If the latest employment figures are any indication, Clark County’s economy is stuck in a hole and going nowhere fast. That sobering news comes from state economist Scott Bailey, who spoke before the Washington State Transportation Commission on Nov. 14 at the Port of Vancouver. Bailey is the regional economist ...
In March, local fast-food chain Burgerville announced the closing of its downtown Vancouver location. Response on Burgerville’s Facebook fan page was immediate and emotional. Posts such as, “Noooo,” and “Dislike,” and “This is AWFUL!!!” tore through the online community. Six-months later, the walk-up restaurant officially closed and the wrecking ball ...
Bill Leigh, owner of the Kiggins Theatre building, was approached by several people encouraging him to put the Kiggins, located at 1011 Main St., on the National Register of Historic Places, but he felt the designation presented “too many restrictions and not enough benefits.” During discussions with the City of ...
In April, Washington State had 47,026 unemployed workers who had exhausted their unemployment benefits. Regular unemployment benefits last 26 weeks. In today's jobless situation, extensions and emergency compensation could be accessed giving the job seeker up to 99 weeks of benefits...
A lawmaker who hosted a five-hour jobs fair at the Red Lion Hotel at the Quay said seeing hundreds of jobseekers lined up deep into the hotel parking lot hit close to home. “I have family that could be in this line. So in my mind, it is very personal ...
Vancouver business owner Cody Reich is frustrated. Four years ago, the owner of Columbia Signs moved his business from Burnt Bridge Plaza to his current location, a one-acre commercial plot at 4700 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. He liked the spot specifically because it would increase drive-by customers. Reich, 38, spent ...
Buying meat and produce from a big national supplier would be easier and less expensive, but it would also give local restaurateur Brad Root a hole in his soul. For more than 20 years, Root has cooked with a passion for local ingredients and he puts a lot of emphasis ...
Listen to an audio podcast of this story here: Vancouver’s Angst Gallery contributes to local bicycle culture with its annual showcase of bike-focused art. It’s a month-long celebration where fans of two-wheeled transportation can see their passion reflected in art. The “Bike Love Show” runs through the end of June, Wednesday ...
Local videographer Chris Martin announced Wednesday that his documentary video series, Innovators of Vancouver, will return with a new episode featuring Zachary Gray. Gray is the owner of Paper Tiger Coffee Roasters at 703 N. Grand Blvd. in Vancouver. The series focuses on people in Vancouver who do interesting things ...
After a fire destroyed part of her stock and forced a building-wide remodeling project, Cover to Cover Books moved to its new quarters at 6300 NE St. James Road in Vancouver. Owner Mel Sanders discussed how she ended up in the book business, the difference between a local bookstore and ...
Stephen Burtt and Lawrence Dennis of Vancouver-based NW Aero Pix helped capture what could possibly be a world record for tree walking. The two used a multicopter to maneuver a Canon T2i digital camera around tree limbs as two filmmakers attempted to travel a kilometer through a tree canopy without ...
Many businesses throughout Clark County saw a jump in their personnel numbers on April 28. The new faces, which were between the ages of 8 and 18 years, were taking part in Take Our Daughters And Sons to Work Day. US Digital, located in Cascade Park, had activities to learn ...
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