BINGEN — After 30 years of aerospace production in this Columbia River Gorge community, Bingen has a reputation worldwide for its prowess in the drone…
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Sen. Cantwell, Vancouver child care center owner urge Congress to take action to save the ACA tax credits, expansion
By The Citizen on August 11, 2025
The owner of an east Vancouver child care center joined Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Monday morning to draw attention to Washington’s rising health care costs.…
‘Swings erode trust and margins’: Vancouver business owner says tariffs push up prices for customers
By The Citizen on August 1, 2025
A Vancouver building supply company has seen turbulent tariffs pushing up prices for customers midproject, which has strained client relationships. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County population growth at slowest point in decades
By The Citizen on July 15, 2025
Clark County’s population growth is at its slowest in decades, according to an analysis of the latest population estimates from the Washington State Office of…
Buyer’s market? Real estate agents say it’s a good time to snag a house in Clark County
By The Citizen on July 12, 2025
Abnormally high inventory and lagging sales have placed buyers in the best position to snag a house in Clark County since 2020, real estate agents…
After six years, 32,000 boulders and $172M, the Columbia River jetty rehab is almost done
By The Citizen on July 3, 2025
CLATSOP SPIT — For most of the past two years, Jesse Allen has worked 12 hours a day, seven days a week operating a crane…
‘Employment growth in Clark County appears to be slowing,’ says labor department
By The Citizen on July 2, 2025
Jobs in Clark County aren’t growing as rapidly as in years past. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Gas prices dip while costs for meat and eggs climb in Clark County this summer
By The Citizen on June 13, 2025
Summer prices will likely be a mixed bag this season. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Taking stock of stocks: Clark County financial advisers urge investors to keep calm
By The Citizen on May 17, 2025
Dramatic ebbs and flows in the stock market have left some investors feeling seasick. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County businesses stand to be hit hard by higher B&O taxes passed by the Legislature this year
By The Citizen on May 16, 2025
Some Clark County businesses are alarmed about two large tax increases aimed at them recently approved by the Legislature. Read more… Source: The Columbian