Thousands of small businesses have spent the past month scrambling to join the Paycheck Protection Program, seeking an economic lifeline amid the fallout from the…
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Clark County jobless claims drop by 36 percent
Initial unemployment claims data released Thursday show more local workers are continuing to lose their jobs, but at a decreasing rate. Last week, another 3,707…
Former Camas mayor accused of stealing $15K from east Clark County development group
A former Camas mayor and director of a soon-to-be dissolved east Clark County economic development group stands accused of stealing about $15,000 of public funds.…
Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce offers 360 gift ‘currency’
The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is debuting a new gift certificate “currency” program called Grow The (360), aimed at boosting the local economy and…
Clark County employment data for March misleading
Clark County’s unemployment didn’t register much change in March, according to state data released Tuesday. With the unemployment rate measured at 4.3 percent, it’s going…
Battle Ground Cinema selling movie snacks
Movie theaters are still a no-go in the age of COVID-19, but if you’re looking for a way to augment your Netflix bingeing setup at…
Second Hurley building planned for downtown Vancouver
The Hurley Tower wrapped up construction last month after more than a year, but developer Ryan Hurley is poised to jump straight back into the…
Late filing penalties waived for Clark County businesses
Clark County will waive business personal property late filing penalties until May 31 in response to Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home order. The extension only applies…
Unemployment claims in Clark County fall 40% from previous week
One of the main barometers for COVID-19’s impact on the workforce, new unemployment insurance claims, fell by about 40 percent last week in Clark County.…
Clark County hospitality industry faces ‘very, very difficult time’
In early March, hotel owners saw cancellations start to trickle in because COVID-19 had spread to the U.S. Rick Takach, CEO and chairman of Vancouver-based…