Opposition to light rail on the planned Interstate 5 replacement bridge continues to grow in Clark County’s small cities. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Posts published in “Clark County Business”
Colony Mobile Home Park residents try to beat the odds and buy their Salmon Creek park
By The Citizen on March 4, 2025
Courtney Hendrix and her husband spent years scraping pennies together to save enough to buy their mobile home. Now, the parents of three children —…
How will tariffs affect Clark County businesses? ‘We really don’t know,’ says banking exec
By The Citizen on March 3, 2025
Clark County businesses are bracing for new and higher tariffs the second Trump administration is expected to institute this week. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vancouver’s Affordable Housing Fund has created 1,450 affordable housing units and helped 1,900 households with rent since 2016
By The Citizen on March 1, 2025
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…
Vancouver City Council outlines new downtown parking plan to make trips easier, less reliant on cars
By The Citizen on February 26, 2025
Weekend visitors to downtown Vancouver will soon have to pay for parking. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Who is in charge of health care? Vancouver woman’s doctor prescribed a medication but insurance denied it four times
By The Citizen on February 22, 2025
Dannielle Wright hoped to get her life back on track by seeking treatment for her depression. Then, her doctor and insurance company could not agree…
Hatching a plan to raise chickens in Clark County? Be prepared for costs, upkeep and local rules
By The Citizen on February 22, 2025
When Orchards Feed received its first batch of chicks last week, they sold out by the end of the day. The store expects its next…
Cuts to BPA, Army Corps could mean longer and more frequent power outages for Southwest Washington
By The Citizen on February 21, 2025
Clark County may soon see longer and more frequent power outages, as the Bonneville Power Administration and region’s Army Corps of Engineers lose hundreds of…
Experts split on what’s to come for Clark County’s economy
By The Citizen on February 21, 2025
A panel of economists was split Thursday afternoon over their optimism for Clark County in the coming years. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Livestream: Futurespective The Columbian’s 2025 Economic Forecast
By The Citizen on February 20, 2025
In its 39th year, the Economic Forecast features keynote speaker Matthew Gardner, founder of Gardner Economics, followed by a panel discussion among regional economists on…