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Clark County expert encourages vigilance as holidays are a prime time for scams, and AI could give scammers a boost

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December 8, 2023, 6:02am Business

Artificial intelligence is making scams more difficult to identify. People should be cautious about giving away their information, especially during the holiday season when scams are more prevalent. Read story

A sign informing Ridgefield area residents of a proposed development sits in the front yard of a house on Northeast 29th Avenue. The developer has proposed splitting three parcels and subdivide them into 72 single-family home lots.

Developer plans 72 housing lots on Ridgefield-area farmland

A sign informing Ridgefield area residents of a proposed development sits in the front yard of a house on Northeast 29th Avenue. The developer has proposed splitting three parcels and subdivide them into 72 single-family home lots.

December 7, 2023, 1:28pm Business

More farmland south of Ridgefield may soon sprout housing. Developer Rotschy LLC plans to create 72 single-family home lots on three adjoining properties totaling 19.4 acres off Northeast 29th Avenue just south of 194th Street. Read story

During the late June heat wave in 2021, Clark Public Utilities' peak demand for power was 62 percent higher than usual, causing extra load on its substations and power lines.

Clark Public Utilities could consider rate increase in face of $17.7 million shortfall

During the late June heat wave in 2021, Clark Public Utilities' peak demand for power was 62 percent higher than usual, causing extra load on its substations and power lines.

December 5, 2023, 3:00pm Business

Facing a $17.7 million budget shortfall, the Clark Public Utilities Board of Commissioners will consider possible rate increases come January, a step the utility hasn’t taken in more than a decade. Read story

Commissioners for the Port of Vancouver unanimously approved the port&rsquo;s $102 million 2024 budget last week, a $24.1 million increase over last year&rsquo;s budget.

Port of Vancouver’s 2024 budget climbs $24M over 2023

Commissioners for the Port of Vancouver unanimously approved the port&rsquo;s $102 million 2024 budget last week, a $24.1 million increase over last year&rsquo;s budget.

December 5, 2023, 6:06am Business

The Port of Vancouver Board of Commissioners approved the port’s $102 million budget last week, a $24.1 million increase over last year’s budget. Read story

Port of Vancouver accepts applicants for community funding

December 1, 2023, 5:57am Business

The Port of Vancouver plans to grant $10,000 from its community fund to selected projects that focus on economic development, workforce training and tourism. It will accept applications until 5 p.m. Jan. 22, 2024. Read story

Construction continues on the Skyview Station shopping center in Salmon Creek. Rumored anchor store Trader Joe&rsquo;s has filed for a liquor license for the location but the company hasn&rsquo;t confirmed the new location.

Coming soon? Trader Joe’s files for liquor license at new Skyview Station in Salmon Creek

Construction continues on the Skyview Station shopping center in Salmon Creek. Rumored anchor store Trader Joe&rsquo;s has filed for a liquor license for the location but the company hasn&rsquo;t confirmed the new location.

November 30, 2023, 6:05am Business

Long-rumored anchor tenant Trader Joe’s has filed for a liquor license at the new Skyview Station in Salmon Creek. Read story

Owner Ratany Ouk decorates the exterior of her shop Ratany Bloom at 1911 Main St. in Vancouver&rsquo;s Uptown Village. A recent survey shows three quarters of small retailers rely heavily on holiday shoppers.

Holiday shopping season critical to Clark County’s small businesses

Owner Ratany Ouk decorates the exterior of her shop Ratany Bloom at 1911 Main St. in Vancouver&rsquo;s Uptown Village. A recent survey shows three quarters of small retailers rely heavily on holiday shoppers.

November 29, 2023, 6:07am Business

Clark County’s retailers are just starting their busy season, a time that is critically important to small retailers nationwide. Still, a new survey shows consumers may not be aware of how beneficial it is to small businesses when consumers spend their dollars locally. Read story

nLIGHT secures $34.5 million military contract to create high-energy laser

November 28, 2023, 5:59am Business

Camas-based semiconductor and fiber laser provider nLIGHT announced Monday the company has secured a $34.5 million contract supporting the U.S. Army’s Rapid Capabilities Critical Technologies Office. Read story

Building Industry Association of Clark County announces winners of its Industry Awards, People’s Choice Awards

November 28, 2023, 5:58am Business

The Building Industry Association of Clark County announced Monday winners for its annual Industry Awards and People’s Choice Awards. Read story

Seattle real estate investment company Fourth Avenue Capital has purchased Hazel Dell apartment complex The Ridge, making it the fourth Portland-area property for the Seattle company.

Hazel Dell apartment complex The Ridge sold to Seattle investment company

Seattle real estate investment company Fourth Avenue Capital has purchased Hazel Dell apartment complex The Ridge, making it the fourth Portland-area property for the Seattle company.

November 27, 2023, 4:43pm Business

Seattle real estate investment company Fourth Avenue Capital has purchased Hazel Dell apartment complex The Ridge. Read story