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Tanner Hord of Service First Heating and Cooling works on a house that will be part of the next Parade of Homes in Felida. Housing trends have changed in the past two decades, with kitchens larger than they used to be.

Parade of Homes – this year in Felida – has come a long way since modest start in 1956

Tanner Hord of Service First Heating and Cooling works on a house that will be part of the next Parade of Homes in Felida. Housing trends have changed in the past two decades, with kitchens larger than they used to be.

July 24, 2024, 6:08am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Come September, builders, Realtors, curious homeowners and dreamers alike will descend upon Felida for this year’s Parade of Homes to see the latest in homebuilding trends. Read story

A new public safety tax helped pay for body cams for the Clark County Sheriff's Office.

Clark County Council decides against a levy to support sheriff’s office for November ballot

A new public safety tax helped pay for body cams for the Clark County Sheriff's Office.

July 22, 2024, 2:44pm Clark County News

Voters will not see a Clark County-sponsored law enforcement levy on the ballot this fall to accompany one from the city of Vancouver. Read story

Laura Bonacorsi of Vancouver looks over the selection of merchandise while shopping at Hi-School Marketplace & Hardware on Thursday afternoon. The Minnehaha store is expected to cease operations by the end of the year.

Minnehaha Hi-School Marketplace to close, ending chain’s presence in Vancouver

Laura Bonacorsi of Vancouver looks over the selection of merchandise while shopping at Hi-School Marketplace & Hardware on Thursday afternoon. The Minnehaha store is expected to cease operations by the end of the year.

July 20, 2024, 6:04am Business

Hi-School Pharmacy’s roots in Vancouver stretch back to the early 1900s, when High School Store opened across the street from Vancouver High School on Main Street in downtown Vancouver. Read story

Classic cars cruise down Main Street in Vancouver during the Cruise the Couve event in 2019.

Downtown Vancouver businesses wary as unsanctioned Cruise the Couve looms

Classic cars cruise down Main Street in Vancouver during the Cruise the Couve event in 2019.

July 19, 2024, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Businesses are revving up for drivers and spectators to flock to downtown Vancouver for an annual cruise along Main Street. This year’s event, unlike those in the past, is not officially organized or sanctioned. Nevertheless, car enthusiasts have posted on social media they are still planning to make the drive.… Read story

The homepage of Vancouver biotech company Cytodyn.

Vancouver-based biotechnology company CytoDyn settles lawsuit for $12M

The homepage of Vancouver biotech company Cytodyn.

July 17, 2024, 6:05am Business

Vancouver-based biotechnology company CytoDyn has reached a $12 million settlement with its former research contractor Amarex Clinical Research. Read story

Clark Public Utilities commissioner candidates James Oneil, from left, Christopher Thobaben and Sherry Erickson meet with members of The Columbian’s Editorial Board. The three candidates are vying to succeed Jim Malinowski, who is retiring from the board.

Clark Public Utilities candidates talk about nuclear power, metering, broadbandvideo icon

Clark Public Utilities commissioner candidates James Oneil, from left, Christopher Thobaben and Sherry Erickson meet with members of The Columbian’s Editorial Board. The three candidates are vying to succeed Jim Malinowski, who is retiring from the board.

July 16, 2024, 6:06am Business

Three Vancouverites are in the running for a six-year term on the Clark Public Utilities board, with a primary election set for Aug. 6. Read story

The site of the proposed Prologis Park mega warehouse is seen Feb. 15, 2023, off La Frambois Road in the Fruit Valley neighborhood. After the project gained city of Vancouver approval, at least two neighborhood associations are planning to appeal the city’s decision.

Vancouver neighborhood associations ask city to reconsider approval of warehouse

The site of the proposed Prologis Park mega warehouse is seen Feb. 15, 2023, off La Frambois Road in the Fruit Valley neighborhood. After the project gained city of Vancouver approval, at least two neighborhood associations are planning to appeal the city’s decision.

July 13, 2024, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive

At least two west Vancouver neighborhood associations are appealing the city of Vancouver’s approval of a 561,800-square-foot warehouse planned for the Fruit Valley neighborhood. Read story

A motorist passes by the former locations of Dollar Tree, background left, and Party City, right, in east Vancouver on Thursday morning. Both retailers are among the nationwide chains that have closed at least one Clark County store.

Clark County sees more chain stores closing; Dollar Tree, Party City are latest to shutter doors

A motorist passes by the former locations of Dollar Tree, background left, and Party City, right, in east Vancouver on Thursday morning. Both retailers are among the nationwide chains that have closed at least one Clark County store.

July 12, 2024, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Shoppers at Cascade Park Plaza in east Vancouver may have been in for a surprise recently to find not one but two of the shopping mall’s major retailers had closed. Read story

The Vancouver Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers will have a grand opening July 16.

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers sets opening date in Vancouver

The Vancouver Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers will have a grand opening July 16.

July 11, 2024, 1:41pm Business

Southern chicken empire Raising Cane’s will open its first Washington location July 16 just off Mill Plain Boulevard in east Vancouver. Read story

The Main Street Safeway in west Vancouver. Nine Clark County Safeways are set to be sold, according to Kroger’s divestiture list released as part of its merger with Albertsons.

9 Safeways in Clark County will be sold as part of Kroger-Albertsons merger plan; buyer says no stores will close

The Main Street Safeway in west Vancouver. Nine Clark County Safeways are set to be sold, according to Kroger’s divestiture list released as part of its merger with Albertsons.

July 9, 2024, 2:40pm Business

Eleven Clark County grocery stores will be sold as part of the planned merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, the companies disclosed Tuesday. Read story