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Pedestrians stroll past a sign at the Fred Meyer store in Cascade Park that reflects current gas prices last Tuesday morning. Clark County was long ago known for being one of Washington&rsquo;s more affordable counties. Now, however, it is one of the most expensive places to live in the state.

Clark County’s cost of living is the fourth highest in Washington

Pedestrians stroll past a sign at the Fred Meyer store in Cascade Park that reflects current gas prices last Tuesday morning. Clark County was long ago known for being one of Washington&rsquo;s more affordable counties. Now, however, it is one of the most expensive places to live in the state.

October 29, 2024, 6:10am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Clark County’s cost of living is the fourth-highest in the Washington, behind King, Snohomish and San Juan counties, according to a national report. Read story

System dispatchers monitor the grid at the Bonneville Power Administration&rsquo;s Ross Complex. Growing demand for power in the region and state mandates requiring carbon-free energy in the future complicate the administration&rsquo;s work. The administration can&rsquo;t guarantee a carbon-free product. Utilities across the region may need to find their own energy sources in the future to make up the difference.

Electricity equilibrium? Finding power for the Pacific Northwest in the future ‘will be a significant challenge’

System dispatchers monitor the grid at the Bonneville Power Administration&rsquo;s Ross Complex. Growing demand for power in the region and state mandates requiring carbon-free energy in the future complicate the administration&rsquo;s work. The administration can&rsquo;t guarantee a carbon-free product. Utilities across the region may need to find their own energy sources in the future to make up the difference.

October 26, 2024, 6:14am Business Subscriber Exclusive

From their control center at the Ross Complex in Vancouver, Bonneville Power Administration dispatchers manage the region’s electricity supply and demand in real time. Read story

Owner Chuck Milne, a 76-year-old golf pro who has been playing the game since he was 5, has run the Vanco Golf Range in Vancouver since 1981.

Clark County golfers lose another favorite with Vanco Golf Range in its final days

Owner Chuck Milne, a 76-year-old golf pro who has been playing the game since he was 5, has run the Vanco Golf Range in Vancouver since 1981.

October 24, 2024, 6:08am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Clark County golfers will lose another place to play next week as the 50-year-old Vanco Golf Range closes its doors for the last time. Read story

Bart Hansen, a Vancouver city councilor and executive director at the Building Industry Association of Clark County, talks during a Vancouver City Council workshop in July at Vancouver City Hall. Hansen is moving from the local association to take a position at the statewide Building Industry Association of Washington.

Bart Hansen joins Building Industry Association of Washington as vice president of business development

Bart Hansen, a Vancouver city councilor and executive director at the Building Industry Association of Clark County, talks during a Vancouver City Council workshop in July at Vancouver City Hall. Hansen is moving from the local association to take a position at the statewide Building Industry Association of Washington.

October 23, 2024, 12:03pm Business

Bart Hansen, executive director for the Building Industry Association of Clark County and longtime Vancouver city councilor, has been hired by the statewide Building Industry Association of Washington. Read story

Construction recently began on the former Spanky&rsquo;s Legendary Consignment building in downtown Vancouver. Northwest Elite Homes purchased the building in 2021, although it has been vacant since Spanky&rsquo;s closed in 2007.

Renovation of former Spanky’s building marks major milestone for downtown Vancouver

Construction recently began on the former Spanky&rsquo;s Legendary Consignment building in downtown Vancouver. Northwest Elite Homes purchased the building in 2021, although it has been vacant since Spanky&rsquo;s closed in 2007.

October 23, 2024, 6:05am Business

Construction is underway at the former Spanky’s building, 812 Main St., in downtown Vancouver. Read story

The Columbian Files PacifiCorp, which operates several dams on the Lewis River including Merwin Dam, is planning a new transmission line through east Clark County.

PacifiCorp plans to run high-voltage line from Swift Dam through east Clark County into Oregon

The Columbian Files PacifiCorp, which operates several dams on the Lewis River including Merwin Dam, is planning a new transmission line through east Clark County.

October 22, 2024, 6:08am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Portland power company PacifiCorp plans to run a new high voltage transmission line through east Clark County, the company confirmed last week. Read story

The Subway on Eighth Street in downtown Vancouver is among those that have closed across Clark County. The store appears to have been abandoned, according to a lawsuit filed by its landlord.

Six Vancouver Subway stores appear abandoned as liquidation looms

The Subway on Eighth Street in downtown Vancouver is among those that have closed across Clark County. The store appears to have been abandoned, according to a lawsuit filed by its landlord.

October 22, 2024, 6:08am Business

Six Clark County Subway locations that closed abruptly this summer still look operational. Advertisements cover the windows. Furniture, ovens and counters sit inside untouched. But on the heels of the franchise owner’s bankruptcy, one Vancouver landlord says the stores have been abandoned. Read story

The new Trader Joe's off 162nd Avenue in east Vancouver is opening Friday.

New east Vancouver Trader Joe’s will open its doors Friday

The new Trader Joe's off 162nd Avenue in east Vancouver is opening Friday.

October 21, 2024, 5:30pm Business

California grocer Trader Joe’s announced its new east Vancouver location will open Friday. Read story

Peter Abbarno

Incumbent Abbarno faces newcomer Apana in 20th District race

Peter Abbarno

October 18, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

Two-term state Rep. Peter Abbarno, a Republican from Centralia, is running to retain his seat in the 20th Legislative District. Read story

Papa Murphy&rsquo;s has faltered in recent months, with closures impacting the locally beloved take-and-bake pizza company.

Papa Murphy’s loses about 100 stores; Vancouver-based pizza place sold to Canadian company in 2019

Papa Murphy&rsquo;s has faltered in recent months, with closures impacting the locally beloved take-and-bake pizza company.

October 16, 2024, 4:01pm Business

Papa Murphy’s parent company lost about 100 locations in its financial third quarter, primarily from closures of franchise stores. Read story