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Columbian staff writer

Nancy Barnes is leading Don Steinke in the race for Clark Public Utilities commissioner on Tuesday night.

Barnes leads Steinke in Clark Public Utilities race

Nancy Barnes is leading Don Steinke in the race for Clark Public Utilities commissioner on Tuesday night.

November 8, 2022, 10:19pm Business

Nancy Barnes was leading Don Steinke in the race to represent Clark Public Utilities’ second commissioner district Tuesday night. Barnes, the incumbent, has been on the commission since 1992. Read story

The Clark County Public Service Center is pictured in Vancouver on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.

3 of 6 Clark County charter amendments leading

The Clark County Public Service Center is pictured in Vancouver on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.

November 8, 2022, 10:11pm Clark County News

Clark County’s voters appeared to take their chance to change the county’s governing constitution Tuesday, with three of the six charter amendments on the ballot leading on election night. Ranked choice voting was not among those passing. Read story

Clark Public Utilities' River Road Generating Plant burns natural gas to make about 225 megawatts of electricity, using a turbine similar to those used on jet engines in airplanes.

Upgrades to Clark Public Utilities’ gas-powered plant to boost flexibility, lower emissions, costs

Clark Public Utilities' River Road Generating Plant burns natural gas to make about 225 megawatts of electricity, using a turbine similar to those used on jet engines in airplanes.

November 8, 2022, 6:05am Business

Clark Public Utilities’ River Road Generating Plant has been a controversial place. Its billowing clouds of steam and carbon emissions stick out in a region powered largely by hydropower. Now it is on its way to becoming less of a dominating force and more of a backup option. Read story

NuHealth Clinic in Vancouver eyes move to mixed-use building

November 5, 2022, 6:05am Business

NuHealth Clinic may soon be moving to a new mixed-use building just down the street from its current location. Read story

Washington employers still expected to help prevent COVID spread

November 4, 2022, 6:04am Business

Despite the lifting of Washington’s COVID-19 emergency orders this week, the state Department of Labor & Industries encourages employers to be vigilant at preventing the spread of COVID-19. Read story

Xfinity brings faster internet speeds to Clark County customers

November 4, 2022, 5:19am Clark County News

Clark County’s Xfinity customers now have faster internet speeds. Xfinity began boosting its internet speeds on its most popular plans in October. Read story

ilani says its Stadium Sports Bar & Grill has the region's largest video wall integrated with the Listen Everywhere app, allowing guests to listen to games on their smartphones.

ilani opens first sports betting facility in Clark County

ilani says its Stadium Sports Bar & Grill has the region's largest video wall integrated with the Listen Everywhere app, allowing guests to listen to games on their smartphones.

November 3, 2022, 3:55pm Business

With the recent opening of its sportsbook, ilani has become the first sports betting facility in Clark County. Read story

An Albertsons grocery store is seen in Boise, Idaho, on Oct. 14, 2022. The attorneys general of California, Illinois and the District of Columbia are suing Albertsons in an effort to stop the grocery chain from paying a nearly $4 billion dividend to its shareholders, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. (Sarah A.

Kroger-Albertsons merger: Sens. Murray, Cantwell say plan a threat to consumers

An Albertsons grocery store is seen in Boise, Idaho, on Oct. 14, 2022. The attorneys general of California, Illinois and the District of Columbia are suing Albertsons in an effort to stop the grocery chain from paying a nearly $4 billion dividend to its shareholders, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. (Sarah A.

November 2, 2022, 6:18pm Business

Criticism is mounting locally and around the state to the announced merger between Kroger, parent company of Fred Meyer and QFC, and Albertsons, parent company of Albertsons and Safeway. Read story

Warehouse Manager Lucas Salazr, left, and warehouse worker Chase Campbell, right, fill orders at Vancouver Bolt & Supply in 2019.  Demand for warehouse space like this supply company's have increased in recent years.

Clark County attracts warehouse developers as industry booms

Warehouse Manager Lucas Salazr, left, and warehouse worker Chase Campbell, right, fill orders at Vancouver Bolt & Supply in 2019.  Demand for warehouse space like this supply company's have increased in recent years.

October 26, 2022, 6:30am Business

What’s that big building going up in your neighborhood? Odds are it’s a warehouse. Read story

After getting its start in February 2020, Champ Pizza now has six locations.

Vancouver-based Champ Pizza expands into Oregon

After getting its start in February 2020, Champ Pizza now has six locations.

October 25, 2022, 6:04am Business

Tyson Cook had never worked in a restaurant before starting Champ Pizza. But armed with a mixer and links to YouTube videos, he found his dough recipe. With his dough, passion for sports and dedication to quality ingredients, the restaurant boomed. Now, a sixth location in less than two years… Read story