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
December 2, 2024, 10:45am Business Subscriber Exclusive
Clark County has changed dramatically in the past decade. Nowhere is that more evident than on the Columbia River Economic Development Council’s list of organizations that employ the most workers… Read story
November 26, 2024, 11:27am Latest News Free
A 5,000-member public employee union in Washington that overwhelmingly rejected a new two-year contract in September is accusing the governor’s office and several community colleges of bad-faith bargaining. Read story
November 18, 2024, 12:38pm Business
WorkSource is gathering more than a dozen companies 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday for a free hiring event at its east Vancouver office, 204 S.E. Stonemill Drive, Suite 205. Read story
November 7, 2024, 6:09am Business Subscriber Exclusive
Data shows employment in Clark County’s construction industry is improving, but one industry expert says companies just can’t find qualified candidates for open positions. Read story
October 24, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life
The Clark County Parks Foundation organized the first Dozer Day in 2005 on an empty construction site, giving kids a chance to operate big construction rigs with the help of experienced volunteers. Nearly 20 years later, close to 15,000 people attended the most recent Dozer Day weekend, Oct. 5 and… Read story
August 19, 2024, 1:03pm Business
The unfair labor practice strike that thousands of Portland Fred Meyer workers voted to authorize Saturday will not impact Clark County stores. Read story
July 26, 2024, 5:55am Business
WorkSource and FVRLibraries will co-host a Community Resource Fair from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 to showcase local resources for employment, education and health care. Read story
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
June 3, 2024, 4:10pm Business
Vancouver-based Prestige Care will lay off 150 employees, according to a notification filed Monday with the Washington State Employment Security Department. Read story
