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Ridgefield, Kalama ports get grants aimed at reducing emissions

August 21, 2024, 1:43pm Business

A total of $26.5 million in state funding was awarded to 11 Washington ports for projects that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 140,000 metric tons in the next 10 years. Read story

Crews put the finishing touches on the new eight-story parking garage Tuesday morning at The Waterfront Vancouver. The facility, scheduled to open Monday on the corner of Columbia Way and Grant Street, will increase parking capacity in the area by 50 percent, or 350 additional spaces.

New eight-story parking garage at The Waterfront Vancouver opens Monday

Crews put the finishing touches on the new eight-story parking garage Tuesday morning at The Waterfront Vancouver. The facility, scheduled to open Monday on the corner of Columbia Way and Grant Street, will increase parking capacity in the area by 50 percent, or 350 additional spaces.

August 21, 2024, 6:05am Business

Beginning Monday, visitors at The Waterfront Vancouver can park in a new eight-story parking center. Existing surface lots at the waterfront will give way to further development. Read story

Billy Henry of the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes explores the organization's new space in downtown Vancouver.

Northwest Association for Blind Athletes to relocate to brighter, larger, more accessible office

Billy Henry of the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes explores the organization's new space in downtown Vancouver.

August 20, 2024, 4:18pm Business

To get involved with the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes and learn more about its programs, visit nwaba.org/contact. Read story

Shake Shack, which already has locations in Portland, is looking to open in east Vancouver near New Seasons.

Shake Shack looks at moving into east Vancouver near New Seasons

Shake Shack, which already has locations in Portland, is looking to open in east Vancouver near New Seasons.

August 20, 2024, 2:45pm Business

Fast-food restaurant Shake Shack has applied to open its first location in Clark County. Read story

Five abandoned boats were recently removed from Lake River by the Port of Ridgefield.

An Eagle Scout mapped sinking ships; his project helped remove derelict boats from Lake River

Five abandoned boats were recently removed from Lake River by the Port of Ridgefield.

August 20, 2024, 1:18pm Business Subscriber Exclusive

One Ridgefield Eagle Scout’s concerns about water safety have led to ongoing cleanup of some of the largest pieces of trash ever left behind in local waterways: boats. Read story

An electric vehicle charges at the electric charging station at Clark Public Utilities in April. Several consumers say they have had trouble redeeming the state&rsquo;s new EV rebate.

Washington’s EV rebate program not working as advertised, prospective Clark County car buyers say

An electric vehicle charges at the electric charging station at Clark Public Utilities in April. Several consumers say they have had trouble redeeming the state&rsquo;s new EV rebate.

August 20, 2024, 6:03am Business

Looking to cash in on the state’s new instant rebate program for electric vehicles? Several Clark County consumers say they have had trouble getting the rebate program to pencil out at local dealerships. Read story

Fred Meyer&rsquo;s Clark County locations aren&rsquo;t affected by a union vote to authorize a strike at Portland-area stores.

Portland Fred Meyer workers’ strike vote doesn’t affect Clark County stores; date for strike not set

Fred Meyer&rsquo;s Clark County locations aren&rsquo;t affected by a union vote to authorize a strike at Portland-area stores.

August 19, 2024, 1:03pm Business

The unfair labor practice strike that thousands of Portland Fred Meyer workers voted to authorize Saturday will not impact Clark County stores. Read story

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez tours the Yaquina dredging vessel as the crews works along the Columbia River on Thursday morning. &ldquo;So many of our industries rely on these waterways and this dredging schedule,&rdquo; Perez said.

Dredging the Columbia River is a complex process needed to keep navigation channels open

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez tours the Yaquina dredging vessel as the crews works along the Columbia River on Thursday morning. &ldquo;So many of our industries rely on these waterways and this dredging schedule,&rdquo; Perez said.

August 19, 2024, 11:32am Business Subscriber Exclusive

The Pacific Northwest’s economy depends on the Columbia River. Read story

Dallas, who weighed in at 26.5 pounds on Thursday, lives at Lutz Hardware in Camas. He can often be found hiding behind the candy counter.

Purr-fect proprietors: Cats leave their paw prints on several Clark County businesses

Dallas, who weighed in at 26.5 pounds on Thursday, lives at Lutz Hardware in Camas. He can often be found hiding behind the candy counter.

August 19, 2024, 6:07am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Clark County business owners have found employees everyone loves who will work for treats and pets. The only downside is they shed. Read story

The fate of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program is uncertain as the November election looms.

Could the November election spell trouble for the Interstate 5 Bridge replacement project?

The fate of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program is uncertain as the November election looms.

August 17, 2024, 6:14am Business Subscriber Exclusive

The Columbia River Crossing project probably wouldn’t have died in the Legislature in 2013 if not for just a handful of Clark County voters. Read story