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In case you missed them, here are some of the top stories of the weekend:
The United States lost 5.7 million manufacturing jobs from 2000 to 2010, according to the Wall Street Journal. Jobs have ticked up in recent years, but still fall short of the pre-recession levels and its peak in the 1970s.
In that same time period, Clark County shed about one-third of its own manufacturing workers. Other sectors like retail and business services have rebounded. Leisure and hospitality recently overtook manufacturing in terms of employment.
But manufacturing remains a cherished line of work in America and to many in Clark County. The average manufacturing job here still pays $55,951, while the county average remains at $47,420. And some companies in the industrial park say they are optimistic about the years ahead.
Read the full story: Manufacturing heating up in Clark County
Time is running out for those who plan to purchase health coverage for 2017 through the state insurance marketplace. The deadline to enroll in and pay for health plans is 11:59 p.m. Tuesday.
Coverage purchased through Washington Healthplanfinder prior to Tuesday’s end of open enrollment will have coverage beginning March 1 and lasting through the year.
“Any coverage purchased for the 2017 plan year will be good for the remainder of the year,” said Pam MacEwan, CEO of the exchange, in a news release. “We want to make sure that individuals and families take action in time and that they receive the assistance they need to help them through the process.”
The deadline does not apply to those with Medicaid, for whom enrollment is open year-round.
Those needing help to complete their enrollment have several free options.
Read the full story: Health plan purchasers have till 11:59 p.m. Tuesday
The first piece of waterfront land Port of Camas-Washougal officials will look to develop is the east side, where port commissioners want to set up a residential area.
“With the market where it’s at right now, it’s conducive to us that we move quickly,” said David Ripp, executive director of the port.
Ripp, along with port staffers, attended the port commission’s Strategic and Capital Planning Retreat Friday at Heathman Lodge in Vancouver.
“Our ultimate goal for the day is to figure our how to move this project forward in a unified fashion,” said John Spencer, one of the port’s three commissioners.
Port commissioners and staffers are planning to redevelop about 40 acres of waterfront property. The port owns about 27 acres of that, while the remaining 13 is owned by Parker’s Landing, which is represented by Vancouver-based commercial real estate developer Killian Pacific. Lance Killian, president of Killian Pacific, was present for the first half of the retreat on Friday.
The commissioners decided to develop the residential portion first because that could help make the rest of the land attractive to potential investors or companies. The exact mix of housing — condos, apartments, homes, or something else — will be discussed later. On Friday, Killian told commissioners that with residents there, there’s already a built-in consumer base, which could help when pitching the property to commercial or retail businesses.
Read the full story: Retreat lets Port of C-W brainstorm waterfront project
Battle Ground is becoming a gravitational center of vintage inspiration for the home.
Main Street is home to seven stores devoted to vintage, antique, upcycled, shabby, chic and reclaimed, filled with hundreds of vendors who find pieces that can become that perfect treasure for some lucky hunter.
