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Attendees listen to a panel of transportation experts talk about the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project on Thursday during an Economic Forecast Breakfast event at Hilton Vancouver Downtown. Pictured from left to right: The Columbian transportation reporter and panel moderator William Seekamp, Vancouver City anager Eric Holmes, Thompson Metal Fab President John Rudi, Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Administrator Greg Johnson, Washington Trucking Associations President Sheri Call and Port of Vancouver Director of Economic Development Mike Bomar.

Economic Forecast Breakfast focuses in on I-5 Bridge replacement’s impacts

Attendees listen to a panel of transportation experts talk about the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project on Thursday during an Economic Forecast Breakfast event at Hilton Vancouver Downtown. Pictured from left to right: The Columbian transportation reporter and panel moderator William Seekamp, Vancouver City anager Eric Holmes, Thompson Metal Fab President John Rudi, Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Administrator Greg Johnson, Washington Trucking Associations President Sheri Call and Port of Vancouver Director of Economic Development Mike Bomar.

June 1, 2023, 1:31pm Business Updated 8 hours ago

The Interstate Bridge Replacement is a behemoth topic in the world of local politics. And on Thursday, it helped draw more than 300 attendees to the Hilton Downtown Vancouver for the yearly Economic Forecast Breakfast. Read story

Si Ellen Farms, will have 21 homes all built by Pacific Lifestyle Homes. The single-family homes will range in size from 1,400 to 3,600 square feet and will occupy lots that range in size from 5,200 to 9,000 square feet.

21 more single-family homes coming to Hockinson area

Si Ellen Farms, will have 21 homes all built by Pacific Lifestyle Homes. The single-family homes will range in size from 1,400 to 3,600 square feet and will occupy lots that range in size from 5,200 to 9,000 square feet.

May 29, 2023, 3:16pm Business Updated 1 day ago

Vancouver-based Pacific Lifestyle Homes broke ground recently on a housing development in the Hockinson area. The new neighborhood comes at a time when demand for homes in the county continues to be strong. Read story

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CytoDyn president going on medical leave

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May 28, 2023, 6:05am Business Updated 2 days ago

Some new leaders are taking the reins at local biotechnology company CytoDyn. The company’s current president, Dr. Cyrus Arman, is going on medical leave, with company Chief Financial Officer Antonio Migliarese to act as interim president. Read story

Lifeguard Keegan Amberg, right, watches over the pool at the Firstenburg Community Center in east Vancouver. The job market for teens this year is looking good, if not excellent, according to experts.

Summer job outlook good for Clark County teens

Lifeguard Keegan Amberg, right, watches over the pool at the Firstenburg Community Center in east Vancouver. The job market for teens this year is looking good, if not excellent, according to experts.

May 27, 2023, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Grab your work wear, your lifeguard gear and your spatula, kids, because experts expect this summer’s job outlook for teen employment to be good, if not excellent. Read story

A driver passes PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. Hospitals and nursing care facilities in Clark County saw a pickup in employment in April, with health care adding 200 jobs in the month.

Clark County loses 250 jobs in April

A driver passes PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. Hospitals and nursing care facilities in Clark County saw a pickup in employment in April, with health care adding 200 jobs in the month.

May 26, 2023, 5:22pm Business

Clark County lost 250 jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in April as employers reduced their payrolls for the first time in months. Read story

Grass grows on a lot off of Northeast 68th Avenue in the Barberton area. An 84-unit apartment complex is planned on the lot's 3.33 acres.

More apartments planned in Barberton area of Clark County

Grass grows on a lot off of Northeast 68th Avenue in the Barberton area. An 84-unit apartment complex is planned on the lot's 3.33 acres.

May 25, 2023, 6:06am Business

An 84-unit apartment complex has been proposed on Northeast 68th Avenue in the Barberton area, according to planning documents submitted to Clark County. Read story

Troubled local exercise equipment company Nautilus has taken the drastic step of selling off its namesake brand name as it works to focus on more profitable parts of its business, as seen in southeast Vancouver on Wednesday morning, May 3, 2023.

Sales at Vancouver-based Nautilus down 51% from last year

Troubled local exercise equipment company Nautilus has taken the drastic step of selling off its namesake brand name as it works to focus on more profitable parts of its business, as seen in southeast Vancouver on Wednesday morning, May 3, 2023.

May 24, 2023, 3:54pm Business

After its sales spiked during the pandemic, as people were forced to work out at home, sales at Vancouver’s Nautilus Inc. have plummeted 51.3 percent compared with last year. Read story

Apartment complex planned for Barberton area

May 24, 2023, 6:01am Business

A 238-unit apartment complex has been proposed just off of Northeast 72nd Avenue in the Barberton area. Read story

AnnMarie Taylor Haldeman spreads soil at the Taylor Family Farm in Vancouver. Between soaring land prices and pressures to sell, observers worry about the future of farming in Clark County. At top, homes overlook the Taylor Family Farm orchard.

Pressure grows on Clark County farmers

AnnMarie Taylor Haldeman spreads soil at the Taylor Family Farm in Vancouver. Between soaring land prices and pressures to sell, observers worry about the future of farming in Clark County. At top, homes overlook the Taylor Family Farm orchard.

May 21, 2023, 6:10am Business

With its picturesque old barn, fruit tree orchard and rows and rows of vegetable crops, Taylor Family Farm is an island in a sea of small suburban homes and apartments in central Vancouver. Read story

Fred Meyer volunteers cook and serve thousands of pancakes during the annual free pancake breakfast on opening day of the Clark County Fair.

Clark County Fair pancake breakfast ends

Fred Meyer volunteers cook and serve thousands of pancakes during the annual free pancake breakfast on opening day of the Clark County Fair.

May 19, 2023, 2:54pm Clark County News

The storied pancake breakfast known for kicking off the Clark County Fair is no more, fair leaders announced Friday. Read story