,000 study of an eight-lane CRC bridge.
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Riding the Gravy Train
Who’s Getting the Columbia River Crossing’s Money?
The Columbia River Crossing has spent $40 million—and it’s not even off the ground.
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Hall Monitor
Blood on the Bike Paths
Deciphering a week of tension related to the Aaron Campbell shooting.