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The former BowFlex Inc. in east Vancouver.

Vancouver-based BowFlex, formerly Nautilus, sees continued net loss, drop in sales

The former BowFlex Inc. in east Vancouver.

November 14, 2023, 5:55pm Business

Facing a tough retail market, BowFlex Inc. reported a continued net loss and a drop in sales in its latest quarterly financial report. Read story

This undated photo shows Pacific Wood Treating before it shut down in 1993. The Port of Ridgefield has completed its environmental cleanup of the site.

Soil sampling to determine cleanup plan for Ridgefield yards dealing with Pacific Wood Treating contaminants

This undated photo shows Pacific Wood Treating before it shut down in 1993. The Port of Ridgefield has completed its environmental cleanup of the site.

November 14, 2023, 6:07am Business

Toxic remnants from a wood treating facility’s operations linger in Ridgefield residents’ yards decades after the company halted operations, prompting a fresh round of sampling and further cleanup. Read story

A sign near Vancouver City Hall depicts development plans for the area as some residents begin to pack their belongings and leave.

One of the cleaner and safer homeless camps, ‘City Hall camp’ to be removed to make way for Vancouver development

A sign near Vancouver City Hall depicts development plans for the area as some residents begin to pack their belongings and leave.

November 14, 2023, 6:05am Business

One of Vancouver’s most visible encampments — dubbed the “city hall camp” by some locals due to its proximity to the building — will be largely removed Thursday to make way for development on the site. Read story

A prototype of Orange Nebula&rsquo;s latest game, Spirit Fire, is sprawled out across a conference room table in the Orange Nebula office.

Vancouver game board company Orange Nebula has got game and you can help them add more

A prototype of Orange Nebula&rsquo;s latest game, Spirit Fire, is sprawled out across a conference room table in the Orange Nebula office.

November 13, 2023, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive

One of the first things a visitor sees walking into game publisher Orange Nebula’s downtown Vancouver headquarters is a table displaying a tiny brass statue of R2-D2. The eclectically decorated space reflects the strong creative nerd vibes everyone working there gives off. Read story

Today the Chelatchie Bluff is mostly forest land.

Wrangling continues over proposed mining operation in Chelatchie Bluff mineral lands in north Clark County

Today the Chelatchie Bluff is mostly forest land.

November 11, 2023, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Legal wranglings between Clark County, Granite Construction Co., the Friends of Clark County and the state over a proposed mining operation in the Chelatchie Bluff mineral lands have yet to reach a conclusion. Read story

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