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An apartment building construction site in Olympia, Washington in January 2025.

Housing bills to watch as the Washington legislative session enters its final weeks

An apartment building construction site in Olympia, Washington in January 2025.

March 20, 2025, 7:50am Latest News Free

Washington’s “Year of Housing” in 2023 brought a record $400 million investment into the state’s affordable housing fund. 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

A Southwest Philadelphia homeowner had to fix this large crack in the fixer-upper she bought in 2022. A new Zillow report found that, nationally, a home labeled a “fixer-upper” sells for 7 percent less than a similar home ÇƒÓ the largest discount in three years.

Remodeled homes popular with buyers

A Southwest Philadelphia homeowner had to fix this large crack in the fixer-upper she bought in 2022. A new Zillow report found that, nationally, a home labeled a “fixer-upper” sells for 7 percent less than a similar home ÇƒÓ the largest discount in three years.

March 15, 2025, 5:59am Business

Even as home prices keep going up and properties become less affordable, homebuyers are willing to pay more to own a remodeled home, according to Zillow. 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

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

Demolition crews prepare for work on Vancouver’s historic Schofield building Monday morning. The building, which dates back to the 1880s, is the oldest commercial building downtown. The building’s owners hope to preserve as much of the building’s materials as they can.

Historic Schofield building demolition continues in Vancouver as owners look to preserve what history they can

Demolition crews prepare for work on Vancouver’s historic Schofield building Monday morning. The building, which dates back to the 1880s, is the oldest commercial building downtown. The building’s owners hope to preserve as much of the building’s materials as they can.

March 12, 2025, 6:10am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Vancouver residents must bid farewell to the city’s oldest commercial building as its owners, the Schofield family, look to honor its legacy with something new. Read story

A motorist passes Who Song & Larry’s Restaurant & Cantina, background, and the former location of Joe’s Crab Shack on Tuesday morning. Kirkland Development’s waterfront venture just east of the Interstate 5 Bridge is nearing the permitting stage.

‘Prime real estate’: Vancouver developer pushing forward with plans for Who Song & Larry’s site

A motorist passes Who Song & Larry’s Restaurant & Cantina, background, and the former location of Joe’s Crab Shack on Tuesday morning. Kirkland Development’s waterfront venture just east of the Interstate 5 Bridge is nearing the permitting stage.

March 7, 2025, 6:07am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Plans are nearly finished for a four-building mixed-use development just east of the Interstate 5 Bridge along the Columbia River, according to the project’s developer. Read story

A sign informs tenants Friday at the Community Eviction Support booth at Clark County Superior Court. Rental assistance is dwindling in Clark County, contributing to a rise in evictions and homelessness. As time goes on, communities may count on private contributions for rental assistance even more.

Demand for rental assistance remains high as funds run out across Clark County

A sign informs tenants Friday at the Community Eviction Support booth at Clark County Superior Court. Rental assistance is dwindling in Clark County, contributing to a rise in evictions and homelessness. As time goes on, communities may count on private contributions for rental assistance even more.

March 3, 2025, 6:10am Business

Clark County has tens of millions of dollars less in rental assistance to help people stay in their homes than in recent years. Amid widespread government deficits, the funding will likely continue to fall — leading to a continued spike in eviction filings and homelessness. Read story

After years spent homeless, Tasha Love now has an apartment in Lainie’s Crossing in Vancouver.

Vancouver’s Affordable Housing Fund has created 1,450 affordable housing units and helped 1,900 households with rent since 2016

After years spent homeless, Tasha Love now has an apartment in Lainie’s Crossing in Vancouver.

March 1, 2025, 6:15am Business

On her first night in her new apartment, Tasha Love smiled as she slept on the tile floor. For the first time, she had a place of her own. Read story

Work proceeds on Grand Vista True Luxury Living, as seen from East Sixth Street near the Grand Central Fred Meyer in Vancouver. The complex is expected to open this spring.

Luxury apartments in central Vancouver may be move-in ready by spring

Work proceeds on Grand Vista True Luxury Living, as seen from East Sixth Street near the Grand Central Fred Meyer in Vancouver. The complex is expected to open this spring.

February 27, 2025, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

The gears are in motion to convert a largely vacant hillside at East Fifth Street and Grand Boulevard in central Vancouver into luxury apartments. Read story