NWS Portland Expands Heat Advisory to Coast
The National Weather Service in Portland expanded a Heat Advisory to include the coast starting Sunday, June 14. An Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory were issued from Sunday, June 14, through Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
| Jun 12, 2026 at 10:20 PM |
NWS Issues Heat Warning, Advisory for Willamette Valley
The National Weather Service in Portland issued an Extreme Heat Warning and a Heat Advisory for much of the Willamette Valley from Sunday, June 14, through Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach 92 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
| Jun 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM |
Sounders change Aug. 16 kickoff to 7:30 p.m.
Seattle Sounders FC said its Aug. 16 home match against Vancouver will kick off at 7:30 p.m. PT, later than the previously scheduled 6 p.m. PT.
| Jun 6, 2026 at 2:20 AM |
Wake County Tracks Hurricanes, Promotes ReadyWake Alerts
Wake County officials say state and local emergency management agencies are tracking major Carolina Hurricanes on the horizon and warning Clark County, Nevada, to prepare for a potential storm surge, as the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes gear up to win the Stanley Cup and residents are urged to sign up for ReadyWake alerts at readywake.com.
| Jun 5, 2026 at 10:20 PM |
WSDOT Paint Map: Weekend Closures Across Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash. — WSDOT's weekend travel update, calling it a "paint map," warns of closures and detours through Monday on I-405, I-90, SR 520, SR 509 and I-5, with the Vantage Bridge open through June 1 before periodic single-lane work through the Fourth of July weekend.
| May 31, 2026 at 4:20 PM |
Vancouver First Responders Coordinate Smoothly on Expanded Call
Vancouver, Wash. — AMR-SW Washington says when first responders work together, they run like a well-oiled machine, and Camille’s role on a recent Fire District 3 call that expanded unexpectedly demonstrated how they cooperate to provide better care.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver city council forum set for tomorrow
Vancouver, Wash. — The City Council Community Forum is set for tomorrow, giving residents a chance to meet with Vancouver City Council members, share ideas and concerns, and take part in small-group discussions and informal time to listen and be heard to help shape the city's future.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College Graduates Celebrate Commencement as Proud Penguins
Clark College in Vancouver, Wash., celebrated its Class of 2025 graduates as "Proud Penguins" on its Facebook page, with additional photos on Flickr and professional portraits to be posted on Grad Images 5 to 10 business days after the ceremony, and Grad Images offering assistance via its contact options.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Southwest Washington AMR unit touts ready gear
An AMR unit in Vancouver, Wash., says its side cabinets hold bandages, airway tools, IV supplies and trauma gear and are kept organized and ready for quick access.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver, Wash., Offers Free Business Advising Sessions
The City of Vancouver, Wash., in partnership with the Small Business Administration and America’s SBDC Washington, is offering free, confidential one-hour business advising from SBA-certified advisers with a few spots left for five sessions on July 8 and Sept. 2 at Vancouver’s Downtown Association, Oct. 6 and Dec. 1 at the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber, and Nov. 4 at Vancouver’s Downtown Association, with sign-ups by emailing Kyle Todd at kyle.todd@sbdc.org or kyle.todd@wsbdc.org.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College congratulates BUILD grads in yellow cohort
Clark College in Vancouver, Washington, congratulated its BUILD grads in the yellow cohort—BUILD stands for Building Understanding and Intercultural Leadership Development—a yearlong program run by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion that is now in its sixth cohort, with projects aimed at increasing equity on campus.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
National Safety Month Ends, Safety Tips Continue
AMR Southwest Washington says National Safety Month is ending as June ends, but the agency says its safety commitment never ends and will continue sharing tips on road safety and emergency preparedness.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver unveils first Economic Development Strategy
Vancouver city officials rolled out their first-ever Five-Year Economic Development Strategy in May 2023 to uplift entrepreneurs, grow local talent and expand neighborhood business districts.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College says spring term among busiest of year
Clark College in Vancouver, Wash., says spring term is one of the busiest of the year in a Facebook post that includes the line "Here are a few special moments," features a flower emoji and notes that summer term starts Monday, July 7, with a video description of a montage of footage from events such as bee walks, spring fest and STEM projects.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
AMR in Southwest Washington builds car-seat storage shed
