April 9, 2023, 6:06am Business
The grim news in late March that the Earth is on target to heat up by another 2.7 degrees in the next decade is adding to the challenges of a seemingly separate crisis: housing and homelessness. Read story
April 9, 2023, 6:05am Business
Updating building codes might just be one of Washington’s most promising tools in combating climate change. Read story
April 9, 2023, 6:00am Business
Across Washington, local governments and agencies are brainstorming ways to diversify the current housing landscape while also tackling the persistent home shortage. One solution that Clark County and other areas are considering is decreasing lot sizes in neighborhoods to allow more homes to be built. Read story
April 7, 2023, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive
Bryan Yinger, chief executive at Shur-Way Building Center in Vancouver, is thinking outside the U.S. Treasury to incentivize his employees. He’s giving them Bitcoin. Read story
April 7, 2023, 6:01am Business
Local brewers are branching out with new breweries and taprooms throughout Clark County and spilling into Skamania. Opening more taprooms gives these businesses a higher percentage of the profit per pint along with space to establish their brands through decor and food. Read story
April 6, 2023, 6:04am Business
Washington employees’ wages are on the rise, according to a report from payroll processor ADP. Read story
April 6, 2023, 6:02am Business
It is no secret that Clark County mirrors the statewide trend of not having enough homes to house everyone. But how many homes will actually be needed to curb the shortage? Read story
April 5, 2023, 11:44am Business
Climate change. Transportation costs. Storage. Labor shortages. Lack of a central food hub. Tedious grant applications. Read story
April 5, 2023, 6:05am Business
An unnamed private group out of California has purchased three apartment buildings in Vancouver’s Uptown Village. Read story
April 5, 2023, 6:02am Business
There are many entities relying on the Columbia River. Some need it for life, others for transport. All are competing and working in conjunction to have their needs met. Read story
