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Vancouver
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Good morning, Vancouver. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local playwright David Bareford’s new play – There’s Still Snow on Silver Star – will debut Sept. 12 through Oct. 5 at Love Street Playhouse in Woodland and tells a story of a family fighting to save their homestead in early 1900s Yacolt as a wildfire threatens their land. Clark County Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On August 14, 2025, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi sent letters to leaders in Oregon and Washington warning that sanctuary policies must change and requiring a response by August 19 — the letters also went to California, and local officials vowed to keep their own immigration rules. Washington Governor Bob Ferguson said his state would not yield to the threat while Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said officials would defend local policies in court. KOIN
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Cars & Coffee 2025
9-11 a.m. — Walmart Supercenter — Free entry — Show off your ride and enjoy a community gathering for car enthusiasts and families.
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Red Cross Blood Drive
10 AM – 3 PM — Cascade Park Community Library — Donations appreciated — Help save lives by donating blood for the Red Cross.
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Baby Storytime for Infants
1-2 p.m. — Cascade Park Community Library — Free entry — Engage your baby with stories and songs in a friendly setting.
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Forest Walk at Columbia Springs
3:30-5:00 p.m. — Columbia Springs — Free entry — Discover local wildlife and plants while exploring the beautiful trails.
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Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival
3-10 p.m. — Esther Short Park and Playground — $25 to $250, children 12 and younger are free — Experience jazz, blues, and gospel from acclaimed artists along with delicious Northwest wines and fine art.
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Vancouver Lodge 823 Annual Golf Tournament
12-9 p.m. — Vancouver Elks Lodge #823 — Charity event — Participate in a shotgun start golf tournament to support local veterans followed by burgers.
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Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods Park
4-6:30 p.m. — Behrens Woods Park — Free entry — Help remove invasive plants in a family-friendly environment with provided training and tools.
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Cars & Coffee 2025
9-11 a.m. — Walmart Supercenter — Free event — Show off your ride and enjoy time with friends and family every Sunday rain or shine.
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Weekly Networking Meetup
9-10:15 a.m. — Vancouver Innovation Center — Free entry — Network and build relationships in a welcoming, community-focused environment.
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40th Annual Endless Summer Cruise-In
12-5 p.m. — Clark College — Fundraising event — Experience an exciting collection of cars while supporting our veterans through Northwest Battle Buddies.
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