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The Port of Vancouver envisions transforming its 10 acres near the Columbia River into a place for commercial, residential and public space development.

Port of Vancouver seeks Terminal 1 development proposals

The Port of Vancouver envisions transforming its 10 acres near the Columbia River into a place for commercial, residential and public space development.

February 19, 2019, 6:25pm Business

Some day, the Port of Vancouver’s Terminal 1 on the Columbia River may be every bit as fancy, parklike and mixed-use as its neighbor, The Waterfront Vancouver. Read story

The Iwagi Island, a 590-foot-long Handymax bulk carrier, arrived at the Port of Vancouver on Friday.

Bulk carrier built in Japan stops at Port of Vancouver on maiden voyage

The Iwagi Island, a 590-foot-long Handymax bulk carrier, arrived at the Port of Vancouver on Friday.

February 19, 2019, 6:19pm Business

The Iwagi Island, a 590-foot-long Handymax bulk carrier built in Imabari, Japan, stopped at the Port of Vancouver on Friday on its maiden voyage. Read story

The Hotel Indigo and Kirkland Tower share a foundation and are being built as one project, but will operate as separate buildings. Kirkland Tower condo residents will be able to access the Hotel Indigo lobby to reach retail tenants such as El Gaucho.

El Gaucho steakhouse coming to Waterfront Vancouver

The Hotel Indigo and Kirkland Tower share a foundation and are being built as one project, but will operate as separate buildings. Kirkland Tower condo residents will be able to access the Hotel Indigo lobby to reach retail tenants such as El Gaucho.

February 18, 2019, 6:09pm Business

One of Seattle and Portland’s fine dining mainstays is adding a new location: El Gaucho Vancouver will open in 2020 on the ground floor of the future Hotel Indigo at The Waterfront Vancouver. Read story

Nathan Howard/The Columbian Becky Leventis shows a painting to seniors at The Quarry Senior Living. Leventis teaches monthly art classes at The Quarry, its sister facility Glenwood Place Senior Living, and less often at Prestige Senior Living Bridgewood.

Working in Clark County: Becky Leventis, painting instructor at local senior living facilitiesvideo icon

Nathan Howard/The Columbian Becky Leventis shows a painting to seniors at The Quarry Senior Living. Leventis teaches monthly art classes at The Quarry, its sister facility Glenwood Place Senior Living, and less often at Prestige Senior Living Bridgewood.

February 18, 2019, 6:02am Business

Becky Leventis has a lot of tips for takers of her watercolor painting class, but one is essential: “I always tell people, don’t worry if your hand shakes.” Read story

Mitchell Silagy, left, and Dave Silagy add spices to a habanero sauce while working in the kitchen of The Cedars at Salmon Creek golf course in Brush Prairie.

Silagy Sauce makes a splash — without a home of its own

Mitchell Silagy, left, and Dave Silagy add spices to a habanero sauce while working in the kitchen of The Cedars at Salmon Creek golf course in Brush Prairie.

February 17, 2019, 6:06am Business

A sweet, tangy aroma wafts over the clubhouse kitchen at The Cedars at Salmon Creek golf course. Read story

Nicholas Lim Cybersecurity firm BitMitigate founder

Epik buys Vancouver-based BitMitigate

Nicholas Lim Cybersecurity firm BitMitigate founder

February 15, 2019, 5:17pm Business

Vancouver-based cybersecurity company BitMitigate has been acquired by Epik, a web hosting company and domain name registration service. Read story

Thomus Cherry is pursuing a mechatronics certification at Clark College in instrumentation and control automation while working as an SEH America apprentice in Vancouver.

Preparing for Workforce of Tomorrow by linking education, businessvideo icon

Thomus Cherry is pursuing a mechatronics certification at Clark College in instrumentation and control automation while working as an SEH America apprentice in Vancouver.

February 15, 2019, 6:02am Business

Thomus Cherry is a Clark College student with a clear path to a $27-an-hour job at SEH America if he so chooses. Read story

Bi-Mart announced it will be closing the pharmacies at two of its Vancouver-area stores next week. The locations are 2601 Falk Road, Vancouver, pictured, and 11912 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. in Orchards. The Bi-Mart pharmacy in Washougal will remain open.

Bi-Mart to close pharmacies at its 2 Vancouver-area stores

Bi-Mart announced it will be closing the pharmacies at two of its Vancouver-area stores next week. The locations are 2601 Falk Road, Vancouver, pictured, and 11912 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. in Orchards. The Bi-Mart pharmacy in Washougal will remain open.

February 14, 2019, 6:02am Business

Bi-Mart surprised customers this week by announcing the closure of the pharmacies at two of its Vancouver-area locations. Both stores will remain open, minus the pharmacies. Read story

Camas residents Maria and Joe Wiles cross the street to stop for a cup of coffee while strolling through downtown Camas in January. On Tuesday the city was named as a finalist in the competition to be featured on the show “Small Business Revolution,” which would involve a makeover for some of the city’s downtown businesses.

Camas advances to the final for online business show

Camas residents Maria and Joe Wiles cross the street to stop for a cup of coffee while strolling through downtown Camas in January. On Tuesday the city was named as a finalist in the competition to be featured on the show “Small Business Revolution,” which would involve a makeover for some of the city’s downtown businesses.

February 12, 2019, 10:47am Business

Camas has been selected as one of the top six finalists for the online show 'Small Business Revolution Main Street,' advancing to the final round of the competition to decide which small town will receive the starring role in the series’ upcoming fourth season. Read story

The original Ryd shuttle, parked next to Esther Short Park, was tested in March 2018 before making its debut two months later. Ryd now operates a fleet of three electric five-seat vehicles and plans to launch a ride-hailing app.

Ryd shuttle service seeks ride-hailing app

The original Ryd shuttle, parked next to Esther Short Park, was tested in March 2018 before making its debut two months later. Ryd now operates a fleet of three electric five-seat vehicles and plans to launch a ride-hailing app.

February 12, 2019, 6:01am Business

Vancouver’s downtown Ryd shuttle has grown quickly since its debut last spring. The service has expanded from a single electric commuter shuttle to a fleet of three and CEO Casey Wyckoff expects to add more in the next six months. Read story