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Delayed promises and rising prices
The long-promised Simdars Road Interchange was supposed to bring safer access and economic opportunity to Sequim’s east side—but now it’s delayed until at least 2031. While rural drivers wait, and gas prices rise again, millions from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act are funding EV stations, planning conferences, and grant programs elsewhere. As fuel surcharges hit working families hardest, Clallam County residents are questioning whether climate revenue is truly serving the communities who need it most.
In 2023, the long-anticipated Simdars Road Interchange appeared to be gaining momentum…
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