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A sign adverting an available homesite is seen here at the Amberglen development on Monday afternoon, Nov. 12, 2018.

Construction begins on Salmon Creek-area neighborhood

A sign adverting an available homesite is seen here at the Amberglen development on Monday afternoon, Nov. 12, 2018.

November 13, 2018, 6:03am Business

Construction has begun on a Salmon Creek-area subdivision that will include 60 homes priced between $400,000 to $600,000. Read story

Dylan Taylor, left, and his father, Steve Taylor, check out some of the signs created at Garrett Sign, 811 Harney St., Vancouver. The company, started in 1946, has created signs for many types of businesses, from local mom-and-pop shops to chains with faraway locations.

Working in Clark County: Steve and Dylan Taylor, Garrett Sign Co.

Dylan Taylor, left, and his father, Steve Taylor, check out some of the signs created at Garrett Sign, 811 Harney St., Vancouver. The company, started in 1946, has created signs for many types of businesses, from local mom-and-pop shops to chains with faraway locations.

November 12, 2018, 6:00am Business

Steve Taylor, his wife and three sons spend their work days surrounded by the names of companies. Read story

Lorin Mueller, electrical engineer, from left, Chase Harper, supply chain and marketing manager, and Jesse Howard, mechanical engineer, show their prototype desktop thermoformer Friday morning.

Trio wants to take thermoformer creation to marketvideo icon

Lorin Mueller, electrical engineer, from left, Chase Harper, supply chain and marketing manager, and Jesse Howard, mechanical engineer, show their prototype desktop thermoformer Friday morning.

November 10, 2018, 6:00am Business

Despite their widespread use in manufacturing, plastics can be hard to incorporate into do-it-yourself projects. Hobbyists have plenty of tools for working with wood and metal, but shaping plastic is often too complicated for most home garage workshops. Read story

The Safeway on Mill Plain Boulevard and Southeast 136th Avenue will remain open.

It’s official: Southeast Mill Plain Safeway will stay open

The Safeway on Mill Plain Boulevard and Southeast 136th Avenue will remain open.

November 9, 2018, 5:53pm Business

After two weeks with an uncertain future, it now appears the Safeway store at Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard and 136th Avenue will remain open. Read story

Tayler Smith of Papa Murphy’s helps customer Kimm Hulett of Portland on March 9, 2016, at Papa Murphy’s on East Mill Plain Boulevard.

Papa Murphy’s stock on the rise but future is uncertain

Tayler Smith of Papa Murphy’s helps customer Kimm Hulett of Portland on March 9, 2016, at Papa Murphy’s on East Mill Plain Boulevard.

November 9, 2018, 6:02am Business

Papa Murphy’s stock was up 20.22 percent at closing on Thursday following an announcement on Wednesday that the pizza chain has embarked on a review of possible “strategic alternatives” that include selling the business. Read story

Northwest Pipe Company released its third-quarter earnings report on Wednesday evening, posting substantial gains despite challenges in the market including a 35 percent rise in steel prices due to tariffs.

Vancouver’s Northwest Pipe has strong Q3, sees more growth

Northwest Pipe Company released its third-quarter earnings report on Wednesday evening, posting substantial gains despite challenges in the market including a 35 percent rise in steel prices due to tariffs.

November 8, 2018, 5:09pm Business

Northwest Pipe Co. released its third-quarter earnings report on Wednesday evening, posting substantial gains despite challenges in the market including a 35 percent rise in steel prices due to tariffs. Read story

The ground floor of the Murdock building is seen at The Waterfront Vancouver on Wednesday.

Two more restaurants headed to The Waterfront Vancouver

The ground floor of the Murdock building is seen at The Waterfront Vancouver on Wednesday.

November 8, 2018, 6:05am Business

Two new restaurants have joined the lineup of businesses slated to open up shop at The Waterfront Vancouver development: Stack 571 Burger & Whiskey Bar and Pizzeria sul Lago, a wood-fired Neopolitan-style pizza restaurant. Both restaurants are scheduled to open in the spring of 2019. Read story

Papa Murphy's international corporate headquarters is at 8000 N.E.

Papa Murphy’s hints it might be for sale

Papa Murphy's international corporate headquarters is at 8000 N.E.

November 7, 2018, 6:13pm Business

Papa Murphy’s signaled Wednesday the take-and-bake pizza chain may be for sale. Read story

A sign notifying drivers they need to pay to park is seen in front of Twigs Bistro on Tuesday.

Waterfront Vancouver lots to begin charging for parking

A sign notifying drivers they need to pay to park is seen in front of Twigs Bistro on Tuesday.

November 7, 2018, 6:00am Business

The fleeting era of free parking at the Vancouver waterfront has come to an end. Read story

The Herbery at 212 N.E. 164th Ave. has closed for 10 days as a penalty for selling a marijuana cigarette to a 19-year-old investigative aide in January.

East Vancouver Herbery to close for 10 days

The Herbery at 212 N.E. 164th Ave. has closed for 10 days as a penalty for selling a marijuana cigarette to a 19-year-old investigative aide in January.

November 6, 2018, 5:51pm Business

East Vancouver marijuana shop The Herbery has closed temporarily, the result of a state-imposed penalty following a routine sting operation earlier this year. The closure began Sunday and the store reopens 9 a.m. Nov. 14. Read story