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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Vancouver. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Battle Ground Public Schools' annual plant and greenhouse sales will begin on April 26 with student-grown flowers, vegetables and native plants available at three locations—CASEE campus in Brush Prairie, Battle Ground High and Prairie High in Vancouver. The drop-in events will raise funds to support the district’s horticulture and FFA programs. Clark County Today
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ State and local agencies warned drivers in work zones to slow down as fatal and serious injury collisions increased 17% statewide and 36% in severe injuries due to speeding, tailgating and distracted driving—adding that six rotating Work Zone Speed Cameras will be used this summer to catch speeders. Clark County Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Brenda Lili Barrera Orantes—owner of La Popular with a branch in Vancouver—has been arraigned for allegedly laundering $18.5 million in drug proceeds from Mexico and Honduras through her money service business after federal search warrants were executed in Beaverton on April 16, federal authorities said. KOIN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Jim Walsh introduced HB 2076 to create the Washington Department of Government Efficiency—known as WA DOGE—to audit state agencies and cut waste by holding back 6% of each agency's budget pending review. The bill was referred today to the House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee and may later be advanced as an initiative if it gains support. Clark County Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ PeaceHealth and Lifepoint Rehabilitation received state approval to build a 50-bed rehabilitation hospital at 3400 Main Street in Vancouver. Demolition of the old PeaceHealth Memorial Urgent Care building is expected this fall—while construction on the new facility is projected to finish mid-2027. Clark County Today
SHOP NEWS
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Mists of Mindtaker Adventure Series
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Mindtaker Miniatures — Ticket required — Dive into a drop-in D&D session filled with combat, roleplay, and puzzles.
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Earth Day Service Event
10 AM – 12 PM — Pacific Community Park — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with community service in the Natural Demonstration Garden.
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Test Event 123
10 AM - 12 PM — Walmart Supercenter — Free entry — Experience a fun-filled day of activities and surprises with the community.
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Wood Sign Painting Workshop
4-6 p.m. — Live Laugh Love Art Vancouver — $65-$75 — Unleash your creativity with a fun painting workshop to create personalized wood signs.
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Mosaic Art Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Live Laugh Love Art Vancouver — $55.00 — Unleash creativity as you create unique tiled art in a fun, guided workshop.
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Home & Garden Idea Fair 2025
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Clark County Event Center — Admission details not specified — Explore creative and budget-friendly gardening and home improvement ideas at this vibrant community fair.
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Kill Team Sundays
10 AM – 3 PM — Mindtaker Miniatures — Free entry — Engage in thrilling tabletop skirmishes with fellow Warhammer enthusiasts.
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Line Dancing Fun
1-3 p.m. — Cascade Park Community Library — Free entry — Learn line dances for fun and exercise in a friendly atmosphere.
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Baby Storytime for Infants
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Vancouver Community Library — Free entry — A delightful storytime for babies aged 0-18 months filled with engaging tales and nursery rhymes.
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SilverSneakers Fitness Class
10:15-11:15 a.m. — Vancouver Clinic | Evergreen Place — Free entry — Enhance your strength, balance, and overall health with this engaging fitness class for seniors.
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