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WorkSource to host free hiring event Wednesday

April 9, 2025, 3:11pm Clark County News Free

WorkSource is hosting a free hiring event for job seekers from 10 a.m. to noon April 16 at 204 Stonemill Drive, Suite 215, Vancouver. Read story

Crews work on building new homes near Ridgefield on Jan. 27. Development in and near Clark County’s small towns is driving job growth in the construction industry, experts say.

‘Clark County’s job market has seen slow but steady growth over the last year’: Building developments bring boost

Crews work on building new homes near Ridgefield on Jan. 27. Development in and near Clark County’s small towns is driving job growth in the construction industry, experts say.

April 9, 2025, 6:07am Business

Construction and professional development jobs are on the rise countywide, according to the latest state employment data. Read story

Austin Temple, left, and James Ehret of 360 Sheet Metal Products join colleagues at work on Friday morning, April 4, 2025. The Vancouver sheet metal company wasn't required to pay thousands of dollars in unpaid wages after a hearing determined the company wasn't required to pay prevailing wages for contract work on several school projects around 2020.

State administrative ruling backs Vancouver’s 360 Sheet Metal in dispute over wages

Austin Temple, left, and James Ehret of 360 Sheet Metal Products join colleagues at work on Friday morning, April 4, 2025. The Vancouver sheet metal company wasn't required to pay thousands of dollars in unpaid wages after a hearing determined the company wasn't required to pay prevailing wages for contract work on several school projects around 2020.

April 9, 2025, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

A recent state administrative ruling found a Vancouver-based manufacturer’s ductwork fabrication for public works projects was not subject to the state’s prevailing wage law, contrary to an earlier finding by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. Read story

Vendors were outraged after a first-time event organizer at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds promised huge crowds to draw vendors from around the world, only to have few attendees actually show up.

Vendors outraged about attendance flop at outdoor expo in Clark County

Vendors were outraged after a first-time event organizer at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds promised huge crowds to draw vendors from around the world, only to have few attendees actually show up.

April 4, 2025, 9:10am Business

Vendors from around the world were outraged after a first-time event organizer promised huge crowds at his Clark County outdoor expo but few people showed up. Read story

The Port of Vancouver USA and Subaru of America Inc. set a 30-year record in 2023 for Subaru imports. The port could see impacts from President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariff on foreign-made cars.

Subaru, which employs hundreds at Port of Vancouver, says tariffs ‘would severely impact Subaru’s activities in the U.S.’

The Port of Vancouver USA and Subaru of America Inc. set a 30-year record in 2023 for Subaru imports. The port could see impacts from President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariff on foreign-made cars.

April 3, 2025, 7:34am Business Subscriber Exclusive

The Port of Vancouver, the largest American gateway for Japanese car manufacturer Subaru, could be hit by the nation’s new auto tariffs. Read story

Trudy Whitenack of Brush Prairie, left, joins her daughter, Tammie Eckert, while shopping at Joann Fabric and Crafts in Orchards on Friday morning. The store is among the large brands that are closing many, if not all, of their stores around the country.

More national chains close, but Clark County’s retail vacancy rate remains low

Trudy Whitenack of Brush Prairie, left, joins her daughter, Tammie Eckert, while shopping at Joann Fabric and Crafts in Orchards on Friday morning. The store is among the large brands that are closing many, if not all, of their stores around the country.

April 3, 2025, 6:10am Business

Although more national brands continue to close their doors, Clark County’s retail vacancy rate remains low. Read story

Contributed by Vancouver Fire Marshal Total Wine & More near Vancouver Mall closed Monday evening after the roof partially collapsed while the store was open.

Vancouver Total Wine & More closed after roof partially collapses while store is open

Contributed by Vancouver Fire Marshal Total Wine & More near Vancouver Mall closed Monday evening after the roof partially collapsed while the store was open.

April 2, 2025, 2:23pm Business

Vancouver wine and alcohol mecca Total Wine & More near Vancouver Mall was forced to close after its roof partially collapsed Monday night. Read story

Pokemon Go players attend a Community Day hosted by Vancouver Arena at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site on March 22. The event drew some 500 people to the fort.

Pokemon Go’s Vancouver Arena brings players out on the town — and from out of townvideo icon

Pokemon Go players attend a Community Day hosted by Vancouver Arena at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site on March 22. The event drew some 500 people to the fort.

April 1, 2025, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Hundreds of men, women and children descended on Fort Vancouver National Historic Site March 22 to traverse its trails and sidewalks on a glorious, rain-free afternoon— all while staring at their phones. Read story

August Sanders of Vancouver, 2, foreground, enjoys some playtime at Vancouver Community Library on March 20.

These five excellent spring break activities for Clark County families won’t break the bank

August Sanders of Vancouver, 2, foreground, enjoys some playtime at Vancouver Community Library on March 20.

March 29, 2025, 6:13am Clark County Life

For many, the first week of April is known as a harbinger of spring. But for Clark County parents, it’s known simply as spring break. Read story

Workers walk aboard a ship named Federal Kudos as it stops at the Port of Vancouver to pick up wheat from United Grain Corporation on Dec. 19. While the Federal Kudos isn’t a Chinese ship, many of the ships carrying grain down the Columbia are. These ships could be facing million-dollar fees as the Trump administration aims to bolster domestic ship manufacturing.

Vancouver businesses wary of proposed fees of up to $1.5 million on Chinese ships docking at U.S. ports

Workers walk aboard a ship named Federal Kudos as it stops at the Port of Vancouver to pick up wheat from United Grain Corporation on Dec. 19. While the Federal Kudos isn’t a Chinese ship, many of the ships carrying grain down the Columbia are. These ships could be facing million-dollar fees as the Trump administration aims to bolster domestic ship manufacturing.

March 26, 2025, 2:28pm Business Subscriber Exclusive

Vancouver business leaders fear a federal attempt to bolster American shipbuilding will blow back on them. Read story