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Clark County Business

A resolution passed by the Vancouver City Council opposes the sale of dogs at retail pet stores — which only applies to one business in the city.

Vancouver City Council opposes foie gras, fur sales, sale of dogs at retail stores

June 29, 2023, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

For months, a group of Vancouver residents wearing black shirts that state “Ban Force Feeding” have attended city council meetings, public hearings and community forums in hopes of prompting the city to take action against businesses that propagate animal cruelty. Read story

This aerial photo shows the area of a joint project between the Port of Ridgefield, Clark Regional Wastewater District and the city of Ridgefield. Construction on the project will begin soon and includes upgrading a sewer line and creating a 2,000-foot-long pedestrian trail.

Agencies join forces for Ridgefield sewer line, path project

June 29, 2023, 6:05am Business

The Port of Ridgefield, Clark Regional Wastewater District and the city of Ridgefield have announced a collaborative project to upgrade a sewer line, create a pedestrian trail and maintain a port-owned stormwater facility. Read story

Washington has the most expensive gas in the nation. AAA says pipeline maintenance is at least partly to blame.

New explanation emerges for increase in Washington fuel prices

June 28, 2023, 6:08am Business

A new explanation has emerged for Washington’s gas prices, which are some of the highest in the nation. Read story

Today the Chelatchie Bluff is mostly forest land.

Clark County Council votes to retain surface mining overlay in Chelatchie Bluff mineral lands

June 27, 2023, 6:54pm Business

Granite Construction’s surface mining operations in the Chelatchie Bluff mineral lands in the northeast corner of Clark County may not be dead after all. Read story

The city of Vancouver is removing a rule that allows developers to receive the tax exemption if they produce a public benefit project, such as a public plaza or mural. The city will replace this option with an in-lieu fee, meaning that developers will be eligible for the exemption if they give some of the money they saved to the city to be used for affordable housing.

Vancouver moves toward expanding developer tax break to more parts of the city

June 27, 2023, 1:35pm Business Subscriber Exclusive

The Vancouver City Council Monday night took several steps to expand the coverage area for a developer tax break meant to spur the construction of affordable housing. Read story

Workers for State Grid, China's state utility company, work in the field using RealWear's headset. The Vancouver-based company earned international recognition with its industrial-strength, smart headsets.

Vancouver-based RealWear receives international honor from XR Today Awards

June 27, 2023, 6:09am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Hometown company RealWear took home international recognition recently, winning an award for Best Manufacturing and Industrial Solution at the annual XR Today Awards. Read story

Royal Meow Cat Castles owner and craftsman Mark Hircock works on one of his products in his garage workshop.

Working in Clark County: Mark Hircock, Royal Meow Cat Castles

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

Dedicated cat owners can attest that Clark County’s furry friends deserve the absolute best. For fancy felines in search of the finest furniture, any old cat tree simply won’t do. If one is looking for a cat scratcher fit for a king or queen, look no further than Royal Meow… Read story

Cars travel along the Oregon side of I-5 and the Interstate Bridge on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, as seen from the top of one of the northbound bridge lift towers.

Oregon Legislature approves funding state’s share of replacement I-5 Bridge

June 25, 2023, 8:32pm Business

On the last day of its 2023 session, the Oregon Legislature passed a bill containing $1 billion in funding for the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Program, passing one of the last major hurdles for the program to break ground in late 2025 or early 2026. Read story

Holland Partner Group names board

June 24, 2023, 6:10am Business

Holland Partner Group, a local real estate investment company, has appointed a board of directors and created a holding company, Holland Holdings LLC. Read story

Director of maintenance Jason Cochran works on the front of an airplane at Pearson Field. Clark County's regional airports directly contribute millions of dollars in business revenues to the local economy, according to a study from the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Clark County’s airports flying high economically

June 24, 2023, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

There’s a perception floating out in the world that regional airports are useful only to the rich, who can fly or charter private planes. But with the economic impact these airfields have across the region, those in the aviation industry maintain these small air transit hubs are valuable to everyone. Read story