Clark County Business

Large windows provide scenic views of the Columbia River for passengers aboard the American Empress as hotel director Terry Lunder prepares the casual dining room for the next meal Monday afternoon.

What’s ripple effect of Columbia River cruises?

May 3, 2023, 6:08am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Some people are drawn to the sun and festivities of the Mexican Riviera. Some go for the wilderness and scenic wonders of Alaska, and others opt for the intimacy of small boats cruising European rivers. Read story

A sign outside a new home in Ridgefield in 2021 lets homebuyers know the property's status.

Partnership aims to ease barriers for first-time homebuyers in Clark County

May 3, 2023, 6:07am Business

Much like the rest of the United States, Clark County residents looking to buy their first home are hit with a double whammy of scarce and expensive housing options. Read story

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A family passes by Camas Slices in downtown Camas on April 10, 2021. A holding company affiliated with the nearby Journey Community Church recently purchased the former Camas Slices building on the corner of Northeast Cedar Street and Northeast Fourth Avenue in downtown Camas, as well as the adjacent building that once housed a State Farm insurance office. Church leaders say they plan to host community focus groups this spring to help gather ideas about how it might turn the former pizza shop into a youth-centered space.

Camas church draws concerns

May 2, 2023, 5:17pm Business

Fans of Camas Slices, downtown Camas’ only pizza joint, were dismayed to learn this month that the 2-year-old eatery would be closing its doors on April 23. Read story

Culinary school students walk to class on Sept. 19 outside of Gaiser Hall during the first day of classes at Clark College.

Clark College’s proposed cuts drawing backlash

April 30, 2023, 6:06am Business

Proposed budget cuts are rarely met with anything other than frustration and disdain. Read story

Wind turbine components are a major import at the Port of Vancouver. Last year, enough components to serve 94,000 homes crossed the docks.

2022 was a success, Port of Vancouver reports

April 30, 2023, 6:00am Business

Sun shone through the windows of the AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront on Thursday evening as the Port of Vancouver released its first in-person State of the Port report since 2019. The setting was ideal, and the news was seemingly good as well, with the report showing that the port netted… Read story

PeaceHealth lays off another 99 employees based in Vancouver

April 29, 2023, 5:29am Business

Facing mounting financial losses, PeaceHealth said in a statement Thursday that 99 people were let go from the health care system’s Vancouver-based Shared Services Center. That’s in addition to the 51 laid off in its Columbia Network. Read story

RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater in Ridgefield announces 2023 concert lineup

Hard rocker Alice Cooper will perform Sept. 19 at RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater in Ridgefield.

April 28, 2023, 6:02am Business

The upcoming concert season at RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater in Ridgefield will feature a range of musical acts, including a capella powerhouse Pentatonix, ’80s new wavers Tears for Fears, ’90s post-grunge bands Garbage and Matchbox Twenty, rappers Snoop Dogg and Logic, and country stars Hank Williams Jr. and Luke… Read story