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Mount Hood is seen from the Yacolt Burn State Forest. A planned timber sale in the area has environmentalists worried about impacts to spotted owls, other wildlife and climate change.

Clark County residents up in arms over planned timber sale on state land in historic Yacolt Burn

Mount Hood is seen from the Yacolt Burn State Forest. A planned timber sale in the area has environmentalists worried about impacts to spotted owls, other wildlife and climate change.

August 13, 2024, 6:06am Business

A proposal to sell and harvest timber on state Department of Natural Resources lands in northeast Clark County has riled some local residents and environmental groups. Read story

Clark Public Utilities installed solar panels on the roofs of five buildings, including Building 14 at the Port of Camas-Washougal’s industrial park in late 2023 and early 2024.

Housing, aging, solar: Three projects in Clark County honored by state

Clark Public Utilities installed solar panels on the roofs of five buildings, including Building 14 at the Port of Camas-Washougal’s industrial park in late 2023 and early 2024.

August 12, 2024, 2:33pm Business

Three Clark County projects were among the 12 winners of the 2024 Governor’s Smart Communities Awards, which recognize local governments and partners for exceptional land-use planning and development. Read story

Construction crews work at Crown Park in Camas on June 24. Park impact fees, paid by new development, help fund park and recreation upgrades that will accommodate new users and a growing population.

Camas council raises impact fees on new homes larger than 2600 square feet, adds fees to business developments

Construction crews work at Crown Park in Camas on June 24. Park impact fees, paid by new development, help fund park and recreation upgrades that will accommodate new users and a growing population.

August 10, 2024, 6:08am Business

The Camas City Council this week approved changes to the city’s park impact fees, which will charge developers more for larger homes and create new categories for accessory dwelling units and commercial-industrial developments. Read story

Clark County Health Worker Report

August 10, 2024, 5:55am Clark County Business

The Washington State Department of Health took disciplinary actions or has withdrawn charges against these Clark County providers. Read story

Ranch Pizza to open in downtown Vancouver

August 10, 2024, 5:55am Business

Portland pizza chain Ranch Pizza expects to open a new Vancouver location in either October or November at 801 Columbia St., the company’s owner said Friday. Read story

Northwest Pipe Q2 earnings up

August 9, 2024, 4:00pm Business

Northwest Pipe Co. reported last week its sales increased to $129.5 million in its second quarter of this year, up from $116.4 million in the second quarter of 2023. Read story

HopsnDrops set to open in east Vancouver on Monday

August 9, 2024, 11:46am Business

HopsnDrops will open a new location Monday at 210 N.E. 192nd Ave. in east Vancouver’s new Lacamas Square development. Read story

The Clark County Council approved a nearly $1 million contract to provide direct financial assistance for heating low-income households as well as help them replace inefficient, outdated or unsafe heating and cooling systems. The money came from the state's Climate Commitment Act.

$1 million to help heat Clark County homes would go away if I-2117 is approved

The Clark County Council approved a nearly $1 million contract to provide direct financial assistance for heating low-income households as well as help them replace inefficient, outdated or unsafe heating and cooling systems. The money came from the state's Climate Commitment Act.

August 8, 2024, 5:08pm Business

Several new state-sponsored programs that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have popped up in recent months, but they may not be available for long. Read story

Clark Public Utilities commissioner candidates James Oneil, from left, Christopher Thobaben and Sherry Erickson meet with members of The Columbian&rsquo;s Editorial Board. The three candidates are vying to succeed Jim Malinowski, who is retiring from the board.

Erickson leads Clark Public Utilities board seat race in initial voting results

Clark Public Utilities commissioner candidates James Oneil, from left, Christopher Thobaben and Sherry Erickson meet with members of The Columbian&rsquo;s Editorial Board. The three candidates are vying to succeed Jim Malinowski, who is retiring from the board.

August 6, 2024, 10:23pm Business

The three-way race to represent Clark County’s Public Utilities District No. 1 is winnowing down to two after Tuesday’s primary vote. Read story

Construction continues on the new ZoomInfo building at Terminal 1 near The Waterfront Vancouver. The company is subleasing nearly half of its space at the site.

Despite net loss for quarter, Vancouver-based ZoomInfo executives confident as new headquarters construction continues

Construction continues on the new ZoomInfo building at Terminal 1 near The Waterfront Vancouver. The company is subleasing nearly half of its space at the site.

August 6, 2024, 6:08am Business

ZoomInfo has made waves ever since setting up shop in Vancouver. One of the city’s largest employers, it has stood as a Clark County success story — a local company making a splash worldwide. Read story