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Stories by Will Campbell

Columbian Editor

A home in rural Clark County near Ridgefield was destroyed by a fire Saturday. No one was hurt.

Home near Ridgefield burned down; no injuries reported

A home in rural Clark County near Ridgefield was destroyed by a fire Saturday. No one was hurt.

August 27, 2022, 9:56pm Clark County News

Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue responded to a house fire Saturday evening that displaced a family of six. No injuries were reported.  Read story

The Vancouver Police Department is searching for a missing, endangered man named Andrei A. Asanachescu, who was last seen at 1304 S.E. Olympia Dr.

Missing, endangered Vancouver man found safe

The Vancouver Police Department is searching for a missing, endangered man named Andrei A. Asanachescu, who was last seen at 1304 S.E. Olympia Dr.

August 26, 2022, 10:03pm Clark County News

The Vancouver Police Department is searching for a missing, endangered man who was last seen Wednesday. Read story

Refrigerated fermentation tanks are visible from Vice Beer's taproom. Some of the tanks are directly connected to tap handles, a rarity in breweries.

Vice Beer brings nostalgic vibe, sour beers to Vancouver

Refrigerated fermentation tanks are visible from Vice Beer's taproom. Some of the tanks are directly connected to tap handles, a rarity in breweries.

August 16, 2022, 8:01pm Business

Vancouver’s newest brewery, Vice Beer, is full of a few firsts for the city: first sour beers served from a slushie machine, first taps that pour directly from the holding tanks in a chilled room viewable from a window and glass door cut into the wall, and the first LUKR… Read story

Chef Eldy Prado opened El Viejon Taqueria & Mariscos last week, serving Jalisco-style carne asada, al pastor, birria and mahi-mahi fish tacos atop made-to-order tortillas.

New Vancouver food truck delivers taste of Jalisco

Chef Eldy Prado opened El Viejon Taqueria & Mariscos last week, serving Jalisco-style carne asada, al pastor, birria and mahi-mahi fish tacos atop made-to-order tortillas.

August 16, 2022, 7:53pm Business

El Viejon Taqueria & Mariscos, Vancouver’s newest food truck, opened last week, serving authentic carne asada, al pastor, birria and mahi-mahi fish tacos atop fresh tortillas that are made to order — a critical part of Chef Eldy Prado’s Jalisco-style food. Read story

SEH America in east Vancouver is planning a major expansion of its wafer manufacturing facility.

SEH America plans 300,000-square-foot expansion to Vancouver campus

SEH America in east Vancouver is planning a major expansion of its wafer manufacturing facility.

August 12, 2022, 11:21am Business

SEH America Inc. is planning a major expansion of its silicon chip manufacturing operation in Vancouver, according to preliminary documents filed with the city of Vancouver. Read story

The City of Vancouver's Waterfront Gateway development with four new buildings aims to be its own district and also connect Esther Short Park to The Waterfront Vancouver.

Vancouver City Council studies proposed Waterfront Gateway Project

The City of Vancouver's Waterfront Gateway development with four new buildings aims to be its own district and also connect Esther Short Park to The Waterfront Vancouver.

August 12, 2022, 6:01am Business

The parking lots and grass fields around Vancouver City Hall are going to drastically change into four buildings with 420 new apartments — including 100 in the “affordable” category — office space, retail and parking structures. Read story

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Camas accountant to be sentenced for tax fraud, tax evasion

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August 4, 2022, 4:40pm Business

Camas accountant Drew Q. Miller is due to be sentenced Oct. 17 in U.S. District Court for personal tax fraud, making false statements and tax evasion. Read story

Co-owner Mark Doleski works behind the scenes at Fortside Brewing Company in Vancouver while his partner, Mike DiFabio, looks on. Fortside is joining a lawsuit that aims to make the Oregon beer market easier to access.

Vancouver-based Fortside Brewing Co. sues Oregon over beer distribution

Co-owner Mark Doleski works behind the scenes at Fortside Brewing Company in Vancouver while his partner, Mike DiFabio, looks on. Fortside is joining a lawsuit that aims to make the Oregon beer market easier to access.

July 28, 2022, 6:03am Business

Vancouver-based Fortside Brewing Co. is joining a lawsuit seeking to allow easier, more affordable distribution of Washington beer into Oregon. The suit also challenges Oregon’s restrictions that don’t allow Washington brewers to ship beer directly to Oregon residents. Read story

Construction crews continue the demolition of the former Red Lion at the Quay hotel on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 on the Vancouver waterfront.

Clark County employers add 1,300 jobs in June

Construction crews continue the demolition of the former Red Lion at the Quay hotel on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 on the Vancouver waterfront.

July 26, 2022, 5:56pm Business

Clark County employers added a massive 1,300 new jobs in June, adjusted for seasonal changes, according to figures released Tuesday by the Employment Security Department. Read story

Costco has submitted plans to build a new warehouse store in Ridgefield.(Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Costco plans to build Ridgefield location near Interstate 5

Costco has submitted plans to build a new warehouse store in Ridgefield.(Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

July 19, 2022, 11:56am Business

Costco is planning to build a warehouse store in Ridgefield alongside Interstate 5, just north of Pioneer Street, according to new plans submitted to the City of Ridgefield. Read story