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A variety of the West Coast ice creamery Salt & Straw's unique flavors. The company offers interesting combos like Pistachio with Saffron, and Hibiscus and Coconut.

Salt & Straw sets January opening date for Waterfront Vancouver

A variety of the West Coast ice creamery Salt & Straw's unique flavors. The company offers interesting combos like Pistachio with Saffron, and Hibiscus and Coconut.

December 20, 2023, 1:13pm Business

Portland ice cream phenom Salt & Straw is opening its Waterfront Vancouver location Jan. 5 — a joyful announcement for Vancouver’s ice cream fans. Read story

Volunteers Rob Fleskes, left, and Laurie Southwell, both of Vancouver, sort bins of frozen meat Tuesday at the Clark County Food Bank.

12 ideas for giving season: Many places in Clark County could use your gift of time or supplies

Volunteers Rob Fleskes, left, and Laurie Southwell, both of Vancouver, sort bins of frozen meat Tuesday at the Clark County Food Bank.

December 20, 2023, 6:08am Business

The end of the year is often called the season of giving, with people exchanging gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and other holidays. Read story

The Columbian files WaferTech, pictured here in 2003, was the first dedicated semiconductor contract manufacturer in the United States. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Camas chipmaker WaferTech changes name to TSMC Washington, expanding global reach

The Columbian files WaferTech, pictured here in 2003, was the first dedicated semiconductor contract manufacturer in the United States. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

December 19, 2023, 12:07pm Business

After nearly 30 years of operating in Camas as WaferTech, the TSMC chipmaker has officially taken a new name — TSMC Washington. Read story

C-Tran CEO Shawn Donaghy talks about public transit integration with the new I-5 Bridge on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, during a meeting of the Washington State Transportation Commission.

C-Tran CEO Shawn Donaghy to take job in San Diego; leaves award-winning legacy for Vine lines

C-Tran CEO Shawn Donaghy talks about public transit integration with the new I-5 Bridge on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, during a meeting of the Washington State Transportation Commission.

December 19, 2023, 12:03pm Business

After six years as C-Tran’s CEO, Shawn Donaghy is moving on. Read story

Steve Hilken, one of the owners of Courses Golf &amp; Grill opening in east Vancouver, takes a swing as he demonstrates a new golf simulator last week.

Courses Golf & Grill aims for perfect mix of food, drink, sport at restaurant opening in east Vancouver

Steve Hilken, one of the owners of Courses Golf &amp; Grill opening in east Vancouver, takes a swing as he demonstrates a new golf simulator last week.

December 19, 2023, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Golf isn’t ideal for players during the region’s rainy, icy and snowy seasons. Read story

Above, The Ninebark apartments near the Port of Camas-Washougal are among new developments coming to Clark County.

Clark County could see 1,000s more apartments in 2024 as developments in Vancouver, Camas, Washougal take shape

Above, The Ninebark apartments near the Port of Camas-Washougal are among new developments coming to Clark County.

December 15, 2023, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Fisher’s Quarry, the Heights, Waterfront Gateway and the Camas-Washougal waterfront — will be moving into their next stages of development next year. Combined, the mixed-use developments are expected to bring thousands of new residential units and tens of thousands of square feet of retail space to the county. Read story

Clark County health inspections, reported Dec. 4-9

December 15, 2023, 6:02am Business

Clark County health inspections, reported Dec. 4-9 Read story

Construction continues at The Ledges at Palisades in Camas on Tuesday morning. The multifamily development is one of several around the county slated to come online in the coming years.

Multifamily construction: Occupancy rates in Clark County hit healthy level, rents remain steady, real estate company says

Construction continues at The Ledges at Palisades in Camas on Tuesday morning. The multifamily development is one of several around the county slated to come online in the coming years.

December 14, 2023, 6:09am Business Subscriber Exclusive

With Clark County’s multifamily occupancy rate healthy after having been tight coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, rents in the area have remained steady. And developments are still coming online to accommodate the area’s growing population. Read story

High rents and increases are pushing Washington residents out of their homes, according to recent data.

Rent hikes pushing tenants out of homes in Clark County, around Washington

High rents and increases are pushing Washington residents out of their homes, according to recent data.

December 14, 2023, 6:08am Business

Last year, Mary Moore paid about $1,600 a month to rent an apartment in Vancouver. But when a $250 rent hike pushed beyond her budget, the 69-year-old was forced to move. Read story

Casey Jewell, left, and her son, Charley Jewell, live in a mobile home with a large hole in the kitchen ceiling. Cassie Jewell said the hole formed last spring and has since grown.

Rights without a remedy: Washington law creates dilemma for low-income renter at mobile home park on Highway 99

Casey Jewell, left, and her son, Charley Jewell, live in a mobile home with a large hole in the kitchen ceiling. Cassie Jewell said the hole formed last spring and has since grown.

December 13, 2023, 6:05am Business

A pair of pork chops wait in Casey Jewell’s freezer. They’re one of her son’s favorite foods, and she’d like to cook them for him. Read story