Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Vancouver. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ In-N-Out Burger is building a new restaurant at 11515 SE Mill Plain in Vancouver and expects to open sometime in 2026—this will be the second location in Washington after the Ridgefield outlet opened in August. The project started with a pre-application submitted in April 2024. KOIN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Homes across the Pacific Northwest showed their Halloween spirit with spooky decorations and eerie orange lights. Reporter Kohr Harlan visited Ridgefield's (historic holiday house) on Oct 15 to capture the festive mood as neighborhoods prepared for the season. KOIN
- ➤ Vancouver’s Ballet Folklorico will host Luminarias Dia De Muertos this Saturday to celebrate Day of the Dead with a vibrant display of dance, color, and remembrance. Director Anna Cruz and city coordinator Erik Miletich previewed the event, which aims to honor life and loved ones with authentic performances — inviting the community to celebrate together. KOIN
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wood Sign Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Artful Adventures — $65.00 – $75.00 — Explore your creativity while painting your own custom wood sign.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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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Vancouver Community Networking Event
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Firstenburg Community Center — Free lunch provided — Enhance care management skills while enjoying a Halloween-themed gathering.
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