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Visitors to Columbia Riverfront RV Park in Woodland enjoy sunshine Wednesday. The Port of Woodland recently purchased the property and will maintain it as an RV park.

Port of Woodland buys and is operating an upscale RV park along Columbia River

Visitors to Columbia Riverfront RV Park in Woodland enjoy sunshine Wednesday. The Port of Woodland recently purchased the property and will maintain it as an RV park.

September 3, 2024, 6:06am Business

The Port of Woodland has bought and is now operating an upscale RV park along the Columbia River outside of Woodland. Read story

JCPenney operated in downtown Vancouver in 1976 before it moved to the Vancouver Mall. Clash Beauty Collective now occupies the building on Main Street.

50 years ago Vancouver’s Main Street was bustling; the city’s plans hope to recapture those days

JCPenney operated in downtown Vancouver in 1976 before it moved to the Vancouver Mall. Clash Beauty Collective now occupies the building on Main Street.

August 31, 2024, 6:14am Business

A long-awaited $21 million, two-year project to overhaul Main Street in downtown Vancouver is expected to begin this fall. Read story

Back-to-school shoppers took advantage of discounts this summer, spreading their purchases out over several weeks rather than doing one big shopping trip.

Clark County shoppers are being budget conscious for back to school, spreading out spending

Back-to-school shoppers took advantage of discounts this summer, spreading their purchases out over several weeks rather than doing one big shopping trip.

August 29, 2024, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

As students return to their classes, the first big fall shopping season — back-to-school — normally would be coming to a close. Retailers, however, noticed customers spread out their spending, with some continuing their shopping a couple of weeks into the school year. Read story

Westlie Ford in Washougal is hopeful that improving technology and the state&rsquo;s new rebate program will spur electric vehicle sales, which have been dropping in recent years.

Washington rebates boost EV sales at Washougal dealership

Westlie Ford in Washougal is hopeful that improving technology and the state&rsquo;s new rebate program will spur electric vehicle sales, which have been dropping in recent years.

August 17, 2024, 6:06am Business

Like many car dealerships across the country, Westlie Ford in Washougal has seen decreased customer demand for electric vehicles in the past few years. Read story

The Clark County Council approved a nearly $1 million contract to provide direct financial assistance for heating low-income households as well as help them replace inefficient, outdated or unsafe heating and cooling systems. The money came from the state's Climate Commitment Act.

$1 million to help heat Clark County homes would go away if I-2117 is approved

The Clark County Council approved a nearly $1 million contract to provide direct financial assistance for heating low-income households as well as help them replace inefficient, outdated or unsafe heating and cooling systems. The money came from the state's Climate Commitment Act.

August 8, 2024, 5:08pm Business

Several new state-sponsored programs that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have popped up in recent months, but they may not be available for long. Read story

Construction continues on the new ZoomInfo building at Terminal 1 near The Waterfront Vancouver. The company is subleasing nearly half of its space at the site.

Despite net loss for quarter, Vancouver-based ZoomInfo executives confident as new headquarters construction continues

Construction continues on the new ZoomInfo building at Terminal 1 near The Waterfront Vancouver. The company is subleasing nearly half of its space at the site.

August 6, 2024, 6:08am Business

ZoomInfo has made waves ever since setting up shop in Vancouver. One of the city’s largest employers, it has stood as a Clark County success story — a local company making a splash worldwide. Read story

Northwest Pipe Co., long headquartered in Vancouver, is one of the largest steel pipe companies in the country. In recent years, it has also embraced pre-cast concrete products to expand its reach beyond steel.

Light at end of the tunnel: Vancouver’s Northwest Pipe Co. expresses optimism about 2024

Northwest Pipe Co., long headquartered in Vancouver, is one of the largest steel pipe companies in the country. In recent years, it has also embraced pre-cast concrete products to expand its reach beyond steel.

June 28, 2024, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

As interest rates slowed down the economy, Vancouver’s Northwest Pipe Co. took a hit. But its leadership says business is looking up. Read story

As we approach the summer cookout season, all eyes are on grocery prices. Food prices are higher than a year ago but have eased over the past couple months.

Inflation still pinching Clark County, but residents may feel some relief heading into summer months

As we approach the summer cookout season, all eyes are on grocery prices. Food prices are higher than a year ago but have eased over the past couple months.

June 18, 2024, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Summer brings such joys as cookouts, trips, shopping and eating out with family and friends. How will prices for these summer treats compare with last year? Read story

Construction has begun for the new Costco store in Ridgefield. Clark County has one of the highest levels of gross domestic product in the state, according to a new study from SmartAsset.

Economy on growth spurt: Clark County’s gross domestic product hit $24.5 billion in 2022

Construction has begun for the new Costco store in Ridgefield. Clark County has one of the highest levels of gross domestic product in the state, according to a new study from SmartAsset.

June 4, 2024, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Clark County saw the fifth highest gross domestic product growth in Washington over the past few years, according to a new study from SmartAsset. 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 Subscriber Exclusive

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