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Picketers carry signs Thursday outside Riverview Tower in downtown Vancouver, where United Grain Corp.  has an office. The company locked out 44 International Longshore and Warehouse workers on Feb.

UPDATE: Union workers at Port of Vancouver stage hourlong work stoppage

Picketers carry signs Thursday outside Riverview Tower in downtown Vancouver, where United Grain Corp.  has an office. The company locked out 44 International Longshore and Warehouse workers on Feb.

March 6, 2013, 4:00pm Business

All union dockworkers walked off their jobs at the Port of Vancouver for an hour this morning, apparently in a show of support for fellow union members in their dispute with United Grain Corp. Read story

Let us know about your St. Patrick’s Day events

March 6, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Are you or your organization hosting a special celebration on St. Patrick's Day? Know of any interesting March 17 events to honor the holiday? The Columbian would like to know. Read story

Customers shop at a Costco in Portland on Dec.

Costco backs bill in Congress to raise the minimum wage

Customers shop at a Costco in Portland on Dec.

March 6, 2013, 4:00pm Business

NEW YORK -- For many businesses, opposing minimum wage increases is a no-brainer: Raising the minimum wage increases their expenses. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce steadfastly opposes the proposal, as do many businesses big and small. Read story

Rep. Jim Moeller greets former Gov.

VIDEO: Rep. Jim Moeller discusses binding arbitration

Rep. Jim Moeller greets former Gov.

March 6, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

In a wide ranging interview with State Rep. Jim Moeller, he discusses binding arbitration. Read story

Gabi Dixson, Concordia University track and field

Clark County athletes snare indoor national titles

Gabi Dixson, Concordia University track and field

March 6, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Junia Limage expected to win. Gabi Dixson, not so much. But each Concordia University senior concluded her indoor track and field career at the Spire Institute in Geneva, Ohio as a national champion. Read story

Sturgeon annual limit to drop to one — probably

March 6, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Washington approves bag limit change to match Oregon, but will revisit issue on March 15 Read story

Vancouver issues 28 single-family home permits in February

March 6, 2013, 4:00pm Business

The city of Vancouver issued 28 building permits for construction of single-family homes in February worth an estimated total of $2.5 million. Read story

Bank of America workshop will target troubled mortgages

March 6, 2013, 4:00pm Business

Bank of America will sponsor a free workshop for troubled mortgage borrowers from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 12 and 14 at the Red Lion on the River, on Hayden Island. Parking is free for the event, where borrowers can learn about foreclosure alternatives. Read story

Columbian files
Casual-dining restaurants such as Applebee's and Red Lobster, inset, have seen fewer diners in recent years.

Trendier fare takes bite out of casual dining

Columbian files
Casual-dining restaurants such as Applebee's and Red Lobster, inset, have seen fewer diners in recent years.

March 6, 2013, 4:00pm Business

Casual dining is in the throes of a midlife crisis. Read story

Early learning champions sought

March 6, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

The Friends of Educational Opportunities for Children and Families are looking for some champions to thank. Read story