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Local fuel prices spike by 26 cents in past week

Tight supplies and refinery issues on the West Coast are sending retail gas prices dramatically higher in this region, AAA reported today. Vancouver's average price for regular unleaded leaped by 26 cents a gallon, to $3.94.

Port crafts response in case of oil spill

Operation that would export crude brings environmental risk

When Tesoro Corporation and Savage Companies recently said they'd launch a crude oil operation at the Port of Vancouver, the announcement raised the possibility of new jobs and private capital investment.

Small local theaters raise glass to bill's signing

Alcohol will be permitted in Kiggins, Liberty auditoriums

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill Tuesday that allows small movie houses, such as the Kiggins Theatre in downtown Vancouver and the Liberty Theatre in Camas, to serve beer and wine in their auditoriums even when children are present.

CRC close to mitigation deal with Oregon Iron Works

Company would be negatively impacted by a lower I-5 bridge over the Columbia River

Oregon Iron Works, one of the companies that would be negatively impacted by the Columbia River Crossing project, is close to reaching a mitigation deal with the CRC, Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee said this week.

Farm bill: Still a little something for everyone

WASHINGTON — The Senate Agriculture Committee has approved a massive five-year farm bill that would cut spending while also creating new subsidies for farmers.

Washington View: Who says congress and the president can't move quickly?

Air travelers received a bit of good news recently: A bill to put air traffic controllers back to work whisked through the House and Senate and flew into the White House for President Obama's signature.

CREDC invites tech leaders to mingle at GeekDrinks

Clark County jobs promoter launches bimonthly networking events

Clark County's largest nonprofit jobs promoter and business recruiter is launching a new bimonthly series of networking events aimed at bringing the leaders of local technology companies together to kindle ideas, and to boost the industry's growth and competitiveness.

Vancouver's C.E. John Co. secures loan for renovation project

Vancouver-based C.E. John Co. has closed on an $11 million loan with U.S. Bank to finance a project to expand and renovate its Cedar Hills Crossing shopping center at 3205 S.W. Cedar Hills Boulevard in Beaverton, Ore., the bank announced Monday.

Call about utility bill could be a scammer

Somebody has been asking for payments via phone

Attention Clark Public Utilities customers: A scammer wants inside your wallet.

Clark County at Work: Total Merchant Concepts

Total Merchant Concepts offers credit card processing, and check conversion/guarantee, gift cards, social media assistance, terminals and wireless/smartphone processing options.

Port of Vancouver commissioners will discuss safety, preparedness for oil spills

The Port of Vancouver Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday for its regular meeting and a workshop to discuss marine safety issues, including emergency response capabilities in the event of oil spills on the Columbia River.

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New owners take a gamble on Oak Tree Restaurant

Main focus will be on food; cardroom will re-open later

WOODLAND — The new owners of the Oak Tree Restaurant are anteing up in an attempt to revive the once-thriving Woodland institution.

What will rise out of Thunderbird ashes?

Months after a fire destroyed hotel, many challenges remain in determining what will become of the site

To the Interstate 5 commuters who daily pass the riverfront property, the site that for months was buried under the charred remains of Portland's Thunderbird on the River Hotel now appears ready for redevelopment.

Business briefing

• Phil Allen has joined Columbia Credit Union as a vice president in business lending. He will focus on developing and maintaining business loan and deposit relationships, generating clients and assisting with commercial lending. Allen has 18 years' experience in commercial finance. He holds a master's degree from Willamette University and a bachelor's degree from Oregon State University.