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Vladimir Rakach, senior construction manager for Hurley Development, works in his office at Hurley Tower in downtown Vancouver.

Office space in Vancouver on the rebound

Vladimir Rakach, senior construction manager for Hurley Development, works in his office at Hurley Tower in downtown Vancouver.

June 13, 2021, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

The coronavirus pandemic triggered an immediate and seismic shift in the professional office landscape, sending entire offices home for 15 months of remote work and forcing companies to grapple with unexplored questions about how much of their work actually requires a professional office setting. Read story

Dr. Kristin Lottig, 50, a pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente's Salmon Creek Clinic, emphasizes that vaccines are safe and effective, including for children. "While most kids do fine and get through the flu or maybe they'll have a mild complication, there are some kids who do get really sick and die every year.

Working in Clark County: Dr. Kristin Lottig, pediatrician at Kaiser

Dr. Kristin Lottig, 50, a pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente's Salmon Creek Clinic, emphasizes that vaccines are safe and effective, including for children. "While most kids do fine and get through the flu or maybe they'll have a mild complication, there are some kids who do get really sick and die every year.

June 12, 2021, 6:03am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Pediatrician Dr. Kristin Lottig has been busy over the last year assuaging concerns from parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, jumps June 4 to avoid dirt thrown by Port of Woodland Commissioner Dale Boon, left, Port of Woodland Commission President Bob Wile, second from the left, and Port of Woodland Commissioner Paul Cline.

Vancouver trucking firm buys lot at Woodland port

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, jumps June 4 to avoid dirt thrown by Port of Woodland Commissioner Dale Boon, left, Port of Woodland Commission President Bob Wile, second from the left, and Port of Woodland Commissioner Paul Cline.

June 10, 2021, 5:33pm Business

The Port of Woodland’s 50-acre Schurman Way Industrial Park officially is full. Read story

One of TriMet's new battery-electric buses from manufacturer Gillig sits outside a garage in March. C-Tran's board of directors voted Tuesday to authorize the purchase of eight buses of the same model to begin running in Clark County. The buses charge overnight and have an estimated range of 150-210 miles per charge.

C-Tran charges ahead with electric buses

One of TriMet's new battery-electric buses from manufacturer Gillig sits outside a garage in March. C-Tran's board of directors voted Tuesday to authorize the purchase of eight buses of the same model to begin running in Clark County. The buses charge overnight and have an estimated range of 150-210 miles per charge.

June 10, 2021, 6:01am Business

C-Tran is poised to take its first step toward electrifying its bus fleet. The agency’s board of directors voted Tuesday to authorize the purchase of eight new battery-electric buses to replace eight of the fleet’s oldest diesel models. Read story

Conceptual renderings detail the envisioned design of the prototype Frog Ferry vessel, which will be built by All American Marine, based in Bellingham. The 65-foot vessel would be short enough to fit under Portland's Steel Bridge without requiring a bridge lift on most days.

Frog Ferry pilot program to begin in Portland, add Vancouver later

Conceptual renderings detail the envisioned design of the prototype Frog Ferry vessel, which will be built by All American Marine, based in Bellingham. The 65-foot vessel would be short enough to fit under Portland's Steel Bridge without requiring a bridge lift on most days.

June 9, 2021, 6:02am Business

Friends of Frog Ferry, the nonprofit spearheading an effort to bring a river taxi service to the Portland area, held a press conference Tuesday to announce plans for a two-year pilot program. Vancouver would not be part of the test route, but could be added to the lineup later. Read story

Lucky Loan, one of the last two pawnshops in downtown Vancouver, is closing this summer. Downtown was once known throughout the Portland area for its large cluster of pawnshops and cardrooms.

Lucky Loan Pawn Shop in downtown Vancouver to close at end of August

Lucky Loan, one of the last two pawnshops in downtown Vancouver, is closing this summer. Downtown was once known throughout the Portland area for its large cluster of pawnshops and cardrooms.

June 7, 2021, 3:47pm Business Subscriber Exclusive

The last place downtown to pawn jewelry, tools and electronics is set to close. Longtime Vancouver fixture Lucky Loan Pawn Shop will shut its doors at the end of August, according to co-owner Jeff Lanford. Read story

The 805 Broadway building in Vancouver earned LEED Gold status by meeting certain metrics for resource efficiency and environmental friendliness.

Downtown Vancouver Broadway building earns environmental certification

The 805 Broadway building in Vancouver earned LEED Gold status by meeting certain metrics for resource efficiency and environmental friendliness.

June 4, 2021, 6:07am Business

One of Vancouver’s tallest buildings, the 10-story 805 Broadway building, earned its LEED Gold certification in May while it searches for a new tenant for its renovated ground-floor retail space. Read story

Jessica Chan's Pop Local, a store than sells mostly local goods and gifts, is opening a retail store at the Waterfront Vancouver's RiverWest building.

Retail market Pop Local to open store at Waterfront Vancouver

Jessica Chan's Pop Local, a store than sells mostly local goods and gifts, is opening a retail store at the Waterfront Vancouver's RiverWest building.

June 3, 2021, 6:00am Business

A locally owned retail market for goods and gifts called Pop Local is opening a retail space at The Waterfront Vancouver’s RiverWest building with a planned launch date in September. Read story

Scott Beaudoin, left, and Mike Beaudoin talk about the future of strawberries at Joe's Place Farms. Although the farm store is no longer open, the brothers are carrying on with a U-pick operation.

Beaudoin sons carry on tradition at Joe’s Place Farms in east Vancouver

Scott Beaudoin, left, and Mike Beaudoin talk about the future of strawberries at Joe's Place Farms. Although the farm store is no longer open, the brothers are carrying on with a U-pick operation.

June 2, 2021, 6:03am Business

East Vancouver landmark Joe’s Place Farms is continuing on after its founder, Joe Beaudoin, retired and handed off a few parcels of berries and peaches to his two sons. Read story

A concept rendering shows The Springs at The Waterfront Vancouver, a planned 12-story senior living tower at The Waterfront Vancouver.

The Springs set for 2024 debut on Waterfront Vancouver

A concept rendering shows The Springs at The Waterfront Vancouver, a planned 12-story senior living tower at The Waterfront Vancouver.

June 1, 2021, 2:53pm Business

The Springs Living announced last week that it intends to build The Springs at The Waterfront Vancouver, a 12-story senior living community on Block 18 of The Waterfront Vancouver. Read story