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
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
December 12, 2023, 5:12pm Business
Bleu Door Bakery has been a staple of Vancouver’s Uptown Village for more than a decade. It’s well known in the community for its decadent pastries and cookies. Read story
December 11, 2023, 3:05pm Business Subscriber Exclusive
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, local artisans are carefully constructing beautiful handmade creations to meet the demand for thoughtful gifts. Read story
December 9, 2023, 6:14am Business
The city of Redmond, a Seattle suburb, requires 5 percent to 10 percent of new apartments to set rents at a level deemed to be affordable. It’s a policy called mandatory inclusionary zoning, and it’s generating affordable housing not just in Redmond, but also in Seattle, Portland and 500 other… Read story
December 9, 2023, 6:12am Business
A Northwest developer is voluntarily charging lower rents on 10 percent of the units in its Washougal apartment complex, Ninebark. Read story
December 8, 2023, 9:32am Business
Washougal’s Rite Aid store has closed in an apparent cost-cutting move by its parent company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year. Read story
December 8, 2023, 6:05am Business
Food and drink are perfect gifts for everyone because we all like to indulge at the end of the year. Plus, consumable presents don’t create extra clutter because they’re only around long enough to enjoy. Here are some tasty gifts to pick up for those on your list. Read story
December 8, 2023, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive
Ridgefield is one of the fastest growing cities in Washington, according to the most recent available data. The growth has been a blessing and a challenge for local businesses: There are more local customers than ever before, but how do they get their attention? Read story
December 8, 2023, 6:02am Business
Artificial intelligence is making scams more difficult to identify. People should be cautious about giving away their information, especially during the holiday season when scams are more prevalent. Read story
