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Semiconductor manufacturer with Camas location could get $105 million in federal CHIPS funding

January 17, 2025, 1:16pm Business

A Camas semiconductor manufacturer could be among the next round of recipients for federal funding from the CHIPS for America program. Read story

Poll: WA voters want 2025 Legislature to focus on their pocketbooks

January 11, 2025, 6:05am Latest News

Washington voters have a clear message for state legislators: Make life more affordable. Read story

Cartons of eggs are shown for sale on Jan. 17, 2023, in North Miami, Fla. Egg prices have recently soared to record highs nationwide.

Record-high egg prices a shock for shoppers in Clark County

Cartons of eggs are shown for sale on Jan. 17, 2023, in North Miami, Fla. Egg prices have recently soared to record highs nationwide.

January 7, 2025, 6:08am Business

Shoppers rang in the new year with record-high egg prices. Read story

Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files Alanna Palmer, surgical tech and robotic coordinator, prepares the Da Vinci robotic surgery system for a procedure at Vancouver Clinic Salmon Creek in January. Clark County has seen particular job growth in health care, as well as financial and professional services, according to an upcoming report from Washington Trust Bank.

‘The economy is doing really well overall’: Bank official sees reason for optimism in Clark County

Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files Alanna Palmer, surgical tech and robotic coordinator, prepares the Da Vinci robotic surgery system for a procedure at Vancouver Clinic Salmon Creek in January. Clark County has seen particular job growth in health care, as well as financial and professional services, according to an upcoming report from Washington Trust Bank.

December 19, 2024, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

When inflation climbed dramatically after the COVID-19 pandemic, many feared the nation would fall into a recession. Clark County has remained largely unscathed, however. Read story

ANC Movers owner Peter Clarke shows off his company’s warehouse Friday at ANC Movers in east Vancouver. A recent report from Bankrate listed Washington as the most business-friendly state in the country. But Clarke said state and local governments could do more for small businesses.

Washington, Clark County rank high for business friendliness but some say leaders could do more

ANC Movers owner Peter Clarke shows off his company’s warehouse Friday at ANC Movers in east Vancouver. A recent report from Bankrate listed Washington as the most business-friendly state in the country. But Clarke said state and local governments could do more for small businesses.

December 18, 2024, 6:08am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Financial services company Bankrate says Washington is the top state in the country for small businesses. But one Vancouver business owner says state and local governments could do more. Read story

Karen Goritski of Camas selects a turkey while joining shoppers at the Fisher’s Landing New Seasons Market the week before Thanksgiving. The day before Thanksgiving is the single busiest food shopping day nationwide.

As Turkey Wednesday approaches, Clark County grocery stores gear up for Thanksgiving rush

Karen Goritski of Camas selects a turkey while joining shoppers at the Fisher’s Landing New Seasons Market the week before Thanksgiving. The day before Thanksgiving is the single busiest food shopping day nationwide.

November 21, 2024, 6:10am Business Subscriber Exclusive

There’s Black Friday of course. And Cyber Monday. But have you heard of Turkey Wednesday? Read story

Available office space is seen at the Columbia Tech Center. Vancouver’s total office vacancy rate climbed to 7.4 percent in the third quarter of 2024.

Clark County’s office space vacancy rate is well below the national average, despite creeping up this year

Available office space is seen at the Columbia Tech Center. Vancouver’s total office vacancy rate climbed to 7.4 percent in the third quarter of 2024.

November 20, 2024, 6:10am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Although Vancouver’s office market has cooled, vacancy rates here are still lower than nationwide. Read story

nLIGHT has embraced growth in aerospace and defense. But its development of new products and acquisition of new technologies has hindered its income statement performance. The Camas company reported a loss in its most recent earnings statement.

Clark County’s nLIGHT, ZoomInfo, Barrett Business Services benefit from booming day on Wall Street

nLIGHT has embraced growth in aerospace and defense. But its development of new products and acquisition of new technologies has hindered its income statement performance. The Camas company reported a loss in its most recent earnings statement.

November 6, 2024, 2:11pm Business

As goes Wall Street, so goes Clark County’s publicly traded companies, which saw stock prices climb Wednesday. Read story

Lot attendants Ariel Day, right, and Alejandro Flores-Rosales chat at Alan Webb Chevrolet in Vancouver.

More inventory and discounts push down the price of new cars in Clark County

Lot attendants Ariel Day, right, and Alejandro Flores-Rosales chat at Alan Webb Chevrolet in Vancouver.

November 4, 2024, 6:10am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Clark County car buyers are in luck as growing inventory and discounts are pushing down new car prices, but its not all rosy in the auto industry. Read story

The Port of Camas-Washougal recently approved the purchase of a 5-acre lot north of Grove Field.

Port of Camas-Washougal in a ‘strong financial position’ heading into 2025

The Port of Camas-Washougal recently approved the purchase of a 5-acre lot north of Grove Field.

November 2, 2024, 6:10am Business

The Port of Camas-Washougal will enter 2025 in “a strong financial position,” according to port Commissioner Larry Keister. Read story