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Holland Partner Group has applied to build a new 35-acre campus on this property, owned by Fisher Creek West LLC, as pictured Thursday morning. The campus would have three four-story office buildings, a market and 12 apartment buildings.

Holland Partner Group to build 35-acre Camas campus

Holland Partner Group has applied to build a new 35-acre campus on this property, owned by Fisher Creek West LLC, as pictured Thursday morning. The campus would have three four-story office buildings, a market and 12 apartment buildings.

December 7, 2017, 4:55pm Business

A whole lot of Holland is set to move to Camas, and it’s not a foreign delegation. Read story

Tap room manager Berto Montes pours a draught beer at Ghost Runners Brewery in Vancouver in June.

Lawsuit imperils Ghost Runners Brewery, waterfront plans

Tap room manager Berto Montes pours a draught beer at Ghost Runners Brewery in Vancouver in June.

December 5, 2017, 5:36pm Business

A dispute between Ghost Runners Brewery and an investor spilled into the courts last week and could affect development of its coveted waterfront real estate. Read story

Vancouver residents Kate Lawrence, left, and Brian Dugan shop for a Christmas tree at Bo’s Trees on Northeast 78th Street and Highway 99 in Hazel Dell.

Fewer trees for Grinch to steal

Vancouver residents Kate Lawrence, left, and Brian Dugan shop for a Christmas tree at Bo’s Trees on Northeast 78th Street and Highway 99 in Hazel Dell.

December 4, 2017, 6:02am Business

There’s a thinner crop of Christmas trees this year, which could be good or bad depending on who’s holding the axe. Read story

James Omelina sits next to a game of Warhammer 40,000 at Mythic Realm Games in Salmon Creek. Omelina designs increasingly popular escape rooms for Mythic Escapes, with a fourth escape room planned at Mythic Realm Games.

Clark County game retailer thriving on escape rooms

James Omelina sits next to a game of Warhammer 40,000 at Mythic Realm Games in Salmon Creek. Omelina designs increasingly popular escape rooms for Mythic Escapes, with a fourth escape room planned at Mythic Realm Games.

December 3, 2017, 6:05am Business

A Clark County company is banking on the idea that sometimes we all need an escape from responsibility. But their escapes aim more for thrills than relaxation. Read story

Mark Matthias, owner of WareHouse ’23, describes new remodels in the ballroom at the former Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay.

Floating the future of WareHouse ’23

Mark Matthias, owner of WareHouse ’23, describes new remodels in the ballroom at the former Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay.

November 30, 2017, 6:25pm Business

Two weeks ago, WareHouse ’23 made its first official expansion. Read story

Vancouvercenter, as seen Wednesday afternoon in downtown Vancouver, could get its fourth tower pending city approval. Owner Vandevco hopes to sell the property to Holland Partnership Group.

Fourth tower coming at Vancouvercenter?

Vancouvercenter, as seen Wednesday afternoon in downtown Vancouver, could get its fourth tower pending city approval. Owner Vandevco hopes to sell the property to Holland Partnership Group.

November 29, 2017, 5:42pm Business

Some downtown property that has been in development limbo for years appears to be gaining momentum again. Read story

Terminal 5 at the Port of Vancouver. Port of Vancouver staff say the loop, at full capacity, could increase the amount of rail cars coming through the terminal from 60,000 a year to 400,000.

Back to square one for Port of Vancouver’s Terminal 5

Terminal 5 at the Port of Vancouver. Port of Vancouver staff say the loop, at full capacity, could increase the amount of rail cars coming through the terminal from 60,000 a year to 400,000.

November 26, 2017, 6:05am Business

Though it’s been only three weeks since his election, Don Orange’s appointment to the Port of Vancouver Board of Commissioners has set the stage for an upheaval at one of the port’s most valuable assets. Read story

Even with a declining impact on Camas, the paper mill still looms over the city. The mill site downtown was once thought to be the lifeblood of Camas, but the recent announcement that the mill will shut down major divisions have people thinking about the possibility of Camas without the mill for the first time in the city’s history.

As paper mill’s presence fades, Camas grapples with identity, its future

Even with a declining impact on Camas, the paper mill still looms over the city. The mill site downtown was once thought to be the lifeblood of Camas, but the recent announcement that the mill will shut down major divisions have people thinking about the possibility of Camas without the mill for the first time in the city’s history.

November 26, 2017, 6:00am Business

CAMAS -- It was only a generation ago that life in Camas seemed to revolve around its paper mill. Read story

A line of Black Friday shoppers enter the Target on Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard for Black Friday shopping deals. Shoppers said the day still holds a festive feeling, but they said it is less exciting than it used to be.

Families hit Black Friday shopping in Vancouver

A line of Black Friday shoppers enter the Target on Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard for Black Friday shopping deals. Shoppers said the day still holds a festive feeling, but they said it is less exciting than it used to be.

November 24, 2017, 12:28pm Business

When it comes to Black Friday shopping, Gina Detlor and Sarah Benson are purists. They refuse to shop on Thanksgiving, even as more retailers roll out doorbuster sales that very evening. Read story

Don LiDrazzah, of Vancouver, has been in St. Croix for the past month helping rebuild power lines devastated by Hurricane Maria.

Vancouver electrical worker traveled to St. Croix after hurricane

Don LiDrazzah, of Vancouver, has been in St. Croix for the past month helping rebuild power lines devastated by Hurricane Maria.

November 23, 2017, 4:02pm Clark County News

Don LiDrazzah doesn’t usually spend the holidays on a cruise ship in the Caribbean. That’s where he ended up this year, but it’s anything but a vacation. Read story