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Herrera Beutler to host 8th annual jobs fair

May 3, 2018, 10:00pm Business

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, will hold a pair of jobs events this month. Read story

Current Millennium Bulk Terminal buildings seen from the waterfront, looking north at the Port of Longview.

Millennium coal terminal backers remain confident

Current Millennium Bulk Terminal buildings seen from the waterfront, looking north at the Port of Longview.

April 30, 2018, 6:40pm Business

Despite a growing tangle of litigation, backers of Millennium Bulk Terminals’ $680 million coal terminal in Longview are still optimistic that the project eventually will get built. Read story

Erin Timmerman joined the Vancouver Farmers Market staff eight years ago and is the director of operations. She spends about 33 weekends throughout the year interacting with vendors and community members. James Rexroad for The Columbian.

Working in Clark County: Erin Timmerman, director of operations, Vancouver Farmers Market

Erin Timmerman joined the Vancouver Farmers Market staff eight years ago and is the director of operations. She spends about 33 weekends throughout the year interacting with vendors and community members. James Rexroad for The Columbian.

April 30, 2018, 6:00am Business

Erin Timmerman wasn’t particularly into agriculture or food when she stumbled into a full-time job at the Vancouver Farmers Market eight years ago. Read story

Hiking to the summit of Dog Mountain in the Columbia Gorge is a classic Memorial Day weekend trip enjoyed by thousands if the weather is nice.

Report: 3rd District residents spend $2.17 billion a year on outdoor recreation

Hiking to the summit of Dog Mountain in the Columbia Gorge is a classic Memorial Day weekend trip enjoyed by thousands if the weather is nice.

April 30, 2018, 6:00am Business

Residents of Southwest Washington’s 3rd Congressional District spend an estimated $2.17 billion on outdoor recreation every year — a lot of money by any standard, but right about the middle of the pack when compared to the state’s nine other districts, according to the Outdoor Industry Association. Read story

Health care workers’ safety increasingly at risk

April 29, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Business

Shannon Sathre was supposed to have the day off, but a staff shortage and the prospect of time-and-a-half pay lured her from her couch into the intensive care unit at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. Read story

More than 400 homes have been proposed in the Landover-Sharmel neighborhood, near Northeast Four Seasons Lane. Ginn Development of Vancouver began grading and preparing the land last spring. The homes, according to the company, could sell for between $250,000 and $300,000, less than the county’s median price of $345,000 in February.

Under Construction in Clark County

More than 400 homes have been proposed in the Landover-Sharmel neighborhood, near Northeast Four Seasons Lane. Ginn Development of Vancouver began grading and preparing the land last spring. The homes, according to the company, could sell for between $250,000 and $300,000, less than the county’s median price of $345,000 in February.

April 29, 2018, 6:00am Business

Sunnier weather means Clark County will soon be in the grips of construction season. In fact, major projects are already underway. Read story

nLight worker Megan Stone applies photo resistance to wafers during the laser manufacturing process at its Vancouver headquarters. The company started trading at $16 per share and closed at $26.95.

Vancouver’s nLight soared in first day of trading

nLight worker Megan Stone applies photo resistance to wafers during the laser manufacturing process at its Vancouver headquarters. The company started trading at $16 per share and closed at $26.95.

April 26, 2018, 6:22pm Business

Day one of public trading for nLight is officially underway, and the early results are bright. Read story

A customer uses the Riverview Community Bank ATM in downtown Vancouver on Thursday.

Riverview Bancorp profits up in 2018

A customer uses the Riverview Community Bank ATM in downtown Vancouver on Thursday.

April 26, 2018, 4:55pm Business

Last year was a strong one for Riverview Community Bank, thanks in part to the strong economy and its purchase of an Oregon bank. Read story

The Georgia Pacific paper mill is visible from Northeast 6th Avenue in Camas. The company announced Nov. 14 plans to shut down several operations at the mill.

150,000 gallons of corrosive liquid spilled at Camas mill Tuesday

The Georgia Pacific paper mill is visible from Northeast 6th Avenue in Camas. The company announced Nov. 14 plans to shut down several operations at the mill.

April 26, 2018, 11:13am Clark County Business

Up to 150,000 gallons of corrosive pulping liquid spilled at the Georgia-Pacific Camas mill Tuesday night. Read story

Woodland port pursues high-speed internet

April 25, 2018, 5:34pm Business

The Port of Woodland is moving forward with a $1 million plan to bring high-speed internet and better cellphone coverage to rural communities in southeast Cowlitz County. Read story