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Fossils like these ammonites and dinosaur bones make up a portion of the inventory at Crystal Cavern in downtown Camas.

Digging into business: Castro’s Minerals finds success at sister store Crystal Cavern in Camas

Fossils like these ammonites and dinosaur bones make up a portion of the inventory at Crystal Cavern in downtown Camas.

May 25, 2024, 6:14am Business

In a world where time is fleeting and objects are made to be discarded, a beautiful rock formed over eons has a certain appeal. You feel as though you’re grasping a small remnant of Earth’s primal forces. Read story

Gas prices in Washington are typically higher than the rest of the country going into the Fourth of July.

Gas prices falling in Clark County and nationally as travel increases for holiday weekend

Gas prices in Washington are typically higher than the rest of the country going into the Fourth of July.

May 25, 2024, 6:12am Business

Here’s good news for travelers headed into Memorial Day weekend: Gas prices are on the decline. Read story

Real estate experts encourage buyers not to let high interest rates scare them out of the housing market.

Clark County experts: Time to buy a home is now, before dip in interest rates increases competition

Real estate experts encourage buyers not to let high interest rates scare them out of the housing market.

May 25, 2024, 6:02am Business

High interest rates are making it harder for people to buy homes in Clark County’s already hot market. But buyers shouldn’t wait for interest rates to drop, real estate agents and mortgage brokers working in Clark County say. Read story

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Got ya covered? No one likes shopping for home or auto insurance — tips to make saving less onerous

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May 25, 2024, 6:01am Business

Jay Schleicher has seen his fair share of insurance claims during his career as an agent. Read story

A young boy enters the toddler room with his mother at the KinderCare Child Development Center at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas April 18, 2024.

More companies offer on-site child care. Parents love the convenience, but is it a long-term fix?

A young boy enters the toddler room with his mother at the KinderCare Child Development Center at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas April 18, 2024.

May 25, 2024, 5:55am Business

They operate in places like an airport, a resort, and a distribution center, tucked away from the public eye but close enough for easy access. They often emit laughter — and the sound of tumbling blocks, bouncing balls, and meandering tricycles. Read story

Can you file a Better Business Bureau complaint against a Washington health care provider?

May 25, 2024, 5:32am Business

Last month, the World Health Organization created its first Patient Safety Rights Charter. The document entitles patients to “timely, effective and appropriate care,” safe practices, and qualified doctors, among other rights. Read story

Jarvis: Private equity is bad for your health

May 25, 2024, 5:26am Business

The bankruptcy of Steward Health has become the latest cautionary tale about private equity’s involvement in health care. Cerberus Capital Management’s purchase in 2010 of several Massachusetts-based nonprofit hospitals was meant to be a life preserver for the struggling chain, but instead its woes deepened, compromising patient care. The PE… Read story

Bipartisan group in U.S. House urges relief for farmers, temporary freeze on rising wages

May 25, 2024, 5:24am Business

A bipartisan group of 120 U.S. House members, led by Michigan Republican Bill Huizenga, is pushing for a freeze on minimum wages paid to seasonal farm workers. Read story