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Programs like ChatGPT quickly process large amounts of data and are getting better at matching writing styles.

Cantwell’s bill would boost AI training for small businesses as Clark County companies incorporate technology

Programs like ChatGPT quickly process large amounts of data and are getting better at matching writing styles.

June 20, 2024, 6:02am Business Subscriber Exclusive

For better or worse, artificial intelligence has swept the country. Read story

HP&rsquo;s current Vancouver facility is in the Columbia Tech Center. The technology company has been a major employer in Clark County since the dawn of inkjet printing.

HP looks ahead to a new Vancouver campus, innovative AI and printing technologies

HP&rsquo;s current Vancouver facility is in the Columbia Tech Center. The technology company has been a major employer in Clark County since the dawn of inkjet printing.

June 19, 2024, 2:18pm Business

Vancouver’s new HP campus is moving forward as the company takes steps to embrace innovative technologies globally. Read story

As we approach the summer cookout season, all eyes are on grocery prices. Food prices are higher than a year ago but have eased over the past couple months.

Inflation still pinching Clark County, but residents may feel some relief heading into summer months

As we approach the summer cookout season, all eyes are on grocery prices. Food prices are higher than a year ago but have eased over the past couple months.

June 18, 2024, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Summer brings such joys as cookouts, trips, shopping and eating out with family and friends. How will prices for these summer treats compare with last year? Read story

Fern Prairie residents listen to Port of Camas-Washougal CEO David Ripp, left, speak about the port&rsquo;s request to annex its Grove Field properties into Clark County&rsquo;s urban growth boundary during an open house on June 5.

Port of Camas-Washougal annexation plans for Grove Field rile residents

Fern Prairie residents listen to Port of Camas-Washougal CEO David Ripp, left, speak about the port&rsquo;s request to annex its Grove Field properties into Clark County&rsquo;s urban growth boundary during an open house on June 5.

June 15, 2024, 6:10am Business

The Port of Camas-Washougal delivered a message to Fern Prairie residents earlier this month: The port has to plan for the future, and development is part of that future. Read story

The Port of Woodland is moving toward operating marine terminals, signing a lease with Wilsonville Concrete Products for space on the port&rsquo;s Martin's Bar property.

Woodland port leases last section of Columbia River access for heavy industry

The Port of Woodland is moving toward operating marine terminals, signing a lease with Wilsonville Concrete Products for space on the port&rsquo;s Martin's Bar property.

June 14, 2024, 8:59am Business

The remaining heavy industrial site at the Port of Woodland’s Columbia River property has been leased, following more than six decades of the port not offering deepwater access. Read story

Housing values in Clark County have grown at varying rates, depending on neighborhood.

Clark County real estate illustrates the rule: It’s all about location

Housing values in Clark County have grown at varying rates, depending on neighborhood.

June 14, 2024, 6:03am Business

Some say that if you close your eyes, click your heels three times and say, “Location, location, location,” a Clark County real estate agent will appear. Read story

Shipbuilder Vigor is starting production work on a new landing craft for the U.S. Army at its Vancouver location.

Shipbuilder Vigor begins work on U.S. Army landing craft at Vancouver facility

Shipbuilder Vigor is starting production work on a new landing craft for the U.S. Army at its Vancouver location.

June 11, 2024, 6:03am Business

After finishing its prototype U.S. Army landing craft, local shipbuilder Vigor started on the vessel’s initial production as part of a $1 billion contract. Read story

Mariah Fechtner of Backwoods Brewing Company serves up a cold pint of Hazy Nelson while working at the pub in Carson.

Backwoods Brewing keeps hospitality at heart of its business as it opens pubs, vacation cabins

Mariah Fechtner of Backwoods Brewing Company serves up a cold pint of Hazy Nelson while working at the pub in Carson.

June 11, 2024, 6:03am Business Subscriber Exclusive

With three brewpubs, a beer distribution business and growing tourism amenities in the Columbia River Gorge, Carson-based Backwoods Brewing Company is cementing itself as one of Southwest Washington’s largest brewery operations. Read story

The first two buildings in the Port of Woodland&rsquo;s Rose Way Industrial Park are ready to be leased.

Port of Woodland in growth mode; Rose Way Industrial Park could employ hundreds when completed

The first two buildings in the Port of Woodland&rsquo;s Rose Way Industrial Park are ready to be leased.

June 5, 2024, 3:29pm Business

Decades of effort by Port of Woodland officials is coming to a head next week, as the port is set to officially open the first two of its buildings at the Rose Way Industrial Park. Read story

Nurses at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center picket outside the hospital on Thursday morning, April 18, 2024.

PeaceHealth nurses will vote on contract that includes raises but doesn’t increase staffing levels

Nurses at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center picket outside the hospital on Thursday morning, April 18, 2024.

June 5, 2024, 12:02pm Business

Nurses at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center will vote Thursday on a contract that includes higher wages but does not increase minimum staffing requirements at the Vancouver hospital. Read story