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Construction was in progress this summer on The Broadstone Apartments at the Vancouver waterfront. Construction of apartments may slow down as rents lower and vacancy rates increase.

Clark County rents are down, vacancies up; news good for renters, but may deter developers

Construction was in progress this summer on The Broadstone Apartments at the Vancouver waterfront. Construction of apartments may slow down as rents lower and vacancy rates increase.

November 10, 2023, 6:06am Business

Apartment rents are down and vacancies are up from last year in Clark County — a good sign for renters but a possible deterrent for developers. Read story

Service Employees International Union member set up in front of the Kaiser Permanente's Cascade Park Medical Office on Mill Plain Boulevard on Wednesday morning. Members said they are fighting for livable wages and increased staffing.

Washington Kaiser workers ratify contract that includes 17-25% pay increase for every union member

Service Employees International Union member set up in front of the Kaiser Permanente's Cascade Park Medical Office on Mill Plain Boulevard on Wednesday morning. Members said they are fighting for livable wages and increased staffing.

November 9, 2023, 2:02pm Business

Members of the union representing Kaiser Permanente workers across Washington, have voted to ratify a new contract agreement, the union announced Thursday. Read story

Jake Straus pictured with his two kittens that he and his wife, Kelsey, have been fostering for about a year.

‘Gaming For Good’: Gamer raises $50,000 for West Columbia Gorge Humane Society

Jake Straus pictured with his two kittens that he and his wife, Kelsey, have been fostering for about a year.

November 9, 2023, 6:08am Business

Gaming met giving this Halloween for the team at the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society. Read story

Rising interest rates have pushed developers to slow the building boom in Clark County (The Columbian files)

Interest rates squeeze Clark County builders, homeowners

Rising interest rates have pushed developers to slow the building boom in Clark County (The Columbian files)

November 8, 2023, 6:45pm Business

Rising interest rates nationwide have put pressure on local developers, squeezing those needing financing to build housing and capping how much they can charge for homes. Read story

An excavator dumps dirt into the back of a dump truck off Northeast 117th Avenue in Orchards. The mixed-use development is expected to bring hundreds of multifamily units, 11 single-family homes and more than 30,000 square feet of commercial space to the area.

Development in Orchards on 117th Avenue to combine houses, apartments, commercial space

An excavator dumps dirt into the back of a dump truck off Northeast 117th Avenue in Orchards. The mixed-use development is expected to bring hundreds of multifamily units, 11 single-family homes and more than 30,000 square feet of commercial space to the area.

November 8, 2023, 6:07am Business Subscriber Exclusive

For years, Northeast 117th Avenue in Orchards has been a fireworks-stand destination. But fireworks shoppers will have one fewer stand there next summer, as the property south of Northeast 71st Street is under construction. Read story

Isabella Dypold of Battle Ground, right, looks at Christmas ornaments at The French Door at Providence Academy.

Retailers thrive in downtown Vancouver’s Providence Academy

Isabella Dypold of Battle Ground, right, looks at Christmas ornaments at The French Door at Providence Academy.

November 7, 2023, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

The French Door is known by customers as a magical place. With its East Coast and European inspired décor, owner Kathryn McIntire is able to transport shoppers into her own curated world. Read story

Sweet Intention is a cozy community store which focuses on locally created gifts and d?cor.

Working in Clark County: Lisa Pogue, Sweet Intention Gift Boutique owner

Sweet Intention is a cozy community store which focuses on locally created gifts and d?cor.

November 6, 2023, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Creating your own company is like a box of chocolates (you never know what you’re going to get), and for Lisa Pogue, the various twists, turns, and bumps in the road that a business takes on its journey to success have only made the end product all the sweeter. Read story

Gemé Art sells a selection of prints and artworks, along with its paper tole and custom framing offerings.

‘Hidden treasures for everybody’: Gemé Art a downtown Vancouver icon

Gemé Art sells a selection of prints and artworks, along with its paper tole and custom framing offerings.

November 4, 2023, 6:13am Business Subscriber Exclusive

When Gemé Art opened in downtown Vancouver in 1978, the business shared the intersection of Columbia and Sixth streets with Lucky Lager brewery and a Greyhound bus station. Read story

Two farms in Clark County have received grants to install solar arrays.

2 Clark County farms get grants to add solar power

Two farms in Clark County have received grants to install solar arrays.

November 4, 2023, 6:06am Business

Two rural Clark County businesses are collectively set to receive roughly $150,000 in federal aid to more efficiently power their operations. Read story

Ridgefield and Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue have agreed on a mitigation plan to offset revenue losses from the city's tax increment financing proposal.

Ridgefield approves tax increment financing plan

Ridgefield and Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue have agreed on a mitigation plan to offset revenue losses from the city's tax increment financing proposal.

November 4, 2023, 6:05am Business

After reaching agreement with Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue, the Ridgefield City Council on Thursday unanimously approved an ordinance establishing a tax increment financing area near Interstate 5. The tax program will allow the city to invest in infrastructure and other improvements, then pay later for those improvements through bonds or other… Read story