Good Day
Vancouver
Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Vancouver. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A worker in Woodland was injured on Tuesday at a construction site when an excavator bucket fell on him while he was working in a 15-ft trench—Vancouver Fire, Fire District 6, and Portland Fire Rescue’s Technical Rescue Teams helped extricate him before he was transported by Life Flight with injuries to his lower legs. KOIN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hood Packaging told state workforce officials that it will close its paper bag plant in Vancouver and lay off 94 workers starting Aug 1 after submitting a notice of suspension of operations—this plant makes bags for items such as pet litter and coffee beans. The Atlanta-based company operates nearly two dozen factories across the US and Canada. The Oregonian
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two people died and one person was critically injured after an incident at a Battle Ground home just before 10:00 a.m.—police said there is no ongoing threat. KOIN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Evergreen Public Schools will offer free summer meals to all children (ages 1-18), regardless of enrollment, at local schools. Marrion and Silver Star Elementary will serve breakfast and lunch from June 13 to 20, Cascadia Tech will serve meals from June 23 to July 12, and Image Elementary and Legacy High School will serve meals from July 14 to Aug. 1 (the program has served the community for several years). KOIN
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington State Fish and Wildlife will offer free fishing and free parking at state parks on June 7-8 to let residents try fishing without a license for most types of freshwater fish. Anglers must follow fishing rules and note that a license is still needed for species like salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut. The Oregonian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Clark County Sheriff John Horch said he was surprised when DHS briefly listed his county as a sanctuary jurisdiction — and he clarified his department never obstructed federal immigration efforts. He noted that his office only assists federal agencies during emergencies or to serve judicial warrants — a policy in line with state law. Clark County Today
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Ignite Workout Fundraiser
9-10 a.m. — Tectonic Strength and Conditioning — Free — Participate in a workout fundraiser supporting youth mental health initiatives.
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Battletech Day
10 AM – 5 PM — Mindtaker Miniatures — $5 entry — Engage in classic Battletech action with mechwarrior battles in the open play area.
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The Networking Group (In Person)
9:00-10:15 a.m. — Vancouver Innovation Center — Free entry — Network and engage in roundtable discussions every Wednesday to build valuable relationships.
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Popular Demand Performance
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Cogir at The Quarry — Free entry — Enjoy a lively musical performance by the Northwest's Power Duo for residents at Cogir.
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Fun Hike at Salmon Creek Trail
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Salmon Creek Greenway Trail — Free entry — Enjoy a scenic hike while making new friends in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Clark County Father's Day Car Show
10 AM – 3 PM — Vancouver Mall — Free entry — Celebrate Father's Day with classic cars, live music, and local food while supporting community programs.
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Rock 101 Camp
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — School of Rock — Tuition required — A fun and engaging music camp for budding musicians aged 8-13 to explore instruments and perform.
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75th Anniversary Celebration: Reptile Man
2-3 p.m. — Cascade Park Community Library — Free entry — Celebrate local libraries with an exciting live reptile presentation.
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The Networking Group Weekly Gathering
4-5:15 p.m. — Various Locations — Free entry — Network, build relationships, and engage in discussions with local professionals in a welcoming environment.
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Farmers Market Tour - East Vancouver
10:00-10:30 a.m. — East Vancouver Farmers Market — Free entry — Discover how to maximize SNAP benefits while enjoying a guided tour of local produce.
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