Good Day
Vancouver
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Vancouver. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Clark County Medical Examiner confirmed that 16 year old Anthony Tarnoski from Battle Ground drowned in the Columbia River near Frenchman’s Bar last week when he went under while swimming toward a wing dam — witnesses and search teams reported the incident. Clark County Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington State Patrol crime labs in Vancouver, Tacoma, Seattle and Spokane faced a backlog of over 950 pending firearms tests with a wait time of 54 weeks — the backlog is expected to peak at more than 1,050 cases this summer. The state patrol has added new forensic scientists and expects to reduce the backlog by 35% by next July and 60% by January 2027. Clark County Today
- ➤ City officials in Camas unanimously approved a new rule banning camping on all public spaces inside the city, expanding a 2022 measure and removing the requirement for law enforcement to help find shelter during citations—this change comes after a July 2024 Supreme Court ruling and as homeless counts increase in Clark County. KOIN
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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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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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The Networking Group
9-10:15 a.m. — Vancouver Innovation Center — Free entry — Network, build relationships, and engage in roundtable discussions every Wednesday morning.
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Ridgefield Multicultural Festival
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM — Downtown Ridgefield — Free entry — Celebrate diversity with performances, crafts, and community vendors.
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Cars & Coffee 2025
9-11 a.m. — Walmart Supercenter — Free entry — Showcase your ride while enjoying the company of fellow car enthusiasts every Sunday rain or shine.
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~ Carl Jung
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