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Shoppers browse the shelves at the grand opening of the downtown Vancouver New Seasons. Clark County employers added 1,200 jobs in October, with the latest labor report showing year-over-year growth in virtually every sector of the economy.

Clark County employers add 1,200 jobs in October

Shoppers browse the shelves at the grand opening of the downtown Vancouver New Seasons. Clark County employers added 1,200 jobs in October, with the latest labor report showing year-over-year growth in virtually every sector of the economy.

November 24, 2023, 6:05am Business

Clark County employers added 1,200 jobs in October, with the latest labor report showing year-over-year growth in virtually every sector of the economy. Read story

People shop for frozen turkeys for Thanksgiving dinner at a grocery store in 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

Thanksgiving meal staples’ costs a mixed bag in Clark County

People shop for frozen turkeys for Thanksgiving dinner at a grocery store in 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

November 21, 2023, 6:07am Clark County News

Shoppers around the country are expected to spend less on their Thanksgiving meals this year than last year. But in Clark County, food prices are a mixed bag. Read story

ZoomInfo, formerly DiscoverOrg, is based in Vancouver.

Clark County industries continue to add jobs

ZoomInfo, formerly DiscoverOrg, is based in Vancouver.

October 24, 2023, 5:17pm Business

Over the past 12 months, most Clark County industries have added jobs, according to the latest report for September. But not all. Corporate offices have seen a decline in numbers in the past year. Read story

Three Clark County industries — construction, health care and accommodations & food services — each added about 200 jobs in August.

Clark County labor market adds 600 jobs in August, remains in ‘good shape’

Three Clark County industries — construction, health care and accommodations & food services — each added about 200 jobs in August.

September 20, 2023, 6:02am Business

Clark County added 600 jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in August as the county’s labor market continued to grow. Read story

(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Tri-Cities lawmaker proposes sending families a gas tax refund check. ‘It’s your money’

(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

September 19, 2023, 7:23am Latest News

A Tri-Cities legislator is proposing relief for Washington drivers paying high prices for gas. Read story

Nick Crawford, co-owner of Hi-School Hardware, walks the aisle with shop dog, Boo Boo, while working in Uptown Village.

Clark County’s five most dominant sectors increase footprints as county grows by nearly 50 percent

Nick Crawford, co-owner of Hi-School Hardware, walks the aisle with shop dog, Boo Boo, while working in Uptown Village.

September 9, 2023, 6:05am Business

Region’s five most dominant sectors increase footprints as county grows by nearly 50 percent Read story

An illustration shows a mixed-use complex with 46 apartments on the upper floors and retail on the ground floor being proposed for downtown Washougal at 1625 Main St. Rental and leasing in Clark County has seen strong growth. The sector has added more than 300 jobs since July 2022, according to the Washington Employment Security Department.

Labor report finds job growth in Clark County in rental, leasing; it’s up 9% since July ’22

An illustration shows a mixed-use complex with 46 apartments on the upper floors and retail on the ground floor being proposed for downtown Washougal at 1625 Main St. Rental and leasing in Clark County has seen strong growth. The sector has added more than 300 jobs since July 2022, according to the Washington Employment Security Department.

August 30, 2023, 6:07am Business

As job growth continued upward in July, some industries have seen especially high growth in the past year. Read story

Members of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra string section perform for students at Skyview High School in February 2022. Arts and concert programming is on the rebound locally, leading to more jobs being added in the sector.

Clark County continues to add jobs with arts and entertainment sector jumping by 15%

Members of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra string section perform for students at Skyview High School in February 2022. Arts and concert programming is on the rebound locally, leading to more jobs being added in the sector.

July 27, 2023, 1:42pm Business

As Clark County added 1,500 more jobs in June than it had in May, the area’s arts and entertainment sector saw a whopping 15 percent growth in employment compared with last year. Read story

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

Clark County Council discusses economic development, workforce

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

July 12, 2023, 6:27pm Business

Clark County’s economic development future will depend on the availability of trained and skilled workers to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge or create the Waterfront Gateway project. Read story

The construction industry in Clark County added 500 jobs in May, contributing to the unusual job growth for the county.

Clark County adds more jobs that expected in May, with construction leading the pack

The construction industry in Clark County added 500 jobs in May, contributing to the unusual job growth for the county.

June 23, 2023, 1:42pm Business

Clark County added 300 more jobs than usual in May, coming on the tail of a job loss in April. Read story