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Work started last summer on Port of Vancouver USA's Berth 17 at the port's Terminal 5. Work on the berth, which includes removing an old crane, is expected to be completed this summer.

Port of Vancouver cleans up former brownfield site, readies waterfront for more business

Work started last summer on Port of Vancouver USA's Berth 17 at the port's Terminal 5. Work on the berth, which includes removing an old crane, is expected to be completed this summer.

January 14, 2023, 6:01am Business Subscriber Exclusive

The Port of Vancouver has rehabilitated an old brownfield site and is now making improvements to its associated maritime dock. The rehabilitation of the berth is a big investment — around $13 million — but when work is complete, the port expects to bring more business to the city’s shoreline. Read story

Construction continues on the ZoomInfo building at Terminal 1 at the Vancouver waterfront. Multiple office buildings are under construction downtown, expanding the supply of office space for the area and bringing in new businesses.

Vancouver office space is in demand

Construction continues on the ZoomInfo building at Terminal 1 at the Vancouver waterfront. Multiple office buildings are under construction downtown, expanding the supply of office space for the area and bringing in new businesses.

January 12, 2023, 6:02am Business Subscriber Exclusive

As the national office vacancy rate sat at about 16.2 percent at the end of November, demand for office space in downtown Vancouver remains much more competitive. Read story

Apartment complex sought in Vancouver’s Kevanna Park neighborhood

January 11, 2023, 6:13am Business

Plans are in for a small apartment complex in Vancouver’s Kevanna Park neighborhood, according to pre-planning documents submitted to the city of Vancouver. Read story

Analysts forecast that 210,000 jobs were gained in December, leaving the U.S. unemployment rate unchanged. (Nam Y.

Mild recession with minimal job loss in forecast for Northwest

Analysts forecast that 210,000 jobs were gained in December, leaving the U.S. unemployment rate unchanged. (Nam Y.

January 9, 2023, 6:18pm Business

As the new year rolled in, official forecasts predict the Pacific Northwest may be in for a mild recession with minimal job loss in 2023, according to the latest Southwest Washington Labor Market Report. Read story

Staff shortages across the health care industry have affected nursing homes in Clark County and across the nation.

Nursing home staff shortage a ‘crisis’ in Clark County, Washington

Staff shortages across the health care industry have affected nursing homes in Clark County and across the nation.

January 8, 2023, 6:03am Business

A lack of skilled staff at nursing homes and adult family homes is creating a situation in which local hospitals are filled with people who should be discharged to a skilled nursing facility or long-term care home but can’t find a bed. Read story

Potential neighbors of Prologis Park, a planned warehouse and distribution facility in Fruit Valley, are concerned about the development, which is slated to occupy 35 acres of land. Those living in nearby residential areas assert that their health and safety may be at risk as they anticipate the jump in traffic flows that Prologis Park would bring.

Plan for Vancouver warehouse has Fruit Valley residents worried about impacts

Potential neighbors of Prologis Park, a planned warehouse and distribution facility in Fruit Valley, are concerned about the development, which is slated to occupy 35 acres of land. Those living in nearby residential areas assert that their health and safety may be at risk as they anticipate the jump in traffic flows that Prologis Park would bring.

January 7, 2023, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Vancouver could become one of many areas nationwide witnessing an emergence of mega warehouses, as more than 35 acres at its westernmost point are being considered for such a development. Read story

Riverside Townhomes, a 15-unit luxury development, is under construction near the Columbia River waterfront in Vancouver.

Signals mixed for Clark County economy

Riverside Townhomes, a 15-unit luxury development, is under construction near the Columbia River waterfront in Vancouver.

January 3, 2023, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

With interest rates rising and inflation higher than this time last year, many may ponder — what is the state of the local economy? Read story

A developer has made a proposal for an industrial development on approximately at the corner of Northeast 68th Street and St. Johns Road.

Offices planned for St. Johns, N.E. 68th in Minnehaha area

A developer has made a proposal for an industrial development on approximately at the corner of Northeast 68th Street and St. Johns Road.

January 3, 2023, 6:03am Business

An office building and warehouse have been proposed for the southwest corner of Northeast 68th Street and Northeast St. Johns Road in Vancouver, according to pre-planning documents submitted to the city of Vancouver. Read story

Celia Aparicio Barragan had her deck replaced by Lopez earlier this year. "I am so grateful and surprised," Aparicio Barragan told Lopez in his Labor of Love video highlighting the project.

Social media influencer from Camas gives back with free home repairs

Celia Aparicio Barragan had her deck replaced by Lopez earlier this year. "I am so grateful and surprised," Aparicio Barragan told Lopez in his Labor of Love video highlighting the project.

December 31, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

Eddy Lopez is a social media influencer. He’s #blessed. And he wants to give back. So earlier this year, he started his Labor of Love projects, where he will drive around and pick a house at random that looks like it could use some work. Read story

Locally owned Vancouver Wellness Studio opened its second location recently along Vancouver's waterfront, inside the AC Marriott hotel.

Spa opens in hotel at Vancouver waterfront

Locally owned Vancouver Wellness Studio opened its second location recently along Vancouver's waterfront, inside the AC Marriott hotel.

December 30, 2022, 4:32pm Business

Vancouver Wellness Studio has opened a spa at The Waterfront Vancouver, expanding from its downtown clinic. Read story