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Jeff Bezos is seen on the sidelines before the start of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Bezos' fund to support homeless families announced $117 million in new grants on Tuesday to organizations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The grants are a part of a $2 billion commitment Bezos made in 2018 to support homeless families and to run free preschools.

Council for Homeless gets $5M grant from Bezos Fund

Jeff Bezos is seen on the sidelines before the start of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Bezos' fund to support homeless families announced $117 million in new grants on Tuesday to organizations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The grants are a part of a $2 billion commitment Bezos made in 2018 to support homeless families and to run free preschools.

November 21, 2023, 4:33pm Business

Council for the Homeless received $5 million this week to end family homelessness in Clark County — the largest private grant in its history. Read story

(Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

Vancouver council vote limits large warehouses to heavy industrial zones — like the Port of Vancouver

(Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

November 21, 2023, 12:31pm Business

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved a set of code changes to large warehouses Monday, ending the city’s yearlong warehouse moratorium. Read story

This future EV charging station site is at the corner of East 20th and C streets.

Arnada neighborhood soon to take charge with EV charging station

This future EV charging station site is at the corner of East 20th and C streets.

November 21, 2023, 6:08am Business

An unassuming pad of concrete nestled among rows of old homes in Uptown Vancouver will soon host an experiment of sorts. Read story

Kyle Smith of J&amp;J Roofing &amp; Construction helps prepare for the holidays while arranging festive lights on a tree in Esther Short Park on Monday morning. The annual community tree lighting, which is produced by the Rotary Club of Vancouver with presenting sponsor Waste Connections, will be held Friday.

Vancouver’s annual holiday tree-lighting ceremony adds parade to festivities

Kyle Smith of J&amp;J Roofing &amp; Construction helps prepare for the holidays while arranging festive lights on a tree in Esther Short Park on Monday morning. The annual community tree lighting, which is produced by the Rotary Club of Vancouver with presenting sponsor Waste Connections, will be held Friday.

November 21, 2023, 6:05am Business

It’s beginning to look a lot light Christmas, even with two days to go until Thanksgiving. Read story

Kalama chemical manufacturer underreports pollution, issued fine

November 21, 2023, 5:55am Business

A Kalama chemical manufacturer must pay $112,500 after underreporting its air pollution for four years. Read story

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

Vancouver-based PeaceHealth reaches deal with state on charity care

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

November 20, 2023, 7:31pm Business

Vancouver-based health care and hospital services provider PeaceHealth announced Monday it has reached an agreement with the state attorney general’s office regarding the Charity Care Law. Read story

Founded in Milwaukie Ore. in 2000, Happy Baskets has been operating out of Vancouver under owner Tangee Summerhill-Bishop&rsquo;s command since 2017.

Working in Clark County: Tangee Summerhill-Bishop, owner of Happy Baskets

Founded in Milwaukie Ore. in 2000, Happy Baskets has been operating out of Vancouver under owner Tangee Summerhill-Bishop&rsquo;s command since 2017.

November 20, 2023, 6:05am Business

Finding the perfect present is no easy task, and it can be difficult for holiday shoppers to narrow down options to just one item. So, to make the gift-giving process a little easier, Tangee Summerhill-Bishop and her team are preparing smiles by the basket full. Read story

Surveillance images of a woman the Vancouver Police Department said is suspected of shoplifting from a shopping mall. Officers were asking for the public&rsquo;s help identifying her.

Clark County retailers add security measures to combat rise in thefts — and they are starting to see success

Surveillance images of a woman the Vancouver Police Department said is suspected of shoplifting from a shopping mall. Officers were asking for the public&rsquo;s help identifying her.

November 18, 2023, 6:14am Business

Over the years, shoppers have had to adjust. Gone are the days when you could just walk into a store, grab a bottle of shampoo and check out. Read story

A sidewalk snakes between nearly finished town homes at The Courtyards at Hidden Crest development in Vancouver in February. Zoning districts for middle housing developments like town homes can help make way for more middle-income housing options in Clark County.

Vancouver, Washougal, Camas, Battle Ground get money for middle housing

A sidewalk snakes between nearly finished town homes at The Courtyards at Hidden Crest development in Vancouver in February. Zoning districts for middle housing developments like town homes can help make way for more middle-income housing options in Clark County.

November 18, 2023, 6:09am Business

Clark County is the recipient of $250,000 in funding to build more middle housing options. Read story

October was a record month for Subarus rolling through the Port of Vancouver.

Record number of Subarus roll through Port of Vancouver in October

October was a record month for Subarus rolling through the Port of Vancouver.

November 17, 2023, 6:08am Business

A record 13,529 Subarus rolled through the Port of Vancouver in October, the most in the 31-year partnership between the Japanese car company and the port. The previous high mark was 12,900 in July 2022. Read story