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Vancouver-based Absci is preparing to send its first internally developed drug to clinical trials.

Vancouver-based Absci to send first drug to clinical trials in what CEO calls a ‘huge milestone’

Vancouver-based Absci is preparing to send its first internally developed drug to clinical trials.

March 19, 2025, 2:50pm Business

Absci is preparing to send its first internally developed drug to clinical trials. Read story

Last year alone, the Port of Longview spent more than half a million dollars dredging about 200,000 cubic feet of Mount St. Helens’ sediment from the mouth of the Cowlitz River and nearby port berths.

45 years after blast, Mount St. Helens’ sediment still causing costly problems

Last year alone, the Port of Longview spent more than half a million dollars dredging about 200,000 cubic feet of Mount St. Helens’ sediment from the mouth of the Cowlitz River and nearby port berths.

March 19, 2025, 6:08am Business

Nearly 45 years after Mount St. Helens’ eruption sent almost 90 billion cubic feet of debris into the upper Toutle Valley, millions of tons of sediment still pour into the Cowlitz River each year. And that flow is causing costly problems for towns along the way. Read story

The Heights area near the former Tower Mall sits Oct. 11, 2022, in Vancouver. Two developers have now submitted their plans for the first soon-to-be developed section of the Heights District development area.

Affordable apartments, senior housing: Developer has plans for site in Vancouver’s Heights District

The Heights area near the former Tower Mall sits Oct. 11, 2022, in Vancouver. Two developers have now submitted their plans for the first soon-to-be developed section of the Heights District development area.

March 18, 2025, 6:00am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Another developer has submitted plans for a housing project in Vancouver’s Heights District. Read story

Port of Camas-Washougal Commissioner John Spencer is advocating for a bill that would give voters in seven Washington port districts, including Camas-Washougal, the option of extending the terms of their port commissioners from four to six years.

Bill would let voters extend terms of Camas-Washougal port commissioners from four to six years

Port of Camas-Washougal Commissioner John Spencer is advocating for a bill that would give voters in seven Washington port districts, including Camas-Washougal, the option of extending the terms of their port commissioners from four to six years.

March 17, 2025, 10:45am Business

Port of Camas-Washougal Commissioner John Spencer is advocating for a bill that would give voters in seven Washington port districts, including Camas-Washougal, the option of extending the terms of their port commissioners from four to six years. Read story

An aerial photo shows the Steigerwald Commerce Center, an industrial park owned by the Port of Camas-Washougal, east of downtown Washougal. The area has been designated as an Opportunity Zone, creating a new investment tool for developers interested in moving into the area’s remaining vacant lots.

Unforeseen issues add $200,000 to Port of Camas-Washougal’s 41st Street project

An aerial photo shows the Steigerwald Commerce Center, an industrial park owned by the Port of Camas-Washougal, east of downtown Washougal. The area has been designated as an Opportunity Zone, creating a new investment tool for developers interested in moving into the area’s remaining vacant lots.

March 15, 2025, 6:08am Business

The Port of Camas-Washougal’s effort to build a new street in the Steigerwald Commerce Center industrial park has hit a speed bump that will add about $200,000 to the project’s cost. Read story

Clark County Business Briefing, March 15, 2025

March 15, 2025, 5:36am Business

People in Business Read story

Cars sit in a parking lot outside of Mill Creek Apartments in Battle Ground. The apartment complex is one of Vancouver Housing Authority’s non-subsidized housing units in Clark County but outside of Vancouver.

VHA wants blanket approval for housing projects outside of Vancouver from the rest of Clark County

Cars sit in a parking lot outside of Mill Creek Apartments in Battle Ground. The apartment complex is one of Vancouver Housing Authority’s non-subsidized housing units in Clark County but outside of Vancouver.

March 14, 2025, 6:09am Business

The Vancouver Housing Authority wants jurisdictions in Clark County to agree to blanket approval of its housing projects outside of Vancouver, but some officials are hesitant. Read story

Co-owner Janet Dearing, center, greets customers on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the new Woodland Northbound Taphouse in Woodland. Dearing said they've been warmly embraced by the Woodland community since opening their establishment last month.

Restaurant newcomers open tap house in Woodland

Co-owner Janet Dearing, center, greets customers on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the new Woodland Northbound Taphouse in Woodland. Dearing said they've been warmly embraced by the Woodland community since opening their establishment last month.

March 13, 2025, 8:54am Business

A new bar and grill in Woodland boasts a full menu of pub fare made with local ingredients paired with a growing list of regular activities. Read story

Cars sit in a parking lot next to the green Sept. 11 at Tri-Mountain Golf Course in Ridgefield. Clark County put the course up for sale last year, and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe planned to purchase it but pulled out.

Cowlitz Indian Tribe not buying Tri-Mountain Golf Course after all

Cars sit in a parking lot next to the green Sept. 11 at Tri-Mountain Golf Course in Ridgefield. Clark County put the course up for sale last year, and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe planned to purchase it but pulled out.

March 12, 2025, 5:15pm Business

Clark County won’t be selling Tri-Mountain Golf Course to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe after all. Read story

Housing leaders speak in front of an audience Tuesday during “The Columbian Conversations: Innovative Housing Solutions” at Kiggins Theatre. As Vancouver’s population grows, developers and housing experts are looking to innovative solutions and each other to ensure a supply of affordable housing.

‘There’s no one single solution’: Panelists discuss affordable housing challenges at ‘Columbian Conversations’ event

Housing leaders speak in front of an audience Tuesday during “The Columbian Conversations: Innovative Housing Solutions” at Kiggins Theatre. As Vancouver’s population grows, developers and housing experts are looking to innovative solutions and each other to ensure a supply of affordable housing.

March 12, 2025, 2:45pm Business

Northwest affordable housing providers say it’s a volatile time for them as federal programs that have long fueled Clark County development are threatened. Read story