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Heather Manning of Vancouver sits aboard a C-Tran Vine bus headed east from the Turtle Place Transit Station on Feb. 22. Passenger count has rebounded on local routes even though the pandemic continues.

C-Tran expects bump in 2022 budget

Heather Manning of Vancouver sits aboard a C-Tran Vine bus headed east from the Turtle Place Transit Station on Feb. 22. Passenger count has rebounded on local routes even though the pandemic continues.

December 27, 2021, 4:33pm Business

C-Tran has budgeted for a $38.2 million bump in net revenue for 2022 compared with 2021. What has caused such a drastic increase in net revenue for an agency that budgeted $2.6 million in net revenue last year? The answer is multifaceted. Read story

The newly developed Waterfront Vancouver has made the city more visible to leisure travelers who also seek a walkable downtown and the city's historic area, said Cliff Myers, president and chief executive officer of Visit Vancouver USA.

Visit Vancouver USA hopes fresh approach will bring visitors back at pre-pandemic levels

The newly developed Waterfront Vancouver has made the city more visible to leisure travelers who also seek a walkable downtown and the city's historic area, said Cliff Myers, president and chief executive officer of Visit Vancouver USA.

December 26, 2021, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive

In 2019, Vancouver had a blossoming tourism economy. It hosted conventions and large events and was a port of call for cruises down the Columbia River. Then came the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story

C-Tran to offer free service New Year’s Eve

December 25, 2021, 4:56pm Clark County News

C-Tran is offering free service on New Year’s Eve on all of its routes starting at 6 p.m. and going into the early hours of New Year’s Day. Read story

From left: Janet Kenefsky, vice president of membership and operations at the Greater Vancouver Chamber; John McDonagh, president and chief executive officer at the chamber; and Tamara Fuller, chair of the board at the chamber, talk about the area's robust economy, along with problems facing local businesses.

Greater Vancouver Chamber eyes 2022 economy

From left: Janet Kenefsky, vice president of membership and operations at the Greater Vancouver Chamber; John McDonagh, president and chief executive officer at the chamber; and Tamara Fuller, chair of the board at the chamber, talk about the area's robust economy, along with problems facing local businesses.

December 25, 2021, 2:49pm Clark County News

As the year comes to a close and the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet behind the country, let alone Clark County, where does that leave the local economy for businesses and employees? Read story

The median home sale price in November came in at $483,500, $1,500 less than the median sale price in October. However, the same metric was $410,000 in November of last year. A sign outside a new home in Kennedy Farm in July lets homebuyers know the property's status in Ridgefield.

Clark County’s low housing inventory is ‘not normal’

The median home sale price in November came in at $483,500, $1,500 less than the median sale price in October. However, the same metric was $410,000 in November of last year. A sign outside a new home in Kennedy Farm in July lets homebuyers know the property's status in Ridgefield.

December 22, 2021, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive

It’s kind of more of the same, said Terry Wollam, broker at Wollam and Associates, when asked about the latest market action real estate report. Read story

Construction is underway on 69 affordable apartments next to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. Units will be reserved for families earning less than half the median local income.

Affordable housing being built adjacent to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center

Construction is underway on 69 affordable apartments next to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. Units will be reserved for families earning less than half the median local income.

December 21, 2021, 6:02am Business

A new affordable housing community will be opening adjacent to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center next summer. PeaceHealth and Mercy Housing Northwest recently celebrated a ground-breaking at the site. Read story

Teri Schmeets, owner of Doppelganger in downtown Vancouver, prepares online orders for shipping. During the pandemic, Doppelganger opened an online store, which was a sizeable portion of its business at one point.

Locally owned boutiques in downtown Vancouver prove fashion can move city forward

Teri Schmeets, owner of Doppelganger in downtown Vancouver, prepares online orders for shipping. During the pandemic, Doppelganger opened an online store, which was a sizeable portion of its business at one point.

December 20, 2021, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Boutiquing in downtown Vancouver is now a thing, said Teri Schmeets, owner of the Doppelganger boutique near Esther Short Park. Read story

As part of the PDX Next project, Portland International Airport unveiled its remodeled Concourse B Dec. 8. The newly remodeled terminal has floor-to-ceiling windows, art, seating and restaurants like Good Coffee and Screen Door, which will open next spring.

PDX remodel takes off: Project to bring Portland airport up to date expected to be finished in 2024

As part of the PDX Next project, Portland International Airport unveiled its remodeled Concourse B Dec. 8. The newly remodeled terminal has floor-to-ceiling windows, art, seating and restaurants like Good Coffee and Screen Door, which will open next spring.

December 19, 2021, 6:04am Business

Walking into the Portland International Airport terminal, things seem a bit different. Read story

Young Marines Sgt. Gabriel Blok, 16, lays a wreath and salutes the grave of a veteran Saturday at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver. At top, Lewis & Clark Young Marines practice folding the flag before the official ceremonies begin.

Veterans, service members honored in Vancouver Wreaths Across America ceremony

Young Marines Sgt. Gabriel Blok, 16, lays a wreath and salutes the grave of a veteran Saturday at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver. At top, Lewis & Clark Young Marines practice folding the flag before the official ceremonies begin.

December 18, 2021, 6:05pm Clark County News

An overcast December day provided the backdrop for a solemn but joyful Wreaths Across America event at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver Saturday. Read story

A concept rendering shows the planned "Aegis Phase II" portion of a project to rehabilitate the Providence Academy building and redevelop part of the campus. The plans for the proposed garden expansion are only conceptual, but the Sacred Heart Garden that sits in front of the academy will be preserved.

Providence Academy garden to get fresh look

A concept rendering shows the planned "Aegis Phase II" portion of a project to rehabilitate the Providence Academy building and redevelop part of the campus. The plans for the proposed garden expansion are only conceptual, but the Sacred Heart Garden that sits in front of the academy will be preserved.

December 17, 2021, 6:07am Business Subscriber Exclusive

A revived and expanded garden will grace the front of Providence Academy in Vancouver. The 148-year-old building is owned by The Historic Trust, which submitted plans to the City of Vancouver for the garden area, as well as parking lot improvements. Read story