February 22, 2016, 6:05am Business
The complex material beneath our feet and vehicles is something we take for granted. We know big trucks dump loads of it and then it magically transforms into highways, overpasses and country roads. Katie Summers, quality control technician for CEMEX, asks that we all consider that material for a moment. Read story
February 15, 2016, 6:02am Business
Debbie Lehner Warner describes herself as a "why-things-work kind of person." She endeavors, through her practice at Balanced Physical Therapy in Salmon Creek, to help patients realize that there is a reason why they have pain, and that together they can get to the root of it. It doesn't have… Read story
February 8, 2016, 5:59am Business
California transplant Lori Reed arrived in Washougal in 2011 assuming she would market her graphic design skills across the river. But not only has Southwest Washington become her home base, she's discovered that it has become her primary client base, as well. "I figured if there wasn't enough work to… Read story
February 1, 2016, 6:06am Business
Rappelling off the roof of a multistory building is not for everyone, certainly not the faint of heart. But for Greg Guetlin, a maintenance technician for A-1 Integrity, it's just a routine part of his work. "I really do enjoy my job and my co-workers, talking with my customers, and… Read story
January 25, 2016, 6:05am Business
With the twist of two fingers, a tiny mechanism can transport you back to a time when grandfather clocks had to be maintained to tell time accurately, or when music boxes and phonographs were wound so families could enjoy an evening of classical music. Steve Ford is a steward of… Read story
January 11, 2016, 6:01am Business
So, is that home gym you bought to achieve your New Year's resolution still in the box? Is your resolve fading due to fear of following printed instructions or a lack of time or ability? Ted Boudreaux of On-Site Assembly Pros could be the answer to your dilemma. He has… Read story
January 4, 2016, 5:59am Business
Gary Rael has seen a resurgence of interest in sewing locally over the past 10 years. This may be why he services or repairs 150 sewing machines on average each month at his shop in Hazel Dell. Read story
December 28, 2015, 6:01am Business
Ryan Downey knows shoes. He should -- he owns more than 100 pairs himself. But his passion for shoes carries itself over to his work at When The Shoe Fits, where he helps customers when they have a foot ailment or special fitting situation -- or if they just want… Read story
December 21, 2015, 6:05am Business
Todd Kapral has a lot going on at the Backyard Bird Shop. He's filled the store with bird seed and colorful merchandise, for sure. But beyond that, he helps the folks who walk into the store to connect with nature. "We do both education and retail, along with classes and… Read story
December 14, 2015, 6:02am Business
For someone who was discouraged from even entering the kitchen as a child ("I never even washed a dish!") Kathryn Ross seems an unlikely candidate for owning and running a successful catering business. But, she says, "It was a given that this is what I was meant to do. Every… Read story