Clark County’s cost of living is the fourth-highest in the Washington, behind King, Snohomish and San Juan counties, according to a national report. Read more… …
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Clark County has 22 requests for new surface mines; 20 are from the same company
By The Citizen on October 28, 2024
The number of surface mining operations in Clark County could significantly increase in the coming years. The county received 22 requests, all but two from…
Electricity equilibrium? Finding power for the Pacific Northwest in the future ‘will be a significant challenge’
By The Citizen on October 26, 2024
From their control center at the Ross Complex in Vancouver, Bonneville Power Administration dispatchers manage the region’s electricity supply and demand in real time. Read…
Median earnings hit $60,000 in Clark County as companies raise wages to attract good workers
By The Citizen on October 2, 2024
Wages in Clark County have grown consistently over the years, according to data from the Washington Employment Security Department. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Port of Woodland buys and is operating an upscale RV park along Columbia River
By The Citizen on September 3, 2024
WOODLAND — The Port of Woodland has bought and is now operating an upscale RV park along the Columbia River outside of Woodland. Read more… …
50 years ago Vancouver’s Main Street was bustling; the city’s plans hope to recapture those days
By The Citizen on August 31, 2024
A long-awaited $21 million, two-year project to overhaul Main Street in downtown Vancouver is expected to begin this fall. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County shoppers are being budget conscious for back to school, spreading out spending
By The Citizen on August 29, 2024
As students return to their classes, the first big fall shopping season — back-to-school — normally would be coming to a close. Retailers, however, noticed…
Clark County Council OKs $1 million to help heat local homes, but program may not last
By The Citizen on August 9, 2024
Several new state-sponsored programs that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have popped up in recent months, but they may not be available for long.…
Despite net loss for quarter, Vancouver-based ZoomInfo executives confident as new headquarters construction continues
By The Citizen on August 6, 2024
ZoomInfo has made waves ever since setting up shop in Vancouver. One of the city’s largest employers, it has stood as a Clark County success…
Light at end of the tunnel: Vancouver’s Northwest Pipe Co. expresses optimism about 2024
By The Citizen on June 28, 2024
As interest rates slowed down the economy, Vancouver’s Northwest Pipe Co. took a hit. But its leadership says business is looking up. Read more… Source:…