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C.J. Barton lends a hand with construction of the new Quad Industrial Park in October. Construction jobs, and many other labor professions, are among the fastest-growing jobs in Clark County heading into the new year.

A look at fast-growing jobs in Clark County

C.J. Barton lends a hand with construction of the new Quad Industrial Park in October. Construction jobs, and many other labor professions, are among the fastest-growing jobs in Clark County heading into the new year.

January 7, 2018, 6:05am Business

Unemployment in Clark County has been below 5 percent for the last seven months, according to the state Employment Security Department. Read story

Samantha Rosaaen of Oregon City, left, looks over the selection of marijuana-related products at Main Street Marijuana with her boyfriend, Tanner Barnett, on Thursday morning. The federal government is talking about rolling back protections for states selling marijuana, such as Washington.

‘Fear and uncertainty’ for Clark County marijuana industry

Samantha Rosaaen of Oregon City, left, looks over the selection of marijuana-related products at Main Street Marijuana with her boyfriend, Tanner Barnett, on Thursday morning. The federal government is talking about rolling back protections for states selling marijuana, such as Washington.

January 4, 2018, 1:38pm Business

Newly announced plans to tighten enforcement of federal marijuana laws have jolted the recreational marijuana industry, which has flourished in recent years but never seemed complacent. Read story

Angeles Lopez walks past artwork detailing Portland and Vancouver while preparing to paint in the lobby of The Uptown apartments on Wednesday. The complex is expected to open fully by the end of the month.

Upscale 167-unit apartment complex to open in 2 weeks

Angeles Lopez walks past artwork detailing Portland and Vancouver while preparing to paint in the lobby of The Uptown apartments on Wednesday. The complex is expected to open fully by the end of the month.

January 3, 2018, 8:39pm Business

You’ve heard of an economic splash? A new, brick apartment complex hopes to jump into uptown Vancouver like a cannonball. Read story

The Rusty Chain in the Carter Park neighborhood of Vancouver, pictured in October. Owners Elizabeth and Bill Walters wrote on Facebook that “up and down” sales led them to close.

Carter Park bar and grill The Rusty Chain closes

The Rusty Chain in the Carter Park neighborhood of Vancouver, pictured in October. Owners Elizabeth and Bill Walters wrote on Facebook that “up and down” sales led them to close.

January 2, 2018, 5:12pm Business

A neighborhood watering hole just on the outskirts of downtown Vancouver has closed its doors after fickle sales, its owners announced on Facebook. Read story

Springwood Landing, left, is seen under construction as a sign advertises space at a nearby commercial development. Springwood Landing is 80 percent pre-leased and won’t open for at least four months.

East Vancouver retirement center close to booked up

Springwood Landing, left, is seen under construction as a sign advertises space at a nearby commercial development. Springwood Landing is 80 percent pre-leased and won’t open for at least four months.

January 1, 2018, 4:18pm Business

A Vancouver elder-care company’s decision to build in its own backyard for the first time is nearly a bingo. Read story

Shawn Riley, left, and Ashley LeGall move a deflated raft into the Goodwater Boat Works shop in Vancouver.

Vancouver’s Goodwater Boat Works still afloat

Shawn Riley, left, and Ashley LeGall move a deflated raft into the Goodwater Boat Works shop in Vancouver.

December 31, 2017, 6:05am Business

After heaving a balled-up, blue raft into the garage that houses Goodwater Boat Works, Shawn Riley, Ashley LeGall and Erika Waters had to perform a little boat surgery. Read story

Northwest Pipe sells Kansas assets for $37.2M

December 29, 2017, 5:06pm Business

Vancouver-based Northwest Pipe Co. on Thursday announced it has sold off assets from its now-defunct oil and gas segment for $37.2 million. Read story

The future McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge rises in Kalama. The four-story hotel, restaurant and brew pub is slated to open on the Columbia River in the spring.

Kalama McMenamins slated for spring openingvideo icon

The future McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge rises in Kalama. The four-story hotel, restaurant and brew pub is slated to open on the Columbia River in the spring.

December 28, 2017, 4:23pm Business

There’s a new view of the famous Kalama totem poles taking shape — from the top of the future McMenamins hotel. Restaurant and hotel visitors will be able to soak up the waterfront sites from the rooftop brewpub at the new $10 million hotel. Read story

The Clark County retail sector added 600 jobs in November in advance of the holiday shopping season.

November job market heats up, adding 700

The Clark County retail sector added 600 jobs in November in advance of the holiday shopping season.

December 27, 2017, 5:17pm Business

Temperatures may be chilly, but Clark County’s labor market was red-hot in November. Read story

Wattle Tree Place is pictured behind a for-sale sign on East 16th Street. Recently, the entire street block containing six homes was sold.

Upheaval in Uptown as developers acquire real estate

Wattle Tree Place is pictured behind a for-sale sign on East 16th Street. Recently, the entire street block containing six homes was sold.

December 27, 2017, 6:01am Clark County Business

The sale of an eight-lot block in the Arnada neighborhood has some residents and business owners both curious and concerned about the future of the area. Read story