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Thai Lee, left, and wife Bao Vang of Mountain View Farm display bouquets of colorful flowers for customers at the East Vancouver Farmers Market on Thursday morning.

‘Almost romantic vibe’: East Vancouver Farmers Market open for the season

June 20, 2024, 3:40pm Business

After 10 years, the East Vancouver Farmers Market has gained a following among the city’s east-side residents looking to grab a few market items and play at the nearby Columbia Tech Center Park. Read story

Could the Columbia Palisades mixed-used development be the perfect location for a new performing arts center in Clark County? Organizers think so.

After years looking at downtown, the dream of a Clark County performing arts center moves to east Vancouver

June 20, 2024, 2:30pm Business Subscriber Exclusive

make that decades — of unsuccessful attempts to bring a concert hall and performing arts center to downtown Vancouver, project boosters are looking east. Read story

As we approach the summer cookout season, all eyes are on grocery prices. Food prices are higher than a year ago but have eased over the past couple months.

Inflation still pinching Clark County, but residents may feel some relief heading into summer months

June 18, 2024, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Summer brings such joys as cookouts, trips, shopping and eating out with family and friends. How will prices for these summer treats compare with last year? Read story

Fern Prairie residents listen to Port of Camas-Washougal CEO David Ripp, left, speak about the port’s request to annex its Grove Field properties into Clark County’s urban growth boundary during an open house on June 5.

Port of Camas-Washougal annexation plans for Grove Field rile residents

June 15, 2024, 6:10am Business

The Port of Camas-Washougal delivered a message to Fern Prairie residents earlier this month: The port has to plan for the future, and development is part of that future. Read story

The Port of Woodland is moving toward operating marine terminals, signing a lease with Wilsonville Concrete Products for space on the port’s Martin's Bar property.

Woodland port leases last section of Columbia River access for heavy industry

June 14, 2024, 8:59am Business

The remaining heavy industrial site at the Port of Woodland’s Columbia River property has been leased, following more than six decades of the port not offering deepwater access. Read story

Housing values in Clark County have grown at varying rates, depending on neighborhood.

Clark County real estate illustrates the rule: It’s all about location

June 14, 2024, 6:03am Business

Some say that if you close your eyes, click your heels three times and say, “Location, location, location,” a Clark County real estate agent will appear. Read story

Shipbuilder Vigor is starting production work on a new landing craft for the U.S. Army at its Vancouver location.

Shipbuilder Vigor begins work on U.S. Army landing craft at Vancouver facility

June 11, 2024, 6:03am Business

After finishing its prototype U.S. Army landing craft, local shipbuilder Vigor started on the vessel’s initial production as part of a $1 billion contract. Read story

Mariah Fechtner of Backwoods Brewing Company serves up a cold pint of Hazy Nelson while working at the pub in Carson.

Backwoods Brewing keeps hospitality at heart of its business as it opens pubs, vacation cabins

June 11, 2024, 6:03am Business Subscriber Exclusive

With three brewpubs, a beer distribution business and growing tourism amenities in the Columbia River Gorge, Carson-based Backwoods Brewing Company is cementing itself as one of Southwest Washington’s largest brewery operations. Read story