Good morning, Vancouver.

Les Schwab Tires will open a full-service tire and auto store on July 23 in Brush Prairie that will create new local jobs and offer tire sales, brake work and oil changes—store manager Devin Cabato said the new facility is part of the company’s growing presence in the Vancouver area.

A new study published in the journal PNAS examined nearly 2 million people and found that Oregon and Washington rank among the states with fewer dark personality traits such as psychopathy, narcissism & sadism.

Researchers used an index based on factors like corruption, inequality, poverty and violence to measure these traits across 183 countries.

Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey recorded hundreds of small earthquakes at Mount Rainier just before 1:30 a.m. Tuesday—the strongest measuring 1.7 and coming from depths between 1.2 and 3.7 miles, marking the largest swarm in over 15 years.

Officials said the quakes are linked to hydrothermal fluids moving along faults and are not a sign of an impending eruption.

Clark County’s Commission on Aging will hold a hybrid meeting on July 16 at 4:30 p.m. in the sixth-floor Training Room of the Public Service Center at 1300 Franklin St. to discuss aging in place services and housing modifications from the Aging Readiness Plan—public participation is available in person and online.

Soy Candle Making Workshop

4:30-6 p.m. — Live Laugh Love Art Vancouver — $65 — Dive into a sensory experience crafting your own custom soy candle.

Wood Sign Painting Workshop

4-6 p.m. — Live Laugh Love Art Vancouver — $65.00 – $85.00 — Create a personalized wood sign with all materials provided and expert guidance.

Taylor Swift Music Camp

9 a.m.–3 p.m. — School of Rock — $550 — Dive into a week of music exploration and performance centered on Taylor Swift's iconic songs.

The Networking Group

9-10:15 a.m. — Vancouver Innovation Center — Free entry — Network and build relationships with fellow professionals at this weekly event.

Paint Pour Workshop

1-2 p.m. — Live Laugh Love Art Vancouver — $55.00 — Create mesmerizing abstract art using the hottest paint pouring technique with step-by-step guidance.

2025 St Baldrick's Pickleball Tournament

8 a.m. — Cascade Middle School — Registration fee required — Compete in a fast-paced pickleball tournament in Vancouver's energetic community.

Venardos Circus

2-3:30 p.m. — Vancouver Mall — Ticketed event — Celebrate the return of the Broadway-style animal-free circus in an exciting afternoon show.

Venardos Circus: 10th Anniversary Celebration

2 PM — Vancouver Mall — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate a Broadway-style, animal-free circus returning to Vancouver with spectacular performances.

Best of the 90s Music Camp

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — School of Rock — $550 — Celebrate iconic 90s bands through a week of learning and live performance.

23rd Annual 4 Days of Aloha

Wed, Jul 23 — Esther Short Park and Playground — Various ticket options available — Experience the largest Native Hawaiian cultural celebration in the Pacific Northwest with workshops, performances, and delicious food.