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Construction crews prepare the new Costco store in Ridgefield for its Thursday opening day. Ridgefield city officials have been working with local and state agencies on plans to handle the expected influx of traffic.

Ridgefield, WSDOT, State Patrol plan for Costco opening weekend traffic

Construction crews prepare the new Costco store in Ridgefield for its Thursday opening day. Ridgefield city officials have been working with local and state agencies on plans to handle the expected influx of traffic.

August 24, 2024, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Next week’s long-awaited opening of Costco’s newest location in Ridgefield is good news for shoppers looking to save money by buying in bulk. For drivers, though, the opening weekend is sure to mean traffic jams and delays. Read story

Crews put the finishing touches on the new eight-story parking garage Tuesday morning at The Waterfront Vancouver. The facility, scheduled to open Monday on the corner of Columbia Way and Grant Street, will increase parking capacity in the area by 50 percent, or 350 additional spaces.

New eight-story parking garage at The Waterfront Vancouver opens Monday

Crews put the finishing touches on the new eight-story parking garage Tuesday morning at The Waterfront Vancouver. The facility, scheduled to open Monday on the corner of Columbia Way and Grant Street, will increase parking capacity in the area by 50 percent, or 350 additional spaces.

August 21, 2024, 6:05am Business

Beginning Monday, visitors at The Waterfront Vancouver can park in a new eight-story parking center. Existing surface lots at the waterfront will give way to further development. Read story

Fred Meyer’s Clark County locations aren’t affected by a union vote to authorize a strike at Portland-area stores.

Portland Fred Meyer workers’ strike vote doesn’t affect Clark County stores; date for strike not set

Fred Meyer’s Clark County locations aren’t affected by a union vote to authorize a strike at Portland-area stores.

August 19, 2024, 1:03pm Business

The unfair labor practice strike that thousands of Portland Fred Meyer workers voted to authorize Saturday will not impact Clark County stores. Read story

Camas City Hall.

Camas faces $7.9M budget shortfall in 2025-26

Camas City Hall.

August 17, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

The city of Camas faces an almost $8 million shortfall in the 2025-26 budget. Read story

Westlie Ford in Washougal is hopeful that improving technology and the state’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’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

Costco has announced a late August opening date for it's Ridgefield warehouse.

Costco announces opening date in Ridgefield

Costco has announced a late August opening date for it's Ridgefield warehouse.

August 16, 2024, 1:16pm Business

Ridgefield’s new 160,000-square-foot Costco warehouse will open Aug. 29, according to the retailer’s website. Read story

The Port of Ridgefield plans to revamp the historic Greely Building in the small city’s downtown and turn it into a marketplace for small retailers and other businesses.

Downtown Ridgefield’s Greely Building revamp gets $3M boost

The Port of Ridgefield plans to revamp the historic Greely Building in the small city’s downtown and turn it into a marketplace for small retailers and other businesses.

July 30, 2024, 6:07am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Downtown Ridgefield’s Greely Building revitalization is one step closer to reality. Read story

Walter Smith cuts hair in his shop.

First licensed Black barber in Vancouver remembered as pioneer

Walter Smith cuts hair in his shop.

July 30, 2024, 6:06am Business

The man who battled racism to become Vancouver’s first licensed Black barber died this month and will be grieved today. Read story

McPhee’s Butcher Block in Woodland carries meat raised in Washington and Oregon.

McPhee’s Butcher Block offers meats from animals raised in Washington and Oregon

McPhee’s Butcher Block in Woodland carries meat raised in Washington and Oregon.

July 26, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

James and Kimberly McPhee, owners of Ridgefield-based McPhee Family Farms, opened their new butcher shop in Woodland in June, just in time for prime grilling season. Read story

Northwest Credible Messenger met with local barbers and beauticians in Clark County recently to share information about its new program, which helps these professionals attain certifications in peer counseling.

Pursuing peer counseling that’s a cut above: Program aims to train barbers, beauticians to provide support

Northwest Credible Messenger met with local barbers and beauticians in Clark County recently to share information about its new program, which helps these professionals attain certifications in peer counseling.

July 25, 2024, 6:07am Business Subscriber Exclusive

A haircut is a fairly individual experience. But in some places, especially communities of color, barbershops and beauty salons are social hubs where open, judgment-free conversations can take place. Read story