Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of October.
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🏛️ Government
Vancouver City Council approved a $9.38 million contract with Tapani Inc. on Oct.
13 to build a 120-bed Bridge Shelter at 5313 N.E. 94th Ave. (construction begins in November and it will open in fall) to help people move to permanent housing with full support services.
🏥 Health
Thousands of Kaiser nurses and healthcare workers began a five-day strike Tuesday at 7 a.m. at sites in Oregon and Southwest Washington including Vancouver’s Cascade Park Medical Office—nearly 4,000 members had contracts end on Sept.
30 and staff were reassigned to keep operations running while patients are notified about appointment changes.
📰 Real Estate
Evergreen Habitat for Humanity announced $1.5 million in subsidy funds to help first-time buyers in Clark County with incomes between 30 and 80% of the Area Median Income secure affordable homes.
The program offers houses ranging from one to three bedrooms across the county—families of four can qualify with incomes up to $99,300 and must attend an in-person orientation to apply.
🎉 Vancouver Events
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2026 Business Planning Workshop
1-4 p.m. — Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate Columbia Tech Office — Check website for fees — Gain practical strategies to turn your 2026 vision into actionable goals and plans.
Family Paint Party
6-8 p.m. — Best Western Premier Hotel at Fisher's Landing — Cost varies — Enjoy a family-friendly evening of creativity and painting with a talented instructor.
Haunted Walking Tours
7-8:30 p.m. — Clark County Historical Museum — $20 General Admission, $15 for Members — Explore the ghostly tales and haunted history of Downtown Vancouver on this engaging walking tour.
Paint Pour Workshop
12:00-1:00 p.m. — Artful Adventures — $65.00 — Explore the trendy technique of paint pouring and create unique abstract art.
Medicare Workshop at Vancouver Clinic
10 AM – 12 PM — Vancouver Clinic | Evergreen Place — Free — Get essential answers to your Medicare questions and understand your options.
Wood Sign Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Artful Adventures — $65.00 – $75.00 — Explore your creativity while painting your own custom wood sign.
Oakbrook Park Naturespaces Planting
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Oakbrook Park — Free entry — Help cultivate a new community Naturespace with planting activities and family-friendly fun.
RHDV2 Vaccine Event for Rabbits
5-8 p.m. — 5819 NE 162nd Ave, Vancouver, WA — $45-$65 per rabbit — Ensure your bunny is protected against RHDV2 with a convenient vaccine series.
Paint Pour Workshop
4-5 p.m. — Artful Adventures — $45.00 — Get ready to be mesmerized with the hottest technique on the internet and create your own one of a kind abstract art!
Paint and Hobby Night
5-8 p.m. — Mindtaker Miniatures — Free entry — Enjoy a creative evening with fellow hobbyists painting and sharing tips on your projects.
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