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Back-to-school shoppers took advantage of discounts this summer, spreading their purchases out over several weeks rather than doing one big shopping trip.

Clark County shoppers are being budget conscious for back to school, spreading out spending

Back-to-school shoppers took advantage of discounts this summer, spreading their purchases out over several weeks rather than doing one big shopping trip.

August 29, 2024, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

As students return to their classes, the first big fall shopping season — back-to-school — normally would be coming to a close. Retailers, however, noticed customers spread out their spending, with some continuing their shopping a couple of weeks into the school year. Read story

Portland International Airport unveiled its reconstructed main terminal this month, and a revamped security check should lead to faster screening, just in time for the busy Labor Day weekend. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s recommended that travelers arrive two hours prior to their flights &mdash; or even earlier if they want to check out everything new at PDX,&rdquo; Ferr&eacute; said.

Clark County could see serious travel delays on I-5 over Labor Day weekend

Portland International Airport unveiled its reconstructed main terminal this month, and a revamped security check should lead to faster screening, just in time for the busy Labor Day weekend. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s recommended that travelers arrive two hours prior to their flights &mdash; or even earlier if they want to check out everything new at PDX,&rdquo; Ferr&eacute; said.

August 29, 2024, 6:05am Business

A triple threat of delays is expected to snarl traffic over the Labor Day weekend in Clark County. Read story

Washington State University Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer joins faculty and supporters in celebrating a new school year Aug. 19. Netzhammer announced Wednesday morning he will step down from his position next summer after 13 years on the job.

WSU Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer says he will retire next year

Washington State University Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer joins faculty and supporters in celebrating a new school year Aug. 19. Netzhammer announced Wednesday morning he will step down from his position next summer after 13 years on the job.

August 28, 2024, 8:00am Business

Washington State University Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer announced Wednesday morning that this year will be his last after 13 years at the school’s helm. Read story

Andy and Tiffany Regan stand in front of their newly opened Camas Cheese Co. shop at 231 N.E. Fourth Ave., in downtown Camas earlier this month.

‘Like love, cheese should be shared’: Camas Cheese Co. opens in downtown Camas

Andy and Tiffany Regan stand in front of their newly opened Camas Cheese Co. shop at 231 N.E. Fourth Ave., in downtown Camas earlier this month.

August 24, 2024, 6:10am Business

A new downtown Camas business is on a mission to expand palates. Read story

An image generated by artificial intelligence through the company OpenAI, which owns ChatGPT.

Vancouver company says an AI real estate agent would save homebuyers money; human real estate agents doubt AI can replace them

An image generated by artificial intelligence through the company OpenAI, which owns ChatGPT.

August 24, 2024, 6:10am Business

A new Vancouver-based company called Joy is creating an AI real estate agent that will give buyers back 70 percent of the sales commission. Read story

Construction crews prepare the new Costco store in Ridgefield for its Thursday opening day. Ridgefield city officials have been working with local and state agencies on plans to handle the expected influx of traffic.

Ridgefield, WSDOT, State Patrol plan for Costco opening weekend traffic

Construction crews prepare the new Costco store in Ridgefield for its Thursday opening day. Ridgefield city officials have been working with local and state agencies on plans to handle the expected influx of traffic.

August 24, 2024, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Next week’s long-awaited opening of Costco’s newest location in Ridgefield is good news for shoppers looking to save money by buying in bulk. For drivers, though, the opening weekend is sure to mean traffic jams and delays. Read story

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Woman said she couldn’t work for fear of encountering dogs; state said she lived with six dogs and took more than $162,000

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August 23, 2024, 10:59am Business

A Southwest Washington woman has pleaded guilty to workers’ compensation fraud after investigations say she owned, fostered and sold dogs despite claiming that trauma from an on-the-job dog attack left her unable to work. Read story

Park Ranger Meg Sleeper l ooks at the Bonneville Dam spillway Thursday.

Hydroelectric power critical to the NW but dams continue to harm fish and Native nations along the Columbia River

Park Ranger Meg Sleeper l ooks at the Bonneville Dam spillway Thursday.

August 23, 2024, 10:58am Business

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers highlighted the role of hydroelectric power in the region’s renewable energy push during a Thursday media tour of Bonneville Dam. Read story

Kindred Homestead Supply in downtown Vancouver in 2020. The shop focuses on zero-waste home products, with everything from bulk laundry soap and cleaners, to shampoos and coconut butter.

Kindred Homestead Supply, Ronald Records need new homes; Vancouver building owners say it is ‘unfit for occupation’

Kindred Homestead Supply in downtown Vancouver in 2020. The shop focuses on zero-waste home products, with everything from bulk laundry soap and cleaners, to shampoos and coconut butter.

August 23, 2024, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Kindred Homestead Supply, a shop selling zero- and low-waste, plastic-free bulk refills and homesteading goods in downtown Vancouver, and Ronald Records, a music store, will close their doors by the end of 2024. Read story

The supper club portion of Acorn & The Oak features wood and metal decor.

Popular Camas restaurant Acorn & the Oak set to close Sept. 6

The supper club portion of Acorn & The Oak features wood and metal decor.

August 22, 2024, 12:08pm Business

The owners of Acorn & the Oak, a popular Camas restaurant near Lacamas Lake, have announced they will close the eatery Sept. 6. Read story