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U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., fourth from left, walks down Main Street in downtown Vancouver with Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, Michael Walker, executive director of Vancouver Downtown Association, and city of Vancouver staffer Julie Arenz.

‘We are very concerned’: Vancouver business leaders tell Sen. Patty Murray they are feeling effects of higher tariffs

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., fourth from left, walks down Main Street in downtown Vancouver with Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, Michael Walker, executive director of Vancouver Downtown Association, and city of Vancouver staffer Julie Arenz.

April 17, 2025, 5:50pm Business

From the Port of Vancouver to Main Street, tariffs’ impacts are beginning to ripple through the community. Read story

Highway maintenance worker Bethany Blankenship was hit by an alleged drunk driver in January 2024 while working on a road’s shoulder. She said the experience changed her life forever, and she urged drivers to stay vigilant.

‘We all want to go home at the end of the day’: Clark County is 4th in Washington for work zone crashes

Highway maintenance worker Bethany Blankenship was hit by an alleged drunk driver in January 2024 while working on a road’s shoulder. She said the experience changed her life forever, and she urged drivers to stay vigilant.

April 17, 2025, 1:48pm Business

It took less than 90 seconds for Bethany Blankenship’s life to change. Read story

Driver Natalya McAleer looks over the inside of a Tesla Plaid, which is an electric vehicle, in Vancouver on Tuesday afternoon. McAleer is part of the roughly 20 percent of new car buyers switching to electric or plug-in hybrid electric cars.

Washington wants 35% of new vehicles to be electric by 2026; the state and Clark County have a way to go

Driver Natalya McAleer looks over the inside of a Tesla Plaid, which is an electric vehicle, in Vancouver on Tuesday afternoon. McAleer is part of the roughly 20 percent of new car buyers switching to electric or plug-in hybrid electric cars.

April 17, 2025, 6:07am Business

As enthusiastic as electric car owners are about their vehicles, Washington still has a long way to go to meet its requirement that 35 percent of new passenger vehicle sales be electric by 2026. Read story

The east end of Vancouver Plaza, shown June 15, 2011, is busy with anchor store Target. Target is among those companies closing this year for Easter.

What’s open in Clark County on Easter? Many retailers closed but grocery stores operate normal hours

The east end of Vancouver Plaza, shown June 15, 2011, is busy with anchor store Target. Target is among those companies closing this year for Easter.

April 16, 2025, 2:07pm Business Subscriber Exclusive

Many small businesses and some larger retailers will be closed Sunday for Easter, although most area grocery stores will remain open. Read story

New York-based fast-food restaurant Shake Shack opened its Vancouver doors today in Fisher's Landing.

Shake Shack is open for business in east Vancouver

New York-based fast-food restaurant Shake Shack opened its Vancouver doors today in Fisher's Landing.

April 16, 2025, 12:10pm Business

New York-based fast-food restaurant Shake Shack opened its Vancouver doors this morning in Fisher’s Landing. Read story

Kafiex co-founder and head roaster Matthew Selivanow wets the filter for a pour-over brew of coffee Monday at Kafiex Roasters Coffee Lab in Vancouver. Tariffs may drive up already high coffee prices. “It’s going to be a slow, gradual increase,” Selivanow said.

Clark County coffee drinkers likely to see higher prices as tariffs and drought take a toll

Kafiex co-founder and head roaster Matthew Selivanow wets the filter for a pour-over brew of coffee Monday at Kafiex Roasters Coffee Lab in Vancouver. Tariffs may drive up already high coffee prices. “It’s going to be a slow, gradual increase,” Selivanow said.

April 16, 2025, 6:10am Business Subscriber Exclusive

A cup of Joe costs more than it used to. And with federal tariffs in place on coffee exporting countries, that price will likely get even higher. Read story

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

Vancouver family files wrongful death lawsuit against Legacy Salmon Creek

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

April 14, 2025, 3:45pm Business

A Vancouver woman’s lawsuit against Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center alleges medical negligence at the hospital led to her husband’s death. Read story

Heathen Brewing Feral Public House in Vancouver. The downtown building was put up for sale earlier this year.

Vancouver’s Heathen Brewing puts downtown building up for sale for $2.4 million

Heathen Brewing Feral Public House in Vancouver. The downtown building was put up for sale earlier this year.

April 14, 2025, 11:02am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Downtown Vancouver’s Heathen Brewing Feral Public House is set to move but not quite yet, the restaurant’s owner said. Read story

A ship cruises along the Columbia River toward the Interstate 5 Bridge on April 5, as seen from the Vancouver waterfront.

Six cruise ships to set sail on Columbia River this year

A ship cruises along the Columbia River toward the Interstate 5 Bridge on April 5, as seen from the Vancouver waterfront.

April 12, 2025, 6:09am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Southwest Washington’s waterfront walkers will likely see ships sailing the Columbia River as the region’s cruise season kicks off for the year. Read story

Jewelry artist Toni McCarthy, right, was one of the juried artists at the Washougal Art Festival in 2021.

Washougal wants state to certify city as ‘creative district’

Jewelry artist Toni McCarthy, right, was one of the juried artists at the Washougal Art Festival in 2021.

April 12, 2025, 6:08am Business

A group of Washougal residents are hoping the Washington State Arts Commission will soon name their city a certified “creative district.” Read story