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Rachel Lien, left, and Kelly Johnson are co-owners of the newly opened Hook and Needle yarn and fiber shop in downtown Vancouver.

Working in Clark County: Kelly Johnson and Rachel Lien, Hook and Needle

Rachel Lien, left, and Kelly Johnson are co-owners of the newly opened Hook and Needle yarn and fiber shop in downtown Vancouver.

May 23, 2023, 6:05am Business

With summer fast approaching, it seems the days of sweater weather and fuzzy blankets are behind us until fall. Luckily, fun and creativity is always in season at downtown Vancouver’s premiere craft store, Hook and Needle. Read story

AnnMarie Taylor Haldeman spreads soil at the Taylor Family Farm in Vancouver. Between soaring land prices and pressures to sell, observers worry about the future of farming in Clark County. At top, homes overlook the Taylor Family Farm orchard.

Pressure grows on Clark County farmers

AnnMarie Taylor Haldeman spreads soil at the Taylor Family Farm in Vancouver. Between soaring land prices and pressures to sell, observers worry about the future of farming in Clark County. At top, homes overlook the Taylor Family Farm orchard.

May 21, 2023, 6:10am Business

With its picturesque old barn, fruit tree orchard and rows and rows of vegetable crops, Taylor Family Farm is an island in a sea of small suburban homes and apartments in central Vancouver. Read story

The Washington Legislature allocated $3.5 million to help the Port of Vancouver demolish its 100-year-old Terminal 1 dock. Plans are for the dock to be replaced and for construction to begin on a public market, as seen in this rendering.

State Legislature OKs $3.5M for Port of Vancouver’s Terminal 1 project

The Washington Legislature allocated $3.5 million to help the Port of Vancouver demolish its 100-year-old Terminal 1 dock. Plans are for the dock to be replaced and for construction to begin on a public market, as seen in this rendering.

May 18, 2023, 4:40pm Business

The Port of Vancouver’s Terminal 1 Public Market is one step closer to reality after the Washington Legislature allocated $3.5 million for the removal of the port’s century-old Terminal 1 dock. Read story

Two flex industrial buildings have been proposed on the northeast portion of a 23.38-acre site that borders Southeast First Street in east Vancouver. Part of the site is currently home to Granite Construction, pictured here.

Flex industrial buildings in plans for east Vancouver’s Section 30

Two flex industrial buildings have been proposed on the northeast portion of a 23.38-acre site that borders Southeast First Street in east Vancouver. Part of the site is currently home to Granite Construction, pictured here.

May 18, 2023, 6:05am Business

Development of east Vancouver’s Section 30 may be continuing soon, as one company recently submitted its pre-planning application to the city of Vancouver. Read story

A fire at the Georgia-Pacific paper mill Wednesday in Camas. Firefighters responded to the fire in a paper machine at 3:53 p.m.

Fire at Georgia-Pacific paper mill in Camas prompts two-alarm response

A fire at the Georgia-Pacific paper mill Wednesday in Camas. Firefighters responded to the fire in a paper machine at 3:53 p.m.

May 17, 2023, 5:35pm Business

A fire inside a paper machine prompted a two-alarm fire response Wednesday afternoon at the Georgia-Pacific paper mill in Camas. Read story

Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad conductor Brad Johnston rides along the Chelatchie Railroad line while working near St. Johns Road. On Wednesday, the Clark County Council continued its debate on whether to allow heavy industrial development along the line.

Clark County Council continues debate over land along rail line

Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad conductor Brad Johnston rides along the Chelatchie Railroad line while working near St. Johns Road. On Wednesday, the Clark County Council continued its debate on whether to allow heavy industrial development along the line.

May 17, 2023, 5:15pm Business

The question of how lands adjacent to Clark County’s short-line railroad can be developed and used won’t be easy to answer. That became clear during the county council’s second work session to consider freight rail-dependent uses and heavy industrial development regulations on Wednesday. The first work session was held March… Read story

A crowd listens to Evergreen student Leslie Guel speak on Tuesday at the grand opening of the Skilled Trades Center at Evergreen High School.

Evergreen Public Schools unveils Skilled Trades Center

A crowd listens to Evergreen student Leslie Guel speak on Tuesday at the grand opening of the Skilled Trades Center at Evergreen High School.

May 16, 2023, 6:16pm Business

Though the school year ends in just a few weeks, a new opportunity opened its doors for students in Evergreen Public Schools on Tuesday. Read story

Riverview Bank employees Faith Salyers, left, and Molly Helige test their luck during a game of cornhole while celebrating the 100th anniversary of the bank in Camas on Friday afternoon.

Riverview Bank turns 100

Riverview Bank employees Faith Salyers, left, and Molly Helige test their luck during a game of cornhole while celebrating the 100th anniversary of the bank in Camas on Friday afternoon.

May 16, 2023, 6:05am Business

Riverview Bank, Clark County’s hometown for-profit financial institution, is officially a centenarian. Read story

Saturday event in Vancouver offers free financial advice

May 16, 2023, 5:57am Business

Johnson Bixby is hosting a Pro Bono Financial Planning Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Read story

Vancouver-based Absci revenue up, but still reporting a loss

May 16, 2023, 5:56am Business

In its latest earnings report, drug creation company Absci announced a loss of $23.4 million for the first quarter of 2023. The loss is less than the $29.5 million loss reported during the same period last year, however. Read story