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Ava Palmquist begins her weekly Instagram Live show “Talk + Beer” at her creative agency office, Ambient, in Vancouver. To connect with the beer community and learn more about local breweries, Palmquist launched the “sheknowsbeer” Instagram account last year. She recently started the weekly show as a way to build the Instagram community.

On Instagram ‘sheknowsbeer’ – and wants brewers to know it

Ava Palmquist begins her weekly Instagram Live show “Talk + Beer” at her creative agency office, Ambient, in Vancouver. To connect with the beer community and learn more about local breweries, Palmquist launched the “sheknowsbeer” Instagram account last year. She recently started the weekly show as a way to build the Instagram community.

April 28, 2019, 6:02am Business

Most people see Instagram as a way to share photos and videos with friends and family. Read story

A Woodspring Suites hotel has been proposed for east Vancouver. The proposed extended-stay hotel is under development and may be similar to the prototype design in this rendering.

Woodspring Suites hotel eyed for Vancouver

A Woodspring Suites hotel has been proposed for east Vancouver. The proposed extended-stay hotel is under development and may be similar to the prototype design in this rendering.

April 26, 2019, 4:05pm Business

A Bellevue-based developer is exploring whether to build a four-story, 122-room hotel near the East Mill Plain Boulevard-Interstate 205 interchange. Read story

Apartments proposed near Uptown Village in Vancouver

April 26, 2019, 6:05am Business

The Uptown Apartments developer is proposing a 46-unit apartment building six blocks north near Uptown Village. Read story

Alisha Alexander, left, and her mother, Lisa Lugar, right, both of Ridgefield, play the new Willy Wonka World of Wonka slot machine at ilani. Lugar said she and her daughter have come to enjoy “Forever Young Mondays,” where guests 50 years and older receive special perks. Wednesday marks ilani’s two-year anniversary.

Two years in, ilani owners still have a winning hand

Alisha Alexander, left, and her mother, Lisa Lugar, right, both of Ridgefield, play the new Willy Wonka World of Wonka slot machine at ilani. Lugar said she and her daughter have come to enjoy “Forever Young Mondays,” where guests 50 years and older receive special perks. Wednesday marks ilani’s two-year anniversary.

April 21, 2019, 6:05am Business

Most of the same sights and sounds greet an ilani visitor today as they did two years ago, when the casino and resort opened 17 miles north of downtown Vancouver. Read story

The twin-turbocharged, 647-horsepower V6 engine can be seen in Ron Wade’s limited edition 2019 Ford GT after its unveiling.

Ford GT finds its place in supercar stable

The twin-turbocharged, 647-horsepower V6 engine can be seen in Ron Wade’s limited edition 2019 Ford GT after its unveiling.

April 14, 2019, 6:03am Business

With its sleek styling, rumbling motor and glowing taillights, Ron Wade’s ruby red Ford GT looked like it was ready to rocket to another galaxy, not merely sit idling for gawkers. Read story

Deda’s Bakery co-owner Catherine Misener prepares croissants for baking. If she had to do over again, she says a $10,000 espresso machine would have been a good investment for the bakery.

Couple started Deda’s Bakery with high hopes; now it’s poised to close

Deda’s Bakery co-owner Catherine Misener prepares croissants for baking. If she had to do over again, she says a $10,000 espresso machine would have been a good investment for the bakery.

March 29, 2019, 5:45pm Business

Reactions poured in fast and heartfelt to Catherine Misener’s Facebook post about Deda’s Bakery. Read story

The Walmart Neighborhood Market in Vancouver PLaza opened July 17, 2013. Walmart announced Wednesday that the store will close April 19.

Vancouver Plaza Walmart to close April 19

The Walmart Neighborhood Market in Vancouver PLaza opened July 17, 2013. Walmart announced Wednesday that the store will close April 19.

March 20, 2019, 10:34am Business

When it opened in July 2013, the Walmart Neighborhood Market at 7809 N.E. Vancouver Plaza Drive joined a growing segment for the retailing giant. Read story

Interim Nautilus CEO M. Carl Johnson III joined the exercise equipment brand’s board in 2011. He’s standing next to the Bowflex Max Trainer M8, left, which is one of the machines that is linked to a product that may be essential to the company’s future success: the Max Intelligence digital platform. At right is a Schwinn Classic Cruiser stationary bicycle.

A fresh course for Nautilus

Interim Nautilus CEO M. Carl Johnson III joined the exercise equipment brand’s board in 2011. He’s standing next to the Bowflex Max Trainer M8, left, which is one of the machines that is linked to a product that may be essential to the company’s future success: the Max Intelligence digital platform. At right is a Schwinn Classic Cruiser stationary bicycle.

March 17, 2019, 6:02am Business

Nautilus has “terrific trademarks,” says M. Carl Johnson III, its new leader. Ensuring consumers believe that too is one of his goals over the next year or so. Read story

Budtenders at Sticky’s Pot Shop wait for customers to arrive for a closing sale in July following a court decision that led to the store’s closing.

Sticky’s pot shop owner to pay county $112,500

Budtenders at Sticky’s Pot Shop wait for customers to arrive for a closing sale in July following a court decision that led to the store’s closing.

March 15, 2019, 5:53pm Business

Emerald Enterprises, the owner of now-closed Sticky’s Pot Shop, has reached an agreement to pay fines stemming from defying Clark County’s ban on recreational marijuana retailing in unincorporated parts of the county. Read story

A shopper walks down the stairs near the former Sears location at the Vancouver Mall in November. The space will apparently be split into a Hobby Lobby and a Round1 amusement center.

Hobby Lobby, Round1 destined for vacated Vancouver Mall Sears space?video icon

A shopper walks down the stairs near the former Sears location at the Vancouver Mall in November. The space will apparently be split into a Hobby Lobby and a Round1 amusement center.

March 11, 2019, 10:42am Business

Hobby Lobby along with a bowling and amusement games venue appear to be destined for the former Sears space at Vancouver Mall. Read story