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The BrewDeck Podcast team Toby Tucker, C.J. Penzone, Heather Jerred, Cheyenne Weishaar and a guest take a break from recording their podcast at the Craft Brewers Conference in May.

Beer-related podcast with Vancouver ties wins marketing award

The BrewDeck Podcast team Toby Tucker, C.J. Penzone, Heather Jerred, Cheyenne Weishaar and a guest take a break from recording their podcast at the Craft Brewers Conference in May.

July 5, 2023, 6:01am Business

Some of Country Malt Group’s Vancouver staff were honored recently with a Craft Beer Marketing Award for best beer-related podcast. Read story

Small business owner Edward Eley, right, gets an estimate for customers Robert Cherry III, left, and Krystal Rodda, both of Vancouver, at Rollin Right Bike Repair and Service. Clark County was recently ranked as one of the best counties for small businesses in the state.

Small businesses right at home in Clark County

Small business owner Edward Eley, right, gets an estimate for customers Robert Cherry III, left, and Krystal Rodda, both of Vancouver, at Rollin Right Bike Repair and Service. Clark County was recently ranked as one of the best counties for small businesses in the state.

July 4, 2023, 6:08am Business

Clark County is home to many small businesses. According to a new study from SmartAsset, that may not be a coincidence. The website ranked Clark County as one of the best counties for small businesses in the state. Read story

PeaceHealth director of planning, design and construction Rick Sanders, right, and senior director of marketing and communications Debra Carnes stand atop the roof of the new emergency department expansion.

PeaceHealth ER to double its capacity when expansion completed in 2024

PeaceHealth director of planning, design and construction Rick Sanders, right, and senior director of marketing and communications Debra Carnes stand atop the roof of the new emergency department expansion.

July 3, 2023, 2:31pm Business Subscriber Exclusive

The under-construction PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center’s emergency room expansion is about a year away from completion. Read story

Cars file into the parking lot of the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on Raptors game night in June, as seen in this drone photo. Though it wasn't designed to be a home for sports tourism, the complex has brought in people from out of town, many of whom spend money at local businesses.

Sports complex a big winner for Ridgefield

Cars file into the parking lot of the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on Raptors game night in June, as seen in this drone photo. Though it wasn't designed to be a home for sports tourism, the complex has brought in people from out of town, many of whom spend money at local businesses.

July 3, 2023, 6:10am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Four years ago, Ridgefield became home to a new multi-purpose sports facility — the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex. With its completion, folks from across the Northwest find themselves coming to this town that was once primarily farmland and is now a bustling community. Read story

Grove Field north of Camas could become an airport that allows instrument approaches, which would increase its usefulness during inclement weather.

Port of Camas-Washougal mulls Grove Field improvements

Grove Field north of Camas could become an airport that allows instrument approaches, which would increase its usefulness during inclement weather.

July 1, 2023, 6:04am Business

The Port of Camas-Washougal is exploring the possibility of implementing instrument approach at the Grove Field airfield north of Camas. It’s an addition that local aviators say would provide a variety of benefits, including enhanced pilot safety. Read story

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Today the Chelatchie Bluff is mostly forest land.

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

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.

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