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Ridgefield, La Center officials say ilani proves a winning hand

March 5, 2023, 6:05am Business

It’s been nearly six years since ilani opened its doors in 2017. Much has changed in the intervening years, perhaps none more so than the relationships the Cowlitz Indian Tribe… Read story

Checking in on ilani’s 14-story hotel

October 10, 2022, 6:05am Business

Walking up the metal construction stairs in what will eventually be ilani’s new hotel, Kara Fox-LaRose, president and general manager of ilani, points to what the company calls the heart… Read story

The High Limit room is pictured at ilani north of Vancouver on Monday afternoon, April 15, 2019.

Kelso man facing theft, burglary allegations in ilani casino heist

The High Limit room is pictured at ilani north of Vancouver on Monday afternoon, April 15, 2019.

April 29, 2021, 3:46pm Clark County News

A Kelso man who’s barred from ilani allegedly made off with $12,500 in chips after breaking into the casino Tuesday morning, disguised in a gray wig and construction vest. Read story

Tanna Engdahl, Cowlitz Elder and Spiritual Leader, gives a blessing on Friday, April 23, 2021, at the ilani on the Cowlitz Indian Reservation. The casino broke ground Friday on a 14-story luxury hotel.

ilani breaks ground on luxury hotel in north Clark County

Tanna Engdahl, Cowlitz Elder and Spiritual Leader, gives a blessing on Friday, April 23, 2021, at the ilani on the Cowlitz Indian Reservation. The casino broke ground Friday on a 14-story luxury hotel.

April 23, 2021, 2:50pm Business

ilani has officially kicked off construction of a long-planned luxury hotel adjacent to the casino. Read story

ilani&#039;s primary customer base come from within 80 miles of the casino, but operators believe the hotel will attract a secondary market that lives beyond Southwest Washington.

ilani to add 14-story hotel, enlarge gaming space

ilani&#039;s primary customer base come from within 80 miles of the casino, but operators believe the hotel will attract a secondary market that lives beyond Southwest Washington.

October 3, 2020, 12:01pm Business

A major expansion at ilani will add a 14-story hotel, two new restaurants and more gaming space, according to the casino’s operators. In addition, ilani’s new 2,700-space, six-story parking garage is set to open next month. Read story

Bill Iyall, chairman of the Cowlitz Tribe, is pictured near the new ilani Casino in La Center on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 29, 2016.

Bill Iyall steps down as Cowlitz Tribe chairman, COO

Bill Iyall, chairman of the Cowlitz Tribe, is pictured near the new ilani Casino in La Center on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 29, 2016.

August 24, 2020, 10:44am Clark County News

The Cowlitz Tribe announced Monday that Bill Iyall has stepped down from his role as general council chairman and chief operating officer, effective Aug. 17. Read story

Security officer Stephen Henderson, center, wears a mask and gloves as he keeps an eye on the reopening while a thermometer, right, measures the temperature of guests at ilani. The casino says it has invested $1 million in safety measures, but workers have expressed concerns around enforcement.

ilani workers worried over COVID-19 precautions; casino says its approach is evolving

Security officer Stephen Henderson, center, wears a mask and gloves as he keeps an eye on the reopening while a thermometer, right, measures the temperature of guests at ilani. The casino says it has invested $1 million in safety measures, but workers have expressed concerns around enforcement.

July 16, 2020, 6:05am Business

The evening before ilani reopened for business, some of its workers were greeted with an email from a table games coordinator. Read story

ilani pays $925K to jackpot winner

June 27, 2020, 5:21am Community

A visitor to ilani casino won a $925,068.86 jackpot while playing Everi Holdings Inc.’s “The Mask.” Read story

Security officer Stephen Henderson, center, wears a mask and gloves as he keeps an eye on the reopening while a thermometer, right, measures the temperature of guests at ilani Casino Resort on Thursday morning, May 28, 2020.

OSHA sends workplace safety notice of allegations to ilani

Security officer Stephen Henderson, center, wears a mask and gloves as he keeps an eye on the reopening while a thermometer, right, measures the temperature of guests at ilani Casino Resort on Thursday morning, May 28, 2020.

June 18, 2020, 7:16pm Business

Days after ilani confirmed a case of COVID-19 in an employee, the casino west of La Center received notice from the state of worker allegations over safety measures to protect employees from coronavirus. Read story

A nearly empty parking lot is seen Wednesday morning outside La Center casinos after concerns about COVID-19 led to their temporary closure. One of the casinos, New Phoenix, had already closed years earlier.

Reserve of $4.9 million will soften La Center’s revenue hit from pandemic

A nearly empty parking lot is seen Wednesday morning outside La Center casinos after concerns about COVID-19 led to their temporary closure. One of the casinos, New Phoenix, had already closed years earlier.

May 29, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

La Center is expecting to lose nearly 34 percent of its general-fund revenue as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic, drastically altering a previously promising economic picture. Read story