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ilani to host hiring event

May 7, 2021, 6:00am Business

ilani has announced plans for a restaurant hiring event from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, aimed to fill openings at Michael Jordan’s Steak House, Line & Lure Seafood Kitchen and Tap as well as two new restaurants that the casino plans to open soon. The event will be held in… 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

The Clark County Courthouse.

Man gets 13 months in case prompted by lengthy police chase in Clark County

The Clark County Courthouse.

March 8, 2021, 6:20pm Clark County News

A man accused in a lengthy police pursuit in June, in which he tried to strike several responding officers, was sentenced Monday to 13 months’ confinement. Read story

ilani celebrated the debut of its new parking garage by commissioning a pair of edible cars to race down the access ramp. According to ilani, the cars were 91 percent cake. Top, ilani commissioned two cake cars to celebrate the opening of its new parking garage. Each car weighed in at about 670 pounds and consisted of a cake body mounted on an aluminum frame.

Debut a piece of cake as edible cars greet new ilani parking garagevideo icon

ilani celebrated the debut of its new parking garage by commissioning a pair of edible cars to race down the access ramp. According to ilani, the cars were 91 percent cake. Top, ilani commissioned two cake cars to celebrate the opening of its new parking garage. Each car weighed in at about 670 pounds and consisted of a cake body mounted on an aluminum frame.

February 3, 2021, 6:05am Business

ilani has officially opened its new six-story parking garage, and the casino opted to celebrate the occasion by racing edible cars — as in, cars made primarily out of cake. Read story

City of Portland Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty spoke as several hundred people gathered in Director Park in Portland on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in support of a group of young people who have filed a federal lawsuit asserting a constitutional right to a climate system capable of sustaining human life. Supporters watched videos, held signs and viewed a live stream of a hearing in the case before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Portland.

Portland Commissioner Hardesty issues statement on Lyft ride from ilani

City of Portland Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty spoke as several hundred people gathered in Director Park in Portland on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in support of a group of young people who have filed a federal lawsuit asserting a constitutional right to a climate system capable of sustaining human life. Supporters watched videos, held signs and viewed a live stream of a hearing in the case before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Portland.

November 19, 2020, 1:13pm Editor's Choice

As news of Portland Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty’s controversial Lyft ride home from a Washington casino continued to spread around the country and internationally, Hardesty issued a statement on Twitter Wednesday night, addressed to “Portland.” Read story

ilani casino resort (The Columbian files)

ilani to remain open despite restrictions

ilani casino resort (The Columbian files)

November 19, 2020, 5:58am Business

ilani Casino Resort announced Tuesday that it intends to remain open during the renewed round of COVID-19 restrictions that Gov. Jay Inslee announced Sunday in response to a spike in novel coronavirus cases. 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

Doug Lewis of Canby, Ore., embraces his partner, Judi Christiansen, while joined by her dog, Josie, 17, in the parking lot at ilani on Saturday. The pair were also joined by Lewis&#039; sister, Bev, who is the owner of the motor home they are sleeping in. The three are staying in the casino parking lot as they escape the wildfires burning near their homes in Oregon. &quot;We don&#039;t know what we&#039;re going to come back to,&quot; Lewis said.

Clark County welcomes fire evacuees from Oregon

Doug Lewis of Canby, Ore., embraces his partner, Judi Christiansen, while joined by her dog, Josie, 17, in the parking lot at ilani on Saturday. The pair were also joined by Lewis&#039; sister, Bev, who is the owner of the motor home they are sleeping in. The three are staying in the casino parking lot as they escape the wildfires burning near their homes in Oregon. &quot;We don&#039;t know what we&#039;re going to come back to,&quot; Lewis said.

September 12, 2020, 7:16pm Clark County News

Doug Lewis and Judi Christiansen had been ready to embark on their much-needed vacation scheduled for this week — a camping trip, complete with a plan to raft along the Snake River. 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