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Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., listens during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in February.

Sen. Maria Cantwell: CHIPS and Science Act is good investment in Southwest Washington

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., listens during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in February.

March 5, 2023, 6:00am Business

Tech manufacturers across the country are rushing to apply for some of the $49 billion in funds that the Biden administration recently opened up through the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act to incentivize domestic semiconductor manufacturing and research. Companies are applying in droves, including some with heavy manufacturing ties in… Read story

Manufactured home parks were once an affordable option for those on a fixed income but increasing space rents have squeezed many seniors who can afford it the least.

Rent increases hit residents of Woodland mobile home park

Manufactured home parks were once an affordable option for those on a fixed income but increasing space rents have squeezed many seniors who can afford it the least.

March 5, 2023, 6:00am Business

Many people see mobile home ownership as an affordable option, especially seniors gearing up for retirement. However, even though they own their manufactured homes, they rent the land that their homes sit on. There is no legislation to protect mobile home owners from intense rent increases. Read story

Rhonda Hallstrom is the owner and creator of the interior design brand and home goods store, Hallstrom Home.

Working in Clark County: Rhonda Hallstrom, owner of Hallstrom Home

Rhonda Hallstrom is the owner and creator of the interior design brand and home goods store, Hallstrom Home.

March 4, 2023, 5:59am Business

When it comes to home decor, it’s the little touches and details that can truly reinvent a space. Whether it’s a new set of curtains, a fresh pop of color on the walls, or a simple DIY project to add a bit of handmade love to an old room. Read story

Carts by the Park (Rachel Pinsky)

Work up an appetite for these 5 eclectic places to enjoy a meal in Ridgefield

Carts by the Park (Rachel Pinsky)

March 3, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Business

Ridgefield is rapidly changing. We could debate the merits of this farming town transforming into a suburb or whether opening a Costco is a good idea, but fortunately my job is to discuss food. I think most of us would agree that opening more good places to eat is a… Read story

Construction cranes are a common sight at the Waterfront Vancouver and the Port of Vancouver's neighboring Terminal 1 project this winter, with more to come as remaining blocks are sold and developed.

Clark County’s median hourly wage rises to $28.74, grows faster than inflation

Construction cranes are a common sight at the Waterfront Vancouver and the Port of Vancouver's neighboring Terminal 1 project this winter, with more to come as remaining blocks are sold and developed.

March 2, 2023, 6:24pm Business

Clark County’s median hourly wage outpaced inflation during the second quarter of last year, according to the latest labor market report from the Washington State Employment Security Department. Read story

Two mixed-use concepts are being considered for Waterfront Vancouver's Block 11 site. This high-rise option would incorporate more units and more underground parking than the mid-rise option.

Waterfront Vancouver lot set to grow upward in 2024

Two mixed-use concepts are being considered for Waterfront Vancouver's Block 11 site. This high-rise option would incorporate more units and more underground parking than the mid-rise option.

March 2, 2023, 6:00am Business

A mixed-use residential building with affordable-housing units has been proposed for what is currently one of the parking lots at the Waterfront Vancouver, according to pre-planning documents submitted to the city of Vancouver. Read story

The newly developed Waterfront Vancouver has made the city more visible to leisure travelers who also seek a walkable downtown and the city's historic area, said Cliff Myers, president and chief executive officer of Visit Vancouver USA.

Visit Vancouver to put portion of $700K it will receive from lodging tax toward tourism master plan

The newly developed Waterfront Vancouver has made the city more visible to leisure travelers who also seek a walkable downtown and the city's historic area, said Cliff Myers, president and chief executive officer of Visit Vancouver USA.

March 1, 2023, 5:05pm Business

Visit Vancouver is set to receive $700,000 from the city’s lodging tax to boost tourist programs and advertising. Read story

IT3, a new nonprofit workforce training center, is aiming to quickly train those in manufacturing on the newest technologies used in the industry. The fabrication center space shown here is shared with Ridgefield School District.

Ridgefield high-tech training center IT3 aims to develop workforce for local manufacturers

IT3, a new nonprofit workforce training center, is aiming to quickly train those in manufacturing on the newest technologies used in the industry. The fabrication center space shown here is shared with Ridgefield School District.

March 1, 2023, 6:05am Business

An effort to home grow a larger high-tech manufacturing workforce has set down roots in Ridgefield. The IT3 workforce development center celebrated its grand opening last week. Read story

A photo from nLIGHT shows the company's facility in Camas.

Camas-based nLIGHT trimmed workforce 5% last year, reports 16% loss last quarter

A photo from nLIGHT shows the company's facility in Camas.

February 28, 2023, 6:42pm Business

Camas-based nLIGHT disclosed it has cut its workforce by about 5 percent as it reported mounting losses at its latest quarterly earnings presentation. Read story

Visitors gather in 2016 to celebrate the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington's latest clubhouse in Vancouver. Federal funds from the city of Vancouver have helped the nonprofit agency run its youth violence prevention and intervention programs.

Clark County, Vancouver to get millions from feds

Visitors gather in 2016 to celebrate the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington's latest clubhouse in Vancouver. Federal funds from the city of Vancouver have helped the nonprofit agency run its youth violence prevention and intervention programs.

February 28, 2023, 6:40pm Business

Clark County and the city of Vancouver are receiving an annual influx of funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for affordable housing, community development and homeless assistance. Read story