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Stories by Hope Martinez

Columbian news assistant

What started as a hobby turned into a business for Robyn Lowy, co-owner of Mindtaker Miniatures hobby and tabletop gaming shop.

Working in Clark County: Robyn Lowy, Mindtaker Miniatures

What started as a hobby turned into a business for Robyn Lowy, co-owner of Mindtaker Miniatures hobby and tabletop gaming shop.

January 23, 2023, 6:05am Business

The 2020s are shaping up to be the decade of the geek, as classically niche and nerdy culture becomes more mainstream and beloved by all. Whether more recently inspired by franchises like “Stranger Things,” or longtime lovers of all things gaming since the 1980s, local game store Mindtaker Miniatures has… Read story

Reshell Douglas is the owner and founder of Not Too Shabby Boutique in Vancouver. She started the retail store 23 years ago.

Working in Clark County: Reshell Douglas, Not Too Shabby Boutique

Reshell Douglas is the owner and founder of Not Too Shabby Boutique in Vancouver. She started the retail store 23 years ago.

December 31, 2022, 6:03am Business

While the holiday shopping rush has come to an end, fashionistas and lovers of home decor still have the opportunity to treat themselves to some post-Christmas shopping. Read story

Small business owner and online content creator Luke Goodman is CEO of Out of Darts, which produces custom Nerf guns, modifications and other accessories.

Working in Clark County: Luke Goodman, owner of Out of Darts

Small business owner and online content creator Luke Goodman is CEO of Out of Darts, which produces custom Nerf guns, modifications and other accessories.

December 20, 2022, 6:05am Business

Children of all ages are likely to have fond memories of epic summer backyard battles and high-intensity Christmas morning clashes with Nerf guns firing and foam darts flying. Read story

Chris Baldwin started his loose-leaf tea business, Valhalla Tea Co., after serving in the U.S. Army. He donates part of the business' proceeds to veterans' assistance groups.

Working in Clark County: Chris Baldwin, Valhalla Tea Co.

Chris Baldwin started his loose-leaf tea business, Valhalla Tea Co., after serving in the U.S. Army. He donates part of the business' proceeds to veterans' assistance groups.

December 12, 2022, 6:05am Business

Helping military veterans is Chris Baldwin’s cup of tea. Baldwin, an Army veteran, is the co-founder of Valhalla Tea Co., 14602 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. Read story

Rosie Rhine uses a mix of traditional hand-sewing, quilt design computer programs, sewing machines and her long-armed quilting machine to create one-of-a-kind quilts for her customers.

Working in Clark County: Rosie Rhine, Rhino Quilting

Rosie Rhine uses a mix of traditional hand-sewing, quilt design computer programs, sewing machines and her long-armed quilting machine to create one-of-a-kind quilts for her customers.

November 22, 2022, 6:01am Business

Rosie Rhine of Vancouver has made a name for herself by providing comfort and beauty for grieving customers with her specialty bereavement quilts. Read story

Jheraun "J.D." Dunlap is the founder and lead upholsterer at Tailor Made Stitching. The small business repairs, restores and customizes automobile interiors.

Working in Clark County: Jheraun Dunlap, owner of Tailor Made Stitching

Jheraun "J.D." Dunlap is the founder and lead upholsterer at Tailor Made Stitching. The small business repairs, restores and customizes automobile interiors.

November 12, 2022, 6:02am Business

Long-term residents will be familiar with Clark County’s lively car culture. When the sun is out, one is almost guaranteed to see retro and custom vehicles of all shapes, colors and sizes on the roads. Read story

Focus Space NW seeks to provide remote workers with custom home offices specifically designed to help enhance productivity and creativity.

Working in Clark County: Noah Root, Focus Space NW

Focus Space NW seeks to provide remote workers with custom home offices specifically designed to help enhance productivity and creativity.

November 7, 2022, 6:02am Business

In the spring of 2020, office buildings across Clark County suddenly went dark as COVID-19 descended. Kitchen tables, guest bedrooms, and even garages became makeshift office desks, cubicles and work studios. Read story

Janna Tuttle is the owner of Furever Pawfect Dog Grooming in Vancouver.

Working in Clark County: Janna Tuttle, Furever Pawfect

Janna Tuttle is the owner of Furever Pawfect Dog Grooming in Vancouver.

October 25, 2022, 6:04am Business

Big to small, curly to sleek, no two dogs are exactly alike, and sometimes pet owners need a little extra help taking care of their canine companion’s unique grooming needs. Read story

Marirose Haatia is the owner of the newly opened Hazel Dell location of Country Coffee drive-up coffee shop.

Working in Clark County: Marirose Haatia, Country Coffee

Marirose Haatia is the owner of the newly opened Hazel Dell location of Country Coffee drive-up coffee shop.

October 15, 2022, 6:09am Business

When discussing the Pacific Northwest’s cultural love of coffee, the first cities that come to mind are often Seattle and Portland. However, there’s a new coffee stand in town that prefers to take a more rural approach. Read story

Screen printing is the process of transferring stenciled designs onto fabric. In this case, Krystin Alexander uses a large iron to adhere the design to this T-shirt.

Working in Clark County: Jamie Young, Uptown Screen Printing

Screen printing is the process of transferring stenciled designs onto fabric. In this case, Krystin Alexander uses a large iron to adhere the design to this T-shirt.

October 8, 2022, 6:02am Business

With autumn weather finally arriving in Clark County, now is the perfect time for local clubs, businesses, and other creatively inclined consumers to think about bundling up in fashion. Read story