Good Day
Vancouver
Saturday, June 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Vancouver. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A teen from Columbia County was arrested on May 22 for planning a mass shooting at a Kelso mall using a chlorine bomb and faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges — authorities said he had developed detailed plans since early 2025. KOIN
- ➤ Evaristo Junior Vela, 40, stabbed his estranged wife Tiffany Ober and her partner Spencer Ray Jones in Battle Ground on Tuesday before wounding himself; he now faces aggravated murder and first-degree domestic violence charges, is in intensive care at Portland's Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, and detectives later found matching knives during a search of his Vancouver house. The Oregonian
- ➤ Geoffrey Hammond was sentenced on Friday to life in prison with the chance of parole after 30 years for shooting Ryan Martin—who was en route from his job at Nike to his daughter’s soccer game in Vancouver—during a road rage incident in downtown Portland. The Oregonian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Skamania County Sheriff Summer Scheyer said her rescue missions spiked 400% from last year when nearly all calls involved outside visitors, which has strained local resources. She is drafting an ordinance to charge negligent hikers—similar to Oregon’s fee of up to $500—in hopes of reducing risky behavior. KOIN
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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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Art Share
11 AM – 1 PM — Cascade Park Community Library — Free entry — A platform for artists to share their work and engage with the community monthly.
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