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Ron Williams, construction supervisor for the Port of Vancouver, looks on as crews demolish a section of the former Red Lion Hotel at the Quay as the new AC Hotel by Marriott is under construction nearby, right, Tuesday morning.

Job numbers in Clark County hit record high

Ron Williams, construction supervisor for the Port of Vancouver, looks on as crews demolish a section of the former Red Lion Hotel at the Quay as the new AC Hotel by Marriott is under construction nearby, right, Tuesday morning.

April 20, 2022, 4:17pm Business

The local job market is growing beyond pre-COVID levels, according to new data released by the Washington Employment Security Department on Tuesday. Read story

Jessica Mossman leads a classic cycling class Tuesday at CycleBar in Vancouver. Since the state mask mandate lifted in March, local gyms have begun seeing a boost in new and returning clients. "Some people coming into the studio are coming to look for a community," said CycleBar general manager Aly Hendershot.

Clark County gyms see positive spin as clients cycle back in

Jessica Mossman leads a classic cycling class Tuesday at CycleBar in Vancouver. Since the state mask mandate lifted in March, local gyms have begun seeing a boost in new and returning clients. "Some people coming into the studio are coming to look for a community," said CycleBar general manager Aly Hendershot.

April 20, 2022, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Smaller gyms in Clark County that offer a sense of community and guided classes are seeing an increase in customers, especially with the mask mandate ending. Read story

A mural by artist Guy Drennan, on the east side of The Columbian building, offers a glimpse into the history the newspaper in Clark County.

Columbian readers can help support newspaper’s coverage of Clark County issues

A mural by artist Guy Drennan, on the east side of The Columbian building, offers a glimpse into the history the newspaper in Clark County.

April 20, 2022, 6:04am Business Free

The Columbian today is announcing a new Community Funded Journalism initiative to boost its reporting across key subject areas. Read story

A conceptual rendering shows The Springs at The Waterfront, a planned 12-story senior living tower at The Waterfront Vancouver. The building broke ground on Tuesday, and it's planned to be completed in spring 2024.

Senior living facility underway at The Waterfront Vancouver

A conceptual rendering shows The Springs at The Waterfront, a planned 12-story senior living tower at The Waterfront Vancouver. The building broke ground on Tuesday, and it's planned to be completed in spring 2024.

April 19, 2022, 6:40pm Business

A new senior living building broke ground on Tuesday at The Waterfront Vancouver development, with completion planned for spring 2024. Read story

The exposed underside of the Portland International Airport roof hangs above travelers. The expanded terminal that is planned in the PDX Next project will include a new, curved roof.

Masks no longer required at Portland airport

The exposed underside of the Portland International Airport roof hangs above travelers. The expanded terminal that is planned in the PDX Next project will include a new, curved roof.

April 19, 2022, 9:09am Business Free

Masks are no longer required at Portland International Airport.  Read story

A Pacific Lifestyle Homes subdivision is under construction at the intersection of Northwest 179th Street and Northwest 11th Avenue south of Ridgefield. While it will add to the available supply of homes in the county, the demand still far exceeds the supply, causing rising prices.

Clark County housing market heats up

A Pacific Lifestyle Homes subdivision is under construction at the intersection of Northwest 179th Street and Northwest 11th Avenue south of Ridgefield. While it will add to the available supply of homes in the county, the demand still far exceeds the supply, causing rising prices.

April 19, 2022, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

There were 18 showings on the first day for a Camas home that Jamie Benway wanted to buy last month. Read story

James Mbuya, owner of a new coffee shop in Uptown Village called Richland Hub, takes a break behind the front counter Friday morning. The "Karibu" sign behind him means "Welcome" in Swahili.

Vancouver coffee shop owner serves coffee, mankind

James Mbuya, owner of a new coffee shop in Uptown Village called Richland Hub, takes a break behind the front counter Friday morning. The "Karibu" sign behind him means "Welcome" in Swahili.

April 18, 2022, 6:03am Business

One of the first things you’ll see when walking into Vancouver’s newest coffee shop, Richland Hub, is photos from owner James Bonny Mbuya’s village in Tanzania near Mount Kilimanjaro. Read story

Insitu, a Southwest Washington company, specializes in unmanned aircraft systems, like this Integrator model, flown by militaries around the world.

Drone maker Insitu flying high in the Gorge

Insitu, a Southwest Washington company, specializes in unmanned aircraft systems, like this Integrator model, flown by militaries around the world.

April 17, 2022, 6:03am Business

In the Columbia River Gorge, in the small town of Bingen, is Insitu — a business crafting unmanned aircraft systems for militaries across the globe. Read story

PeaceHealth is proposing a new four-story medical building at the southeast corner of Southeast First Street and 192nd Avenue. The site, which adjoins a school, is currently vacant.

PeaceHealth proposes ambulatory care center in east Vancouver

PeaceHealth is proposing a new four-story medical building at the southeast corner of Southeast First Street and 192nd Avenue. The site, which adjoins a school, is currently vacant.

April 16, 2022, 6:05am Business

PeaceHealth has proposed a four-story ambulatory care center for east Vancouver, according to pre-planning documents sent to the city. Read story

Server Aaron Snoddy, from left, serves lunch on Thursday to Mark Ritzheimer, Gary Kercheck, Steve Peters and Scott Hampton at Grays Restaurant & Bar. Lunch is now served daily at Grays in the Hilton Vancouver Washington.

Grays Restaurant & Bar at the Hilton Vancouver Washington reopens for lunch

Server Aaron Snoddy, from left, serves lunch on Thursday to Mark Ritzheimer, Gary Kercheck, Steve Peters and Scott Hampton at Grays Restaurant & Bar. Lunch is now served daily at Grays in the Hilton Vancouver Washington.

April 15, 2022, 6:05am Business

Grays Restaurant & Bar the Hilton Vancouver Washington returned to seven days of lunch service starting Monday. Breakfast runs from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by dinner from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at this popular gathering spot facing Esther Short Park. Read story