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Oregon chain Oswego Grill announced Wednesday that it will take over the Beaches Restaurants' location on the Columbia River after the Vancouver staple closes at the end of the year.

Oswego Grill eyes Beaches location for new restaurant starting in 2025

Oregon chain Oswego Grill announced Wednesday that it will take over the Beaches Restaurants' location on the Columbia River after the Vancouver staple closes at the end of the year.

March 6, 2024, 3:54pm Business

Oregon chain Oswego Grill plans to take over the riverfront space held by Beaches Restaurant and Bar, expecting to open its Vancouver outpost in the spring or summer of 2025. Read story

Cars travel along the Interstate 5 Bridge in October 2022, as seen from the top of one of the northbound bridge lift towers. Tolling on the current I-5 Bridge, to help pay for its replacement, is expected to start in 2026.

Major Columbia River property owner frustrated that I-5 Bridge project has yet to get Coast Guard approval

Cars travel along the Interstate 5 Bridge in October 2022, as seen from the top of one of the northbound bridge lift towers. Tolling on the current I-5 Bridge, to help pay for its replacement, is expected to start in 2026.

March 5, 2024, 8:32pm Business

The owner of an industrial park along the Columbia River in Vancouver reminded a Tuesday gathering of local leaders about a key hurdle to replacing the Interstate 5 Bridge: getting a permit from the U.S. Coast Guard. Read story

In July 2022, a Superior Court jury found Mark Hensley, 49, guilty of felony harassment after two days of trial. Judge Robert Lewis sentenced him to 90 days in jail, court records show.

Appeals court overturns Vancouver man’s conviction for threatening Clark County Superior Court judge

In July 2022, a Superior Court jury found Mark Hensley, 49, guilty of felony harassment after two days of trial. Judge Robert Lewis sentenced him to 90 days in jail, court records show.

March 5, 2024, 5:31pm Clark County News

The Washington Court of Appeals reversed a Vancouver man’s 2022 conviction for threatening to kill a Clark County Superior Court judge, citing violations of his First Amendment protections. Read story

The former BowFlex Inc. in east Vancouver.

Bowflex files for bankruptcy, potentially laying off 202 workers in Vancouver

The former BowFlex Inc. in east Vancouver.

March 5, 2024, 10:23am Business

Vancouver-based fitness equipment manufacturer BowFlex filed for bankruptcy, along with announcing hundreds of potential lay offs, the company saidTuesday. Read story

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver.

PeaceHealth sued by former worker, accused of wage and hours violations

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver.

March 5, 2024, 6:03am Business

A former employee of PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver has filed a class-action lawsuit against the health system for alleged wage and hour violations, including failing to provide employees with meal and rest breaks. Read story

A bank card skimmer was found at a Battle Ground Walmart.

Battle Ground Walmart employees find bank card skimmer at register

A bank card skimmer was found at a Battle Ground Walmart.

March 4, 2024, 5:18pm Clark County News

Employees at the Battle Ground Walmart reported to police Sunday they found a bank card skimmer attached to a register. Read story

Robin Povec, owner of the Wiener Wagon, works at her food cart in downtown Vancouver in 2019. Povec&rsquo;s wagon was stolen early Monday morning from her property.

Tipster finds Wiener Wagon that was stolen from owner’s Vancouver home

Robin Povec, owner of the Wiener Wagon, works at her food cart in downtown Vancouver in 2019. Povec&rsquo;s wagon was stolen early Monday morning from her property.

March 4, 2024, 12:15pm Business

Vancouver’s famous Wiener Wagon was stolen early Monday morning. Read story

Camas senior Riley Sanz (3) lifts the state championship trophy in front of the Camas student section Saturday, March 2, 2024, after the Papermakers’ 57-41 win against Gonzaga Prep in the 4A WIAA State Basketball championship game at the Tacoma Dome.

Camas captures Class 4A state title in girls basketball

Camas senior Riley Sanz (3) lifts the state championship trophy in front of the Camas student section Saturday, March 2, 2024, after the Papermakers’ 57-41 win against Gonzaga Prep in the 4A WIAA State Basketball championship game at the Tacoma Dome.

March 2, 2024, 8:52pm Editor's Choice

Well after the Class 4A girls basketball state championship game ended Saturday night, after the lockerroom celebration wrapped up and posing for photos with the state championship trophies finished, Camas High senior Reagan Jamison still had trouble finding the words on what being a state champion to cap her high… Read story

Monica Zazueta, 37, of Vancouver comforts her toddler, Rufio,1, after he took a tumble on the floor at their home Feb. 15. Zazueta and her family, who experienced homelessness a few years ago, are now housed and paying rent of almost $1,900 a month. She fears the family will become homeless again. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re surviving through love,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;Our kiddos don&rsquo;t deserve this kind of life.

Housed, but hanging on by thread: Vancouver family struggles as they watch neighbors end up homeless

Monica Zazueta, 37, of Vancouver comforts her toddler, Rufio,1, after he took a tumble on the floor at their home Feb. 15. Zazueta and her family, who experienced homelessness a few years ago, are now housed and paying rent of almost $1,900 a month. She fears the family will become homeless again. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re surviving through love,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;Our kiddos don&rsquo;t deserve this kind of life.

March 2, 2024, 6:14am Clark County News

A tan duplex in a quiet Vancouver cul-de-sac tells the harrowing story of the city’s housing affordability crisis. Read story

Patrons dine at the Carts by the Park food cart pod Thursday in Ridgefield.

Food cart pods hard to grow in Clark County

Patrons dine at the Carts by the Park food cart pod Thursday in Ridgefield.

March 2, 2024, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

While food cart pods are plentiful and popular in Portland, they haven’t achieved the same level of success in Clark County despite early enthusiasm. Read story