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Portland resident Marco McLean enjoys a relaxing morning while visiting Bula Kava House in Southeast Portland. The bar's owner is planning a second location in downtown Vancouver.

Kava bar coming to downtown Vancouver

December 7, 2021, 6:05am Business

Vancouver’s first kava bar is coming around late March of next year to the former Lucky Loans building at 614 Main St. Read story

Salvador Larios, owner of Dulce Tentacion serves up fresh tamales for a customer Monday morning. At top, fresh tamales are sold to a customer at Dulce Tentacion on Monday morning. The shop has the necessary permits to make and sell tamales, but other tamale makers say high permitting costs for their seasonal treat has pushed them into the shadow economy.

Fee structure holds back Clark County small-business owners

December 7, 2021, 6:03am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Tamales, a traditional Christmas treat for the Latino community, can generally be found in Clark County through unusual channels. Read story

New homes under construction in the Parkers Abby development in Vancouver in January. Clark County's housing market is experiencing record high demand, with bidding wars on virtually every listed property.

Report: Housing outpaces incomes in Vancouver

December 7, 2021, 6:02am Business

More than a quarter of Vancouver mortgage holders are spending more than 30 percent of their income on housing, according to a new report from Construction Coverage. That suggests an increasing number of local homeowners are cost-burdened by their mortgages. Read story

Remember Land Executive Director Elliot Rasenick became interested in Recompose and was interested in the cultural impact of composting commingled human remains compared to burying a person in the ground in one spot "where we pretend we can extend home ownership in perpetuity," he said.

From dust to dust — to compost in Clark County

December 5, 2021, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Remember Land only site in world restoring wildlife habitat with mulch commingled with human remains Read story

Julian Gomez, 5, left, works with teacher Sandy Becker, red mask, as he learns the letters of the alphabet at Jack and Jill House on Thursday morning. The day care is one of Clark County's 86 licensed child care centers.

Clark County, Southwest Washington child care in crisis

December 4, 2021, 6:01am Business Subscriber Exclusive

In early 2020, Educational Service District 112 was serving more than twice the number of students in its child care and early education centers than it is today. Read story

Tens of millions of Comcast cable customers will see their bills rise 3 percent nationwide, on average.

Comcast to increase rates for Clark County subscribers an average of 3%

December 3, 2021, 6:02am Business

Comcast subscribers will see their rates increase soon, with the average monthly bill expected to rise by 3 percent nationally, according to the company. Read story

Sen. Murray, Vancouver Housing Authority discuss American Rescue Plan Act

December 2, 2021, 6:33pm Business

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., met with the Vancouver Housing Authority, local housing providers and federal housing relief recipients Thursday to discuss how the American Rescue Plan Act benefitted Clark County. Read story

Shoppers come and go outside of Chuck's Produce & Street Market's east Vancouver location on Wednesday morning. Both locations of the popular local grocery store are listed for sale.

Both Chuck’s Produce locations for sale

December 2, 2021, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Chuck’s Produce & Street Market’s two locations are for sale. Both businesses and real estate are included, according to an online listing. Read story

Collin Petersen of Vancouver walks around a Boy Scout-run Christmas tree lot Tuesday at Chase Bank on Northwest 78th Street.

Clark County’s Christmas tree supply is cut down

December 2, 2021, 6:04am Business

Late-season shoppers may have a hard time finding a Christmas tree this year. Because of shipping delays and shortages, both live and artificial trees are expected to cost more and sell out sooner. Read story

Clark County Public Health seeks nominees for Green Awards

December 2, 2021, 6:03am Business

Clark County Public Health is accepting nominations for the 2022 Green Awards, an annual celebration and awards program recognizing leaders in environmental sustainability. Read story