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California burger chain In-N-Out submitted an application Feb. 16 for a Ridgefield location, shown in this rendering.

In-N-Out is coming to Ridgefield; Clark County lands popular fast-food joint before Portland

California burger chain In-N-Out submitted an application Feb. 16 for a Ridgefield location, shown in this rendering.

February 29, 2024, 8:22pm Business

Clark County residents craving a cheeseburger animal style are in luck. California fast-food chain In-N-Out submitted an application earlier this month for a Ridgefield location. Read story

Barrett Business Services, based in Vancouver, offers a variety of payroll, human resources and business services.

Barrett Business Services Inc. of Vancouver reports revenue increase

Barrett Business Services, based in Vancouver, offers a variety of payroll, human resources and business services.

February 28, 2024, 9:32pm Business

Sales have stabilized for Barrett Business Services Inc., increasing its revenue in 2023, the Vancouver-based company stated in its latest financial earnings report Wednesday. Read story

Absci launches $75 million public offering

February 28, 2024, 5:55am Business

Absci, a drug creation company driven by artificial intelligence, announced Wednesday it has started a public offering of $75 million worth of shares of its common stock. Read story

ZoomInfo, formerly DiscoverOrg, is based in Vancouver.

Vancouver tech company ZoomInfo proposes settlement of up to $29 million in ‘right to publicity’ lawsuits

ZoomInfo, formerly DiscoverOrg, is based in Vancouver.

February 27, 2024, 4:59pm Business

Vancouver tech company ZoomInfo disclosed to investors Monday the company has proposed settling putative class-action lawsuits for an estimated $26 million to $29 million. Read story

What is the fastest way to get from Vancouver to Seattle? Car, plane, bus or train?
A photo from nLIGHT shows the company's facility in Camas.

Camas’ nLIGHT reports $13.2 million quarterly loss

A photo from nLIGHT shows the company's facility in Camas.

February 22, 2024, 5:47pm Business

Camas-based laser manufacturer nLIGHT reported a $13.2 million quarterly net loss in its latest financial earnings report released Thursday. Still, revenues exceeded the company’s forecast for the quarter. Read story

A child plays in the foam pit at SkyZone in Vancouver in  2017.

Vancouver trampoline park SkyZone fined 22K for overworking teen employees

A child plays in the foam pit at SkyZone in Vancouver in  2017.

February 22, 2024, 3:10pm Business

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries cited Vancouver’s popular SkyZone trampoline park after finding about 45 of the company’s teenage employees didn’t receive meal breaks and worked more hours than legally allowed. Read story

Keana Zoradi of Vancouver, left, joins her daughter, Eden, 3, while creating a Valentine's Day sculpture at Drip Drop Art Studio on Jan. 31. It’s one of several recently opened businesses geared toward Clark County’s youngest residents.

New kids play areas opening in Clark County

Keana Zoradi of Vancouver, left, joins her daughter, Eden, 3, while creating a Valentine's Day sculpture at Drip Drop Art Studio on Jan. 31. It’s one of several recently opened businesses geared toward Clark County’s youngest residents.

February 22, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

As the local population continues to grow, the number of businesses geared toward Clark County’s youngest residents is on the rise. Read story

A pedestrian strolls past the American Empress as it is docked along the Columbia River at the Vancouver waterfront on May 1, 2023.

American Queen Voyages suspends services

A pedestrian strolls past the American Empress as it is docked along the Columbia River at the Vancouver waterfront on May 1, 2023.

February 21, 2024, 7:47pm Business

American Queen Voyages, the paddle-wheeler cruise company sailing ships up and down the Columbia River, has suspended service and canceled its cruises. Read story

The former BowFlex Inc. in east Vancouver.

Vancouver fitness equipment company BowFlex said in a filing the company has serious doubts it can remain afloat

The former BowFlex Inc. in east Vancouver.

February 21, 2024, 2:09pm Business

Vancouver fitness equipment company BowFlex has notified investors and regulators that it has substantial doubt it can remain in business through the next year. Read story