Clark County saw a spike in initial unemployment claims last week, up 500 claims, or 35 percent, to 1,911 claims. “We just had more initial…
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ilani workers worried over COVID-19 precautions; casino says its approach is evolving
COWLITZ INDIAN RESERVATION — The evening before ilani reopened for business, some of its workers were greeted with an email from a table games coordinator.…
Clark County families stuck at home during pandemic keeping contractors busy
Faced with the prospect of being stuck at home for months on end, Clark County residents appear to be searching for ways to improve the…
Clark County grocery stores grapple with mask rules
It’s been just over a week since Gov. Jay Inslee mandated the use of face masks in businesses, including grocery stores, which had been criticized…
Clark County housing market continues rebound
Clark County’s housing market continued to rebound in June from an initial drop in activity at the start of the novel coronavirus pandemic, with the…
PPP no pandemic panacea
Business owner advocate Eric Sawyer began organizing the weekly Zoom calls with an initial group of about 18 local restaurateurs, most of whom he knew…
People in Business
Clark College Foundation announced two additions to its board of directors in June. Joining the board of directors is Jon Girod, a real estate developer…
Working in Clark County: Madison Riethman, epidemiologist, Clark County Public Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has put public health front and center in the world’s issues. Prior to the virus, epidemiologists like Madison Riethman, an employee of…
Parklets, sidewalk cafes help Vancouver restaurants weather pandemic
It’s been less than two months since Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle floated the idea of bringing “parklets” — street parking spaces converted into outdoor restaurant seating…
Clark County’s initial jobless claims inch up
For three weeks in a row, Clark County had a small increase in initial unemployment insurance claims, notably in electronics manufacturing. The increases in the…









