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Stories by Sarah Wolf

Columbian staff writer

SCORE member Al Gold talks about the importance of the “elevator Pitch” to attendees of a SCORE Business Education series at the Port of Kalama. Several of the attendees completed the course and now have facilities located in the Port of Kalama’s Mountain Timber Market.

SCORE small-business mentorships streamline experience for Southwest Washington entrepreneurs

SCORE member Al Gold talks about the importance of the “elevator Pitch” to attendees of a SCORE Business Education series at the Port of Kalama. Several of the attendees completed the course and now have facilities located in the Port of Kalama’s Mountain Timber Market.

January 3, 2024, 6:08am Business

When Nancie Edwards launched her Camas business, Canine Coach, she knew she’d be connecting with SCORE. She’d heard about the organization when she was studying business management at Portland State University. Read story

The five foundresses of the Sisters of Providence Northwest mission in Washington Territory. Front row: Sister Praxedes of Providence, Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart, Sister Mary of the Precious Blood. Back row, Sister Vincent de Paul, Sister Blandine of the Holy Angels.

Sisters of Providence’s holy ground: Mother Joseph Catholic Cemetery of Vancouver final resting place for pioneering religious women

The five foundresses of the Sisters of Providence Northwest mission in Washington Territory. Front row: Sister Praxedes of Providence, Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart, Sister Mary of the Precious Blood. Back row, Sister Vincent de Paul, Sister Blandine of the Holy Angels.

January 3, 2024, 6:06am Churches & Religion

Tucked away behind Vancouver Barracks National Cemetery lies another cemetery nearly as old. In it lies the remains, not of soldiers but of pioneering women, such as Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart, who brought their Catholic faith and personal grit to Southwest Washington, influencing the greater Pacific Northwest region… Read story

Instructor Allora Maxey leads a class on interviewing for jobs Nov. 29 at Next in east Vancouver. Teens and young adults from around the area meet at Next nearly every day to get career advice and job-seeking training.

Vancouver career program Next prepares young adults 16 to 24 years old for future

Instructor Allora Maxey leads a class on interviewing for jobs Nov. 29 at Next in east Vancouver. Teens and young adults from around the area meet at Next nearly every day to get career advice and job-seeking training.

December 28, 2023, 6:07am Business

Thousands of young adults have passed through Next’s doors in Vancouver since it opened in 2018. They’ve received career coaching, job search support, GED testing and even free food. Read story

Instructor Tom Bauras, left in black shirt, works with students including Alex Thompson, center, while simulating a cross haul during safety training at the new Northwest Renewable Energy Institute campus in Vancouver on Dec. 20. The business built a new facility on Fruit Valley Road that teaches students how to work on wind turbines.

Northwest Renewable Energy Institute’s new campus has training structure that simulates working on wind turbines

Instructor Tom Bauras, left in black shirt, works with students including Alex Thompson, center, while simulating a cross haul during safety training at the new Northwest Renewable Energy Institute campus in Vancouver on Dec. 20. The business built a new facility on Fruit Valley Road that teaches students how to work on wind turbines.

December 26, 2023, 6:08am Business

Northwest Renewable Energy Institute opened a second campus earlier this year on Fruit Valley Road in Vancouver with a new 20-foot indoor tower that simulates the experience of working on a wind turbine. Read story

Absci headquarters at 18105 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd. (Randy L.

Vancouver biotech firm Absci inks deals for 10 drug discovery programs worth $1 billion

Absci headquarters at 18105 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd. (Randy L.

December 23, 2023, 6:12am Business

Vancouver biotechnology company Absci has secured nearly $1 billion in contracts in recent weeks, bolstering the business that’s struggled against economic headwinds. Read story

A variety of the West Coast ice creamery Salt & Straw's unique flavors. The company offers interesting combos like Pistachio with Saffron, and Hibiscus and Coconut.

Salt & Straw sets January opening date for Waterfront Vancouver

A variety of the West Coast ice creamery Salt & Straw's unique flavors. The company offers interesting combos like Pistachio with Saffron, and Hibiscus and Coconut.

December 20, 2023, 1:13pm Business

Portland ice cream phenom Salt & Straw is opening its Waterfront Vancouver location Jan. 5 — a joyful announcement for Vancouver’s ice cream fans. Read story

Clark Public Utilities commissioners switch positions

December 20, 2023, 5:59am Clark County News

The commissioners for Clark Public Utilities voted to rotate leadership offices Tuesday, effective Jan. 1. The move is traditionally taken during the final meeting each calendar year. Read story

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WaferTech, pictured here in 2003, was the first dedicated semiconductor contract manufacturer in the United States. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Camas chipmaker WaferTech changes name to TSMC Washington, expanding global reach

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WaferTech, pictured here in 2003, was the first dedicated semiconductor contract manufacturer in the United States. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

December 19, 2023, 12:07pm Business

After nearly 30 years of operating in Camas as WaferTech, the TSMC chipmaker has officially taken a new name — TSMC Washington. Read story

Steve Hilken, one of the owners of Courses Golf &amp; Grill opening in east Vancouver, takes a swing as he demonstrates a new golf simulator last week.

Courses Golf & Grill aims for perfect mix of food, drink, sport at restaurant opening in east Vancouver

Steve Hilken, one of the owners of Courses Golf &amp; Grill opening in east Vancouver, takes a swing as he demonstrates a new golf simulator last week.

December 19, 2023, 6:04am Business

Golf isn’t ideal for players during the region’s rainy, icy and snowy seasons. Read story

Above, The Ninebark apartments near the Port of Camas-Washougal are among new developments coming to Clark County.

Clark County could see 1,000s more apartments in 2024 as developments in Vancouver, Camas, Washougal take shape

Above, The Ninebark apartments near the Port of Camas-Washougal are among new developments coming to Clark County.

December 15, 2023, 6:04am Business

Fisher’s Quarry, the Heights, Waterfront Gateway and the Camas-Washougal waterfront — will be moving into their next stages of development next year. Combined, the mixed-use developments are expected to bring thousands of new residential units and tens of thousands of square feet of retail space to the county. Read story