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Construction started in late summer 2011 on east Vancouver's 192nd Station.

Business expansion likely to stay slow

Construction started in late summer 2011 on east Vancouver's 192nd Station.

January 14, 2012, 4:00pm Business

The economy may have hit bottom, but there are very few signs that Clark County has experienced positive growth over the last year. Read story

Shoppers browse the Fred Meyer electronics department during Black Friday sales.

Retail spending showed some life

Shoppers browse the Fred Meyer electronics department during Black Friday sales.

January 14, 2012, 4:00pm Business

Higher consumer confidence and recession fatigue combined to keep total retail sales positive throughout 2011, continuing an upward trend that began in 2010. Read story

New home construction remains low, although there are early signs of improvement to the sales of existing homes.

Fixing jobs, housing key to recovery

New home construction remains low, although there are early signs of improvement to the sales of existing homes.

January 14, 2012, 4:00pm Business

There is no quick relief for what ails this economy. Read story

Training supervisor John Bean checks the voltage on the heating element of a vertical diffusion furnace at Kokusai Semiconductor Equipment Corp., one of many high-tech employers in Clark County.

Chip industry sees slow growth

Training supervisor John Bean checks the voltage on the heating element of a vertical diffusion furnace at Kokusai Semiconductor Equipment Corp., one of many high-tech employers in Clark County.

January 14, 2012, 4:00pm Business

The U.S. semiconductor industry has been America's No. 1 export sector over the past five years and a bellwether of the country's economy. Semiconductor innovations form the foundation for America's $1.1 trillion technology industry, affecting a U.S. workforce of nearly 6 million. Read story

A nursing station at PeaceHealth Southwest's emergency department bustles with activity.

PeaceHealth poised to help community grow

A nursing station at PeaceHealth Southwest's emergency department bustles with activity.

January 14, 2012, 4:00pm Business

With the current unemployment rate of Clark County near 11 percent, the promise of new health care jobs couldn't come at a better time. Read story

Education beyond high school, especially in high-tech subjects, is increasingly important for job seekers in today's economy.

Future hinges on solid education programs

Education beyond high school, especially in high-tech subjects, is increasingly important for job seekers in today's economy.

January 14, 2012, 4:00pm Business

Clark County's current and future economic recovery will not resemble the glory days of 2004, when the housing bubble was ever-expanding and cash flowed without collateral. The prolonged recovery from recession is especially painful in Southwest Washington, more so than in greater Portland and the state of Washington. Read story

High school scoreboard 1/15

January 14, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

High school results from Saturday, Jan. 14 Read story

Matthew Nguyen (top) of Evergreen wrestles Junior Godinho of Union.

Union wrestlers claim six champions, 1 team title

Matthew Nguyen (top) of Evergreen wrestles Junior Godinho of Union.

January 14, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

It was Union's gym, it was Union's night. Not just for the six individual champions, but the entire wrestling program. Read story

Battle Ground's Hannah Van Osdel (top) pins Columbia River's Sam Schoene for the 137-pound title at the Clark County Championships.

Washougal’s depth helps Panthers win girls wrestling title

Battle Ground's Hannah Van Osdel (top) pins Columbia River's Sam Schoene for the 137-pound title at the Clark County Championships.

January 14, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

The Battle Ground girls were perfect in the finals Saturday night. The Washougal girls were dominant in getting to the finals. Read story

Boys basketball: Skyview 66, Washougal 57

January 14, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

Skyview 66, Washougal 57 -- After being up by just two points a halftime, the Storm pulled away thanks to a 19-4 third-quarter advantage and won the non-league game on the road. Read story