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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

Port of Vancouver fund supports ‘amazing projects’ by giving $10,000 to groups

December 28, 2022, 6:46pm Business

The Port of Vancouver has begun taking applications for its 2023 community fund. Read story

Ice-covered trees frame businesses closed temporarily due to inclement weather Friday in east Vancouver. "It's definitely an interruption to everyday business," said Jason Fish, co-owner of Main Event Sports Grill and Piehole Pizza in Vancouver and 3 Sheets at the Harbor in Portland.

Bad weather puts Clark County business on ice

Ice-covered trees frame businesses closed temporarily due to inclement weather Friday in east Vancouver. "It's definitely an interruption to everyday business," said Jason Fish, co-owner of Main Event Sports Grill and Piehole Pizza in Vancouver and 3 Sheets at the Harbor in Portland.

December 28, 2022, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

When extreme weather hits, businesses must consider employee and customer safety. But those decisions, such as whether to remain open or how to safeguard their assets, affect business. Read story

Construction begins Wednesday morning on a new playground at Esther Short Park. The former playground was destroyed by an arsonist in early 2022. The fire caused an estimated $200,000 in damage to the popular playground, which has remained closed since the blaze.

Clark County adds 1,100 jobs in November

Construction begins Wednesday morning on a new playground at Esther Short Park. The former playground was destroyed by an arsonist in early 2022. The fire caused an estimated $200,000 in damage to the popular playground, which has remained closed since the blaze.

December 26, 2022, 5:15pm Business

Southwest Washington continued adding jobs last month, a trend that has generally persisted in the region since the early days of the pandemic. Read story