Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
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🚧 Accidents
A vegetation fire spread near the 10900 block of Northeast 70th Circle early Friday after 2:30 p.m.—causing explosions that damaged two Vancouver homes and left three residents and a dog homeless.
Crews extinguished the flames in the one-story house and prevented further damage while investigators examine the cause.
On Friday, Aug 15, Vancouver firefighters responded to a hedge fire near 10910 N.E.
70th Circle—flames reached 30 feet high, spread to a vehicle and a home, melted a neighbor’s house wall, displaced three people and a dog, and no one was injured.
🎉 Vancouver Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Weekly Networking Meetup
9-10:15 a.m. — Vancouver Innovation Center — Free entry — Network and build relationships in a welcoming, community-focused environment.
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.
Cars & Coffee 2025
9-11 a.m. — Walmart Supercenter — Free entry — Showcase your vehicle while enjoying quality time with friends and family in a welcoming environment.
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