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Rising energy bills, grocery prices and interest rates have led to Clark County residents’ dinner-table speculation about the state of the local economy. Building, labor, spending and inflation figures are mixed, although an expert says these key indicators seem generally positive. Here is a look at some of the local trends:
Building permits down
According to a city of Vancouver report, the city issued 787 residential building permits in 2023 compared with 972 in 2022.
