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Vancouver Clinic wants to more than double size of its Camas clinic

July 26, 2024, 3:20pm Business Updated 3 hours ago

One of Clark County’s largest health care providers, the Vancouver Clinic, plans to expand its Camas location. Read story

Clark County approves nearly $1 million for a new heating energy assistance program

July 26, 2024, 6:02am Business

The Clark County Council unanimously approved a nearly $1 million contract for a new heating energy assistance program, expanding it to people who may not have been previously eligible. Read story

Community Resource Fair planned for Aug. 7 in Ridgefield

July 26, 2024, 5:55am Business

WorkSource and FVRLibraries will co-host a Community Resource Fair from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 to showcase local resources for employment, education and health care. Read story

Northwest Credible Messenger met with local barbers and beauticians in Clark County recently to share information about its new program, which helps these professionals attain certifications in peer counseling.

Pursuing peer counseling that’s a cut above: Program aims to train barbers, beauticians to provide support

Northwest Credible Messenger met with local barbers and beauticians in Clark County recently to share information about its new program, which helps these professionals attain certifications in peer counseling.

July 25, 2024, 6:07am Business Subscriber ExclusiveUpdated 22 hours ago

A haircut is a fairly individual experience. But in some places, especially communities of color, barbershops and beauty salons are social hubs where open, judgment-free conversations can take place. Read story

Ridgefield resident Stacie Urban browses the selection of furniture and artwork at Divine Consign in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday morning. Divine Consign is closing after almost 20 years.

Furniture store Divine Consign in downtown Vancouver shutting its doors at end of August

Ridgefield resident Stacie Urban browses the selection of furniture and artwork at Divine Consign in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday morning. Divine Consign is closing after almost 20 years.

July 24, 2024, 3:01pm Business Updated 5 hours ago

A seasonal holiday gift store that transformed into a year-round furniture consignment store, Divine Consign in downtown Vancouver will close Aug. 31 after almost 20 years in business. Read story

The new stand-alone Kaiser Permanente Thurston Way Imaging Center opened July 9 and only offers imaging services, including CT scans and mammograms.

Kaiser Permanente opens stand-alone imaging center in Vancouver

The new stand-alone Kaiser Permanente Thurston Way Imaging Center opened July 9 and only offers imaging services, including CT scans and mammograms.

July 24, 2024, 6:08am Business Updated 1 day ago

Kaiser Permanente’s new stand-alone imaging facility is now open in central Vancouver. Read story

Tanner Hord of Service First Heating and Cooling works on a house that will be part of the next Parade of Homes in Felida. Housing trends have changed in the past two decades, with kitchens larger than they used to be.

Parade of Homes – this year in Felida – has come a long way since modest start in 1956

Tanner Hord of Service First Heating and Cooling works on a house that will be part of the next Parade of Homes in Felida. Housing trends have changed in the past two decades, with kitchens larger than they used to be.

July 24, 2024, 6:08am Business Subscriber ExclusiveUpdated 11 hours ago

Come September, builders, Realtors, curious homeowners and dreamers alike will descend upon Felida for this year’s Parade of Homes to see the latest in homebuilding trends. Read story

Lynn Rullman, daughter of International Air and Hospitality Academy founder Arch Miller, teaches a class in 2008.

International Air and Hospitality Academy in Vancouver will close its doors at the end of the year

Lynn Rullman, daughter of International Air and Hospitality Academy founder Arch Miller, teaches a class in 2008.

July 23, 2024, 4:44pm Business

The International Air and Hospitality Academy in Vancouver will close all affiliated schools and programs at the end of the year, CEO DJ Schmidt announced Tuesday. Read story

A truck prepares to leave the Zimmerly gravel pit near Washougal in 2018. The Clark County Council voted against a request by Zimmerly to convert the private road into a public road.

Clark County rejects plan to reclassify private road leading to gravel mine

A truck prepares to leave the Zimmerly gravel pit near Washougal in 2018. The Clark County Council voted against a request by Zimmerly to convert the private road into a public road.

July 22, 2024, 5:39pm Business

Residents living along Southeast 356th Avenue in Washougal arrived at the Clark County Council’s July 16 meeting to drive one point home: The county should not approve a mining operation’s request to convert their private road into a public road. Read story

Rediviva lead distiller Daniel Ruiz stands next to the distillery&rsquo;s 150-gallon pot still on July 11 in Washougal.

Rediviva Distilling’s Cherry Almond Liqueur earns double gold

Rediviva lead distiller Daniel Ruiz stands next to the distillery&rsquo;s 150-gallon pot still on July 11 in Washougal.

July 20, 2024, 6:08am Business

A chemical engineer by trade, Gary Phillips figured he could succeed in distilling by employing a strict science-based approach. He quickly learned it takes much more than following a recipe to create an exceptional liqueur. Read story