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Stories by Sarah Wolf

Columbian staff writer

Construction is underway on Broadstone Apartments Block 19 near the Claro Building, background center, and The Columbia on the Waterfront Vancouver on Tuesday.

Clark County gains 1,600 jobs in January

Construction is underway on Broadstone Apartments Block 19 near the Claro Building, background center, and The Columbia on the Waterfront Vancouver on Tuesday.

March 8, 2023, 6:05am Business

Clark County’s normally big new-year drop in jobs was less severe than usual, according to the Washington Employment Security Department. Read story

Port of Vancouver official Don Orange announces he’ll seek reelection

March 7, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

Port of Vancouver Commissioner Don Orange announced that he is running for reelection this year. Read story

The development team that owns the Vancouver Innovation Center plan to propose a new master plan, Masterplan 2.0, to incorporate more high-density housing and open space.

Vancouver Innovation Center a community by design

The development team that owns the Vancouver Innovation Center plan to propose a new master plan, Masterplan 2.0, to incorporate more high-density housing and open space.

March 6, 2023, 6:05am Business

The developers at the Vancouver Innovation Center have big dreams for the parcel of land that was once home to Hewlett-Packard’s Vancouver campus. Read story

Barbara Rhoden, left, and Adrienne Strehlow share an embrace at a Vancouver Heights tree dedication in honor of Rhoden's deceased husband, Vaughn, and all those in the county who have lost their lives to the coronavirus.

Vancouver neighborhood dedicates sequoia to those lost to COVID

Barbara Rhoden, left, and Adrienne Strehlow share an embrace at a Vancouver Heights tree dedication in honor of Rhoden's deceased husband, Vaughn, and all those in the county who have lost their lives to the coronavirus.

March 4, 2023, 8:00pm Clark County News

During a moment of silence at a small triangular park in Vancouver’s Heights neighborhood, friends and neighbors stood around an infant sequoia tree thinking back on the life of Vaughn Rhoden and others who’ve died during the pandemic. Read story

Drew Kennison's regional SWAT team stopped by the hospital to present him with a custom flag, including the team logo.

Injured Clark County deputy released from hospital

Drew Kennison's regional SWAT team stopped by the hospital to present him with a custom flag, including the team logo.

March 4, 2023, 2:44pm Clark County News

Clark County Deputy Drew Kennison was released from the hospital Thursday, according to the Clark County’s Sheriff Office. Read story

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Vancouver firefighters extinguish outbuilding fire in Truman neighborhood

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March 4, 2023, 1:45pm Clark County News

Firefighters put out an outbuilding fire in Vancouver’s Truman neighborhood Friday afternoon. Read story

The Vancouver Police Department has released a photo of 12-year-old Kaylee “Kade” Joyce McPhillips who has been missing since Friday.

Vancouver police locate missing 12-year-old girl

The Vancouver Police Department has released a photo of 12-year-old Kaylee “Kade” Joyce McPhillips who has been missing since Friday.

March 4, 2023, 12:52pm Clark County News

The Vancouver Police Department has released a photo of Kaylee “Kade” Joyce McPhillips who has been missing since yesterday. Read story

Construction cranes are a common sight at the Waterfront Vancouver and the Port of Vancouver's neighboring Terminal 1 project this winter, with more to come as remaining blocks are sold and developed.

Clark County’s median hourly wage rises to $28.74, grows faster than inflation

Construction cranes are a common sight at the Waterfront Vancouver and the Port of Vancouver's neighboring Terminal 1 project this winter, with more to come as remaining blocks are sold and developed.

March 2, 2023, 6:24pm Business

Clark County’s median hourly wage outpaced inflation during the second quarter of last year, according to the latest labor market report from the Washington State Employment Security Department. Read story

Two mixed-use concepts are being considered for Waterfront Vancouver's Block 11 site. This high-rise option would incorporate more units and more underground parking than the mid-rise option.

Waterfront Vancouver lot set to grow upward in 2024

Two mixed-use concepts are being considered for Waterfront Vancouver's Block 11 site. This high-rise option would incorporate more units and more underground parking than the mid-rise option.

March 2, 2023, 6:00am Business

A mixed-use residential building with affordable-housing units has been proposed for what is currently one of the parking lots at the Waterfront Vancouver, according to pre-planning documents submitted to the city of Vancouver. Read story

IT3, a new nonprofit workforce training center, is aiming to quickly train those in manufacturing on the newest technologies used in the industry. The fabrication center space shown here is shared with Ridgefield School District.

Ridgefield high-tech training center IT3 aims to develop workforce for local manufacturers

IT3, a new nonprofit workforce training center, is aiming to quickly train those in manufacturing on the newest technologies used in the industry. The fabrication center space shown here is shared with Ridgefield School District.

March 1, 2023, 6:05am Business

An effort to home grow a larger high-tech manufacturing workforce has set down roots in Ridgefield. The IT3 workforce development center celebrated its grand opening last week. Read story