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Artist Ron Lee Christianson examines a custom computer case at Blue Horse Studios in Vancouver.

That’s a computer? Vancouver’s Blue Horse Studios builds out of this world PCs

Artist Ron Lee Christianson examines a custom computer case at Blue Horse Studios in Vancouver.

August 26, 2023, 6:10am Business Subscriber Exclusive

The PCs that Ron Lee Christianson builds don’t look like computers at all. Read story

A rendering of the Port of Camas-Washougal depicts future commercial, retail and residential developments. The port's trajectory toward sustainable operations includes the Community Solar East project, a plan to establish a 799-kilowatt solar grid at its industrial park in partnership with Clark Public Utilities.

Community solar project set for Camas-Washougal port

A rendering of the Port of Camas-Washougal depicts future commercial, retail and residential developments. The port's trajectory toward sustainable operations includes the Community Solar East project, a plan to establish a 799-kilowatt solar grid at its industrial park in partnership with Clark Public Utilities.

August 23, 2023, 5:11pm Business

Beginning Sept. 1, Clark Public Utilities customers may participate in the utility’s newest renewable energy project, Community Solar East. Read story

Daniel Cox, from left, was named acting president and CEO of Riverview Bank, Robert Benke was promoted to executive vice president and chief credit officer, and Michael Sventek has been hired to serve as Riverview’s executive vice president and chief lending officer.

Vancouver-based Riverview Bancorp promotes leaders

Daniel Cox, from left, was named acting president and CEO of Riverview Bank, Robert Benke was promoted to executive vice president and chief credit officer, and Michael Sventek has been hired to serve as Riverview’s executive vice president and chief lending officer.

August 23, 2023, 3:17pm Business

Vancouver-based Riverview Bancorp announced a series of promotions in its senior management ranks Wednesday following the dismissal of its CEO earlier this month in what the company called a human resources issue. Read story

An artist's rendering visualizes the Tower Mall Development within the city's Heights District project, including commercial and multifamily housing as well as parks and open space.

Vancouver says Heights District will create about 900 affordable housing units

An artist's rendering visualizes the Tower Mall Development within the city's Heights District project, including commercial and multifamily housing as well as parks and open space.

August 23, 2023, 6:08am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Equity and affordable housing have become top priorities for the city of Vancouver as it makes progress on the Heights District development. Read story

A toy school bus sits in the middle of a mock town Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at City Play for Kids in Vancouver.

City Play for Kids in east Vancouver provides fun space for children

A toy school bus sits in the middle of a mock town Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at City Play for Kids in Vancouver.

August 23, 2023, 6:08am Business

Walking through the door at east Vancouver’s City Play for Kids on a smoky August day, I was greeted with a smile from the business’s owners. They hustled to open the baby gate just past the entrance desk. (They did this for everyone.) Read story

Vancouver Farmer's Market hired a new market manager, and is celebrating National Farmer's Market Week.

Vancouver Farmers Market plans for shift to year-round

Vancouver Farmer's Market hired a new market manager, and is celebrating National Farmer's Market Week.

August 22, 2023, 6:10am Business Subscriber Exclusive

As life in Clark County has returned to normal after the pandemic, so have big community events. The Vancouver Farmers Market is a perfect example of that. For months, the market was closed or restricted by government regulations. Now, it’s thriving. Read story

A new multifamily residential tower has been proposed for Block 1 of the Waterfront Vancouver.

Residential tower proposed for Block 1 of Waterfront Vancouver

A new multifamily residential tower has been proposed for Block 1 of the Waterfront Vancouver.

August 22, 2023, 6:06am Business

An eight-story residential building may be joining the Waterfront Vancouver project, according to planning documents. Read story

The Lewis River Golf Course (Provided photo)

Lewis River Golf Course near Woodland to host fantasy festival

The Lewis River Golf Course (Provided photo)

August 22, 2023, 6:05am Business

The Lewis River Golf Course east of Woodland plans to host its inaugural fantasy festival next month with games, music, camping and more. Read story

After decades without trains running, rail development worries Clark County neighbors

August 21, 2023, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Life in the Whispering Poplars mobile home park is fairly quiet for resident Karen Colwell. Yes, there’s noise from the traffic along neighboring streets, but the train line that lies less than 100 feet from Colwell’s home has been quiet for decades. Read story

Daryl Travis loves knowing that he's covering all his power needs at his Sifton-area home, and even feeding the public power grid. "We know exactly where our power is generated, and that it is ecologically friendly," he said.

Going solar can work, even in the cloudy Pacific Northwest — but do the math, one homeowner warnsvideo icon

Daryl Travis loves knowing that he's covering all his power needs at his Sifton-area home, and even feeding the public power grid. "We know exactly where our power is generated, and that it is ecologically friendly," he said.

August 19, 2023, 6:09am Business

Whenever the sun shines on his Sifton-area home, Daryl Travis has many reasons to feel great. Cheerful weather is just the start of it. Read story