AMR of Southwest Washington says that when they’re not responding to calls, they’re still working to keep the community safe, including building a storage shed to hold the car seats they distribute through the Safe Kids Clark County car seat program.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver, Wash., closes city offices for Independence Day; parking free
Vancouver, Wash. — City offices are closed for Independence Day, and downtown and uptown public parking is free.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College closes buildings for Independence Day
Clark College in Vancouver, Wash., will close all campus buildings Friday, July 4, for Independence Day, with no entry to the main campus, CCW, CTC or Boschma Farms AMC, and the summer term will begin Monday, July 7.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
AMR SW Washington issues Fourth of July message
AMR SW Washington, based in Vancouver, Wash., posted a Fourth of July message promising on-duty crews to keep Portland safe so residents could celebrate with peace of mind.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Sunday Sounds concert series returns to Vancouver
Vancouver, Wash.—The Sunday Sounds free concert series is back for six Sundays at Columbia Tech Center Park in east Vancouver, running 6 to 8 p.m. July 7 to Aug. 18, with performances by Curtis Salgado, Johnny Limbo & the Lugnuts, Dancehall Days, Ants in the Kitchen, Brewer’s Grade and Hit Machine, plus on-site food, parking and C-Tran access, presented by Riverview Bank and Columbia Tech Center and encouraged to share photos with the hashtag #couvesummerVancouver.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College offers year-round services during summer term
Clark College in Vancouver, Wash., said on its Facebook page that all campus services will be available year-round during the summer term, including The Penguin Pantry, The Basic Needs Hub, a free C-TRAN bus pass, Counseling and Health Center, free tutoring, and student success coaching.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
AMR SW Washington Reports New Medication Protocols
AMR-SW Washington in Vancouver says first responders must stay at the forefront of new medication protocols to better serve the community.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College Marks 150th Nursing Cohort
Clark College in Vancouver, Wash., celebrated its 150th nursing cohort as 24 graduates were pinned in a ceremony; the program was the Pacific Northwest's first of its kind, the nation's fifth, and began during World War II to address labor shortages.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
AMR: Ready to Move Safely for Every Patient
AMR in Southwest Washington says its ambulances carry devices to navigate tight spaces and multi-story buildings, underscoring that getting there safely is as important as getting there.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver heat expected as temps reach triple digits
Vancouver, Wash., is bracing for hot conditions with highs in the upper 90s to low 100s expected Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting officials to urge residents to check on at-risk neighbors and use cooling centers listed by the city, with the Council for the Homeless providing updates on shelter options and misting stations.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College One Stop at Gaiser Offers Help
Clark College in Vancouver says the One Stop in Gaiser is for people with questions who don’t know where to get them answered, and staff will show them who does and where to find them, with summer hours Mon.–Thu., 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (closed Fridays).
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
AMR: Ambulance Is a Mobile Office in Southwest Washington
Vancouver, Washington—AMR's Southwest Washington division says ambulances are fully equipped mobile offices where crews chart, care, think fast and save lives.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Wild Fern Boutique Spotlighted by Vancouver's Main Street Promise
Vancouver, Wash. — The Main Street Promise program is spotlighting Wild Fern Boutique at 901 Main Street, Vancouver, Wash., a locally owned shop offering apparel for men and women, jewelry, gifts, scents and locally inspired pieces, open seven days a week and reachable at (360) 823-8600, as part of an effort to uplift Downtown Vancouver’s independent businesses.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College Camp Teaches Science Through Cooking
Clark College says this year's STEM-Licious camp taught science through the culinary arts, funded by Guided Pathways, and gave young students hands-on experiences to spark curiosity and learn about college pathways.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark County funds Bridge Shelter with $2.1 million
Vancouver, Wash. — Clark County directed $2.1 million of its Mental Health Sales Tax revenue to help fund the Bridge Shelter, a 24/7 facility opening in 2026 that will offer on-site mental health care, addiction treatment and housing assistance.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Penguin pups spotted on Clark College campus
Clark College in Vancouver, Wash., posted on Facebook that penguin pups were spotted on campus.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
AMR Issues Summer Hiking Tips for Vancouver, Wash.
Vancouver-based AMR Southwest Washington released EMS-approved summer hiking tips urging hikers to tell someone their route and return time, bring plenty of water, wear proper footwear, pack a first-aid kit and a fully charged phone, and check the weather and trail conditions.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College Touts Butterfly Effect in Enrollment Push
Clark College in Vancouver, Washington, used a Facebook post to celebrate its students’ transformative choices and invite enrollments at Clark.edu/enroll, accompanied by a video description that repeats, "The butterfly effect is crazy because if these amazing students never took the risk of starting their college journey they wouldn’t be wearing graduation robes and about to change their lives."
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Southwest Washington AMR offers free newborn car-seat checks
Vancouver, Wash.—An AMR operation in Southwest Washington is offering free car seat checks for families with a newborn, with Weston, one of AMR's certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians, helping install the seat and ensure it's secure, and scheduling is available at www.clarksafekids.com.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver invites residents to Our Vancouver plan meetings
Vancouver residents can learn about the Our Vancouver comprehensive plan and ask questions at two interactive public meetings: 4 to 7 p.m. July 30 at Firstenburg Community Center and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at City Hall, with details at www.beheardvancouver.org/plan2045.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver Arts and Music Festival Urges Riders to Ride C-TRAN
Vancouver Arts and Music Festival runs July 31–Aug. 3, and city officials are promoting free parking and frequent C-TRAN service from several transit centers, including the 99th Street Transit Center, Fisher’s Landing Transit Center, the Heights District and Delta Park/Vanport Park & Ride in Portland, while the Vancouver, Wash., City Government attended an event with Vancouver Movement Collective and six others.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College promotes Clark-branded merchandise at bookstore
Clark College in Vancouver is promoting Clark-branded merchandise at its Gaiser bookstore, which sells hoodies, hats, pens, water bottles and other Clark gear, after a Facebook post describes a speaker approaching a staff member wearing Clark College merchandise.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
AMR Vancouver Emphasizes Classroom Training for Field Readiness
AMR's Southwest Washington unit in Vancouver says ongoing classroom training keeps EMTs and paramedics sharp, confident and ready for anything.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Aurora Gallery Marks 20 Years of Main Street Framing
Aurora Gallery on Main Street in Vancouver, Wash., has provided on-site custom framing for more than 20 years, offers more than 3,000 molding options and local artwork, and participates in First Friday and the Vancouver Arts & Music Festival as part of the Main Street Promise supported by Vancouver's Downtown Association, the city government, Visit Vancouver WA and the gallery.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College touts Vancouver campus, invites visitors
Clark College in Vancouver, Wash., posted a campus appreciation message on Facebook praising its campus as beautiful and well maintained for the community and students, and inviting visitors to visit soon to enjoy picnics in the Japanese Friendship Garden or on the lawn, walk their dogs, or sit on a bench in the sun.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver hosts free Chuukese celebration at Esther Short Park
Vancouver, Wash. — The city invites the public to a free, family-friendly event at Esther Short Park on Saturday, Aug. 30, to celebrate the city's growing Chuukese community, featuring cultural performances, traditional Chuukese food, Vietnamese iced coffee and popcorn, wellness vendors and community resources, with SWACH and two other organizations partnering to host the event.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
AMR Southwest Washington Reports Busy July
Vancouver, Wash. — AMR Southwest Washington said July was busy, reporting 2,817 ALS transports and 1,421 BLS transports, along with 12 cardiac arrests, 16 heart attacks and 108 strokes.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
National Veteran First Responder Day Celebrated in Vancouver, Wash.
Vancouver, Wash. — National Veteran First Responder Day is being celebrated today to honor those who have served in the military and continue to serve on the frontlines of communities, according to AMR Southwest Washington.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver collects 138 flag designs for new city flag
Vancouver, Wash., received 138 flag designs for its next city flag, with entries from Vancouver, the region and beyond—including 11 submitted by youth 18 and under—and finalists to be chosen at City Hall this summer.