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The Target store in Hazel Dell.

Suspect arrested in more than 30 retail thefts in Hazel Dell

The Target store in Hazel Dell.

August 30, 2024, 1:42pm Business

Clark County sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspected retail thief Tuesday who’s believed to be connected to more than 30 Hazel Dell thefts. Read story

Cascade Renewable Transmission is planning to build a 100-mile-long transmission line between Bonneville Power Administration’s Big Eddy substation in The Dalles, Ore., near The Dalles Dam, and Portland General Electric’s Harborton substation in Portland.

Company wants to bury 100-mile transmission line in Columbia River; it could carry solar, wind energy to Clark County

Cascade Renewable Transmission is planning to build a 100-mile-long transmission line between Bonneville Power Administration’s Big Eddy substation in The Dalles, Ore., near The Dalles Dam, and Portland General Electric’s Harborton substation in Portland.

August 30, 2024, 6:07am Business

A pair of Connecticut companies are seeking approval to bury a 100-mile transmission line in the bed of the Columbia River to carry solar and wind energy to the Portland-Vancouver area. Read story

Construction workers make way for a new building to house Shake Shack and Starbucks at Fisher&rsquo;s Landing Marketplace. Daiso is also expected to open at the shopping center later this year.

Shake Shack, Daiso and more: East Vancouver New Seasons gets new neighbors

Construction workers make way for a new building to house Shake Shack and Starbucks at Fisher&rsquo;s Landing Marketplace. Daiso is also expected to open at the shopping center later this year.

August 30, 2024, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Fisher’s Landing Marketplace in east Vancouver will be welcoming new stores in the coming months. Read story

The city of Vancouver selected developers for the first three city-owned portions of the Heights District project at Mill Plain Boulevard and Devine Road. Pictured is a rendering for Site B, which lies south of Mill Plain Boulevard and west of Site C.

Vancouver council OKs developers for Heights District project; construction could begin as soon as 2026

The city of Vancouver selected developers for the first three city-owned portions of the Heights District project at Mill Plain Boulevard and Devine Road. Pictured is a rendering for Site B, which lies south of Mill Plain Boulevard and west of Site C.

August 29, 2024, 6:07am Business

The Vancouver City Council this week gave the green light to hash out agreements with four developers to work on the planned Heights District project to bring housing, offices and retail to central Vancouver. Construction could begin as soon as 2026. Read story

Back-to-school shoppers took advantage of discounts this summer, spreading their purchases out over several weeks rather than doing one big shopping trip.

Clark County shoppers are being budget conscious for back to school, spreading out spending

Back-to-school shoppers took advantage of discounts this summer, spreading their purchases out over several weeks rather than doing one big shopping trip.

August 29, 2024, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

As students return to their classes, the first big fall shopping season — back-to-school — normally would be coming to a close. Retailers, however, noticed customers spread out their spending, with some continuing their shopping a couple of weeks into the school year. Read story

Portland International Airport unveiled its reconstructed main terminal this month, and a revamped security check should lead to faster screening, just in time for the busy Labor Day weekend. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s recommended that travelers arrive two hours prior to their flights &mdash; or even earlier if they want to check out everything new at PDX,&rdquo; Ferr&eacute; said.

Clark County could see serious travel delays on I-5 over Labor Day weekend

Portland International Airport unveiled its reconstructed main terminal this month, and a revamped security check should lead to faster screening, just in time for the busy Labor Day weekend. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s recommended that travelers arrive two hours prior to their flights &mdash; or even earlier if they want to check out everything new at PDX,&rdquo; Ferr&eacute; said.

August 29, 2024, 6:05am Business

A triple threat of delays is expected to snarl traffic over the Labor Day weekend in Clark County. Read story

Washington State University Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer joins faculty and supporters in celebrating a new school year Aug. 19. Netzhammer announced Wednesday morning he will step down from his position next summer after 13 years on the job.

WSU Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer says he will retire next year

Washington State University Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer joins faculty and supporters in celebrating a new school year Aug. 19. Netzhammer announced Wednesday morning he will step down from his position next summer after 13 years on the job.

August 28, 2024, 8:00am Business

Washington State University Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer announced Wednesday morning that this year will be his last after 13 years at the school’s helm. Read story

Andy and Tiffany Regan stand in front of their newly opened Camas Cheese Co. shop at 231 N.E. Fourth Ave., in downtown Camas earlier this month.

‘Like love, cheese should be shared’: Camas Cheese Co. opens in downtown Camas

Andy and Tiffany Regan stand in front of their newly opened Camas Cheese Co. shop at 231 N.E. Fourth Ave., in downtown Camas earlier this month.

August 24, 2024, 6:10am Business

A new downtown Camas business is on a mission to expand palates. Read story

An image generated by artificial intelligence through the company OpenAI, which owns ChatGPT.

Vancouver company says an AI real estate agent would save homebuyers money; human real estate agents doubt AI can replace them

An image generated by artificial intelligence through the company OpenAI, which owns ChatGPT.

August 24, 2024, 6:10am Business

A new Vancouver-based company called Joy is creating an AI real estate agent that will give buyers back 70 percent of the sales commission. Read story

Construction crews prepare the new Costco store in Ridgefield for its Thursday opening day. Ridgefield city officials have been working with local and state agencies on plans to handle the expected influx of traffic.

Ridgefield, WSDOT, State Patrol plan for Costco opening weekend traffic

Construction crews prepare the new Costco store in Ridgefield for its Thursday opening day. Ridgefield city officials have been working with local and state agencies on plans to handle the expected influx of traffic.

August 24, 2024, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Next week’s long-awaited opening of Costco’s newest location in Ridgefield is good news for shoppers looking to save money by buying in bulk. For drivers, though, the opening weekend is sure to mean traffic jams and delays. Read story