Clark County Business

New construction makes up almost half of active residential listings in Clark County, broker Terry Wollam said.

Inventory of homes for sale climbs in Clark County, but demand still outpaces supply, pros say

March 30, 2024, 6:02am Business

The number of homes for sale is up in Clark County after a major dip in 2022 and 2021, but supply remains far short of meeting demand, real estate agents say. Read story

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber senior business developer Kimberly Quiroz, from left, student representative and Franklin High School sophomore Brianna Quiroz, and scholarship coordinator Norma Palacios talk to attendee Diane Calderon on Friday, during a small business event at Cascade Park Library in Vancouver.

Vancouver event at Cascade Park Library shows resources abound for small-business entrepreneurs

March 29, 2024, 6:20pm Business

Budding entrepreneurs and owners of small businesses gathered Friday at the Cascade Park Library in east Vancouver for a two-hour resource fair sponsored by U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania. Read story

People walk down the sidewalk and sit outside Tuesday at the Waterfront Vancouver. The development along the Columbia River has been a major economic boost for Vancouver over the past few years.

Key economic figures mixed, but expert calls indicators for Clark County’s economy positive

March 28, 2024, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Rising energy bills, grocery prices and interest rates have led to Clark County residents’ dinner-table speculation about the state of the local economy. Building, labor, spending and inflation figures are mixed, although an expert says these key indicators seem generally positive. Here is a look at some of the local… Read story

Vancouver City Hall in downtown Vancouver.

Vancouver officials developing new green building policy

March 27, 2024, 5:38pm Business

Vancouver officials want to curb greenhouse gas emissions from some of the biggest polluters in the city: buildings. Read story

The Washington Department of Ecology has sent an administrative order to Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad which confirms rail work polluted state waters.

Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad ordered to comply with water pollution laws

March 27, 2024, 6:09am Business

The operator of a 33-mile railroad through Clark County continues to run afoul of state environmental regulations. On Monday, the Washington State Department of Ecology ordered Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad to comply with state water pollution laws. Read story

Vancouver officials rethink Section 30 plan, pushing for more multifamily housing

On Monday, the Vancouver City Council held a workshop about Section 30 in east Vancouver. City staff propose allowing more mixed-use development than is currently allowed.

March 26, 2024, 7:56pm Business

Officials envisioned a square mile in east Vancouver known as Section 30 evolving into a mixed-use haven with places to live, work and recreate, much like nearby Columbia Tech Center. But some property owners there have other plans. Read story

Battle Ground opposes Clark County proposal to allow industrial development along railroad

March 26, 2024, 6:05am Business

Battle Ground officials are pushing back on Clark County’s proposal to allow industrial development along a railroad that passes through the city. At its March 18 meeting, the Battle Ground City Council unanimously approved a resolution opposing expansion of a county zoning overlay for so-called freight-rail dependent uses. Read story