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Eva Mao, a Merrill financial solutions advisor, works on accounts at Bank of America’s Southeast 192nd Avenue branch. Wages have continued to grow in Clark County over the years. In 2022, the most recent state data available, Clark County residents made about $60,000, nearly $29 an hour.

Median earnings hit $60,000 in Clark County as companies raise wages to attract good workers

Eva Mao, a Merrill financial solutions advisor, works on accounts at Bank of America’s Southeast 192nd Avenue branch. Wages have continued to grow in Clark County over the years. In 2022, the most recent state data available, Clark County residents made about $60,000, nearly $29 an hour.

October 2, 2024, 6:11am Business

Wages in Clark County have grown consistently over the years, according to data from the Washington Employment Security Department. Read story

The new corporate complex at the Port of Vancouver’s Terminal 1 was unveiled in September.

Vancouver waterfront’s Terminal 1 closer to completion with unveiling of corporate center

The new corporate complex at the Port of Vancouver’s Terminal 1 was unveiled in September.

September 30, 2024, 6:06am Business

Development at Terminal 1 is one step closer to completion with the opening of the Terminal 1 corporate center, which was unveiled last week. Read story

A sign notifies drivers that a surface parking lot near the new parking garage is closed at the Waterfront Vancouver. Some are having difficulty adjusting to the new parking garage and parking situation at the waterfront.

Workers, visitors grouse about long lines, high costs at The Waterfront Vancouver parking garage

A sign notifies drivers that a surface parking lot near the new parking garage is closed at the Waterfront Vancouver. Some are having difficulty adjusting to the new parking garage and parking situation at the waterfront.

September 26, 2024, 6:06am Business

The surface parking lots at The Waterfront Vancouver closed with the opening of the new parking garage. And waterfront workers and fans are not happy. Read story

Construction continues at the Section 30 site in east Vancouver. Current plans for the area include extending Northeast 16th Street and Northeast 179th Avenue and a 79-unit subdivision.

East Vancouver subdivision taking shape at Section 30’s former gravel mine

Construction continues at the Section 30 site in east Vancouver. Current plans for the area include extending Northeast 16th Street and Northeast 179th Avenue and a 79-unit subdivision.

September 24, 2024, 6:10am Business

Passersby will likely notice construction has begun on the north end of Section 30, a square mile in east Vancouver that city officials envision evolving into a neighborhood with places to live, work and recreate. Read story

A motorist drives past La Uva Fortuna Farms east of Battle Ground on Wednesday morning. Owners of the winery announced it will close by year’s end.

Battle Ground winery and restaurant La Uva Fortuna to close amid claims of unpaid bills

A motorist drives past La Uva Fortuna Farms east of Battle Ground on Wednesday morning. Owners of the winery announced it will close by year’s end.

September 20, 2024, 11:01am Business

The owners of the Battle Ground winery and restaurant La Uva Fortuna Farms, formerly known as Rusty Grape Vineyards, announced Wednesday that they will close their business by year’s end. Read story

Construction continues on the Terminal 1 building on West Columbia Way. The building is the future home of Vancouver company ZoomInfo, which is facing a class-action securities lawsuit.

Class-action suit alleges Vancouver’s ZoomInfo misled investors, executives ‘dumped’ stocks

Construction continues on the Terminal 1 building on West Columbia Way. The building is the future home of Vancouver company ZoomInfo, which is facing a class-action securities lawsuit.

September 17, 2024, 4:36pm Business

Investors are suing Vancouver software and data company ZoomInfo and two of its executives, alleging the company misled investors and violated securities laws. Read story

Recreational burn ban ends in Vancouver

September 17, 2024, 11:26am Clark County News

Due to recent rains and anticipated cooler weather conditions, Vancouver Fire Marshal Heidi Scarpelli lifted the recreational burn ban within city limits effective Tuesday. Read story

The city of Vancouver released renderings this week of its proposed master plan for the Waterfront Gateway Plaza. Residents told the city they wanted the plaza to include space to play, eat, exercise, meet friends, play music, shop and celebrate.

Vancouver’s plan for Waterfront Gateway Plaza includes promenade, festival street, stadium seating

The city of Vancouver released renderings this week of its proposed master plan for the Waterfront Gateway Plaza. Residents told the city they wanted the plaza to include space to play, eat, exercise, meet friends, play music, shop and celebrate.

September 17, 2024, 6:06am Business

A new downtown Vancouver gathering space is one step closer to reality. Read story

Clark County lifting recreational fire ban; outdoor burning ban in place through Sept. 30

September 16, 2024, 2:50pm Clark County News

Clark County Interim Fire Marshal Donna Goddard is lifting the countywide recreational fire ban in unincorporated Clark County effective 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. Read story

Power lines stretch near the Bonneville Lock and Dam from the Washington side of the Columbia River. Connecting a new, large, energy-intensive business to Southwest Washington’s power grid — especially with the shrinking amount of vacant land in the region — can be costly and time consuming, perhaps making Clark County less attractive for such endeavors.

For big businesses, tapping into grid in Clark County is tough

Power lines stretch near the Bonneville Lock and Dam from the Washington side of the Columbia River. Connecting a new, large, energy-intensive business to Southwest Washington’s power grid — especially with the shrinking amount of vacant land in the region — can be costly and time consuming, perhaps making Clark County less attractive for such endeavors.

September 16, 2024, 6:06am Business

Large, energy-intensive businesses like data centers are driving demand for electricity across the Northwest. Read story