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An airy industrial space at the Port of Camas-Washougal is home to Recluse Brew Works.

Recluse Brew Works in Washougal offers ‘a fizzy yellow beer’ in a welcoming space

An airy industrial space at the Port of Camas-Washougal is home to Recluse Brew Works.

March 15, 2024, 6:03am Business

On an unseasonably sunny Friday at 3 p.m., reggae-influenced hip hop and psychedelic music streamed through the speakers at Recluse Brew Works as patrons sipped crisp ales and lagers made by owner Gus Everson. Read story

Greater Vancouver Chamber announces Iris Awards recipients

March 15, 2024, 5:58am Business

The Greater Vancouver Chamber announced the recipients of the 2024 Iris Awards during a luncheon Thursday. This year’s Iris Awards recipients were selected from a group of six finalists, each recognized for their contributions to Southwest Washington. Read story

Eliot Smith, aka the Patron Saint of Knives, estimates that he sharpens 46 knives a day in his Vancouver home workshop. The former hospital security guard is looking for an apprentice to inherit his business.

Patron Saint of Knives sharpens blades at his Vancouver workshop – and he’s looking for an apprentice

Eliot Smith, aka the Patron Saint of Knives, estimates that he sharpens 46 knives a day in his Vancouver home workshop. The former hospital security guard is looking for an apprentice to inherit his business.

March 14, 2024, 6:02am Business

If you’ve ever tried to cut a tomato with a dull blade, you know why it’s important to keep knives sharp. But who can restore your worn blades to their former razor-edged glory? Read story

An aerial view shows the Georgia-Pacific paper mill in downtown Camas.

Hazel Dell man identified as worker killed in Georgia-Pacific Camas Mill accident

An aerial view shows the Georgia-Pacific paper mill in downtown Camas.

March 12, 2024, 6:22pm Business

Officials on Tuesday identified a 32-year-old Hazel Dell man as the person killed Friday at the Georgia-Pacific Camas Mill. Read story

Traffic moves along I5 in the Rose Quarter in Portland on Friday morning, March 22, 2019.

Federal Highway Administration gives thumbs up to I-5 Rose Quarter improvement project

Traffic moves along I5 in the Rose Quarter in Portland on Friday morning, March 22, 2019.

March 12, 2024, 9:59am Business

A project that aims to ease traffic congestion into downtown Portland, benefiting Clark County commuters, cleared a key hurdle this week. Read story

The Georgia Pacific paper mill as seen from Northeast Fifth Avenue in Camas.

Camas mill employee killed in workplace accident

The Georgia Pacific paper mill as seen from Northeast Fifth Avenue in Camas.

March 11, 2024, 5:15pm Business

A 32-year-old man was killed Friday in a workplace accident at the Georgia-Pacific Camas Mill, according to the Camas Police Department. Read story

Patrons dine at the Carts by the Park food cart pod Feb. 29 in Ridgefield.

Ridgefield’s food cart pod could be a permanent fixture, with help from the city council

Patrons dine at the Carts by the Park food cart pod Feb. 29 in Ridgefield.

March 11, 2024, 2:28pm Business Subscriber Exclusive

Carts by the Park, Ridgefield’s popular food cart pod on Pioneer Street, is getting closer to making its location a permanent one. Read story

Washougal City Council member David Fritz, left, talks to Washougal Coffee Company employee Kevin Credelle. Fritz would like to see more bicycle-friendly infrastructure built in Washougal to help bicyclists have safe options for riding to local businesses, parks, the Port of Camas-Washougal and the nearby city of Camas.

Washougal, port leaders call for bike-friendly infrastructure

Washougal City Council member David Fritz, left, talks to Washougal Coffee Company employee Kevin Credelle. Fritz would like to see more bicycle-friendly infrastructure built in Washougal to help bicyclists have safe options for riding to local businesses, parks, the Port of Camas-Washougal and the nearby city of Camas.

March 9, 2024, 6:10am Business

When Recluse Brew Works opened at the Port of Camas-Washougal’s industrial park in November 2023, its founders hoped to attract recreational enthusiasts eager to take advantage of the pub’s location near Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Read story

NW Natural has added an item labeled &ldquo;WA Climate Act Fee&rdquo; to bills for customers in Clark County. The fee is calculated per therm of natural gas consumption.

NW Natural charges get customers’ attention

NW Natural has added an item labeled &ldquo;WA Climate Act Fee&rdquo; to bills for customers in Clark County. The fee is calculated per therm of natural gas consumption.

March 9, 2024, 6:08am Business Subscriber Exclusive

On a recent wintery day, Clark County resident Janice Sauve opened her bill from NW Natural and saw a $31.23 fee that hadn’t been there previously. Read story

Vancouver golfer Ben Sims works on his swing while playing at the Vanco Golf Range. The facility is closing at the end of October as the city did not renew its lease.

After more than 50 years, Vanco Golf Range to close in October

Vancouver golfer Ben Sims works on his swing while playing at the Vanco Golf Range. The facility is closing at the end of October as the city did not renew its lease.

March 8, 2024, 6:03am Business

Ben Sims smashed his club into the golf ball and watched it fly through the rain and land with a kerplunk in one of the many large puddles on the Vanco Golf Range. Come October, Sims will need to find a new place to practice. After more than 50 years… Read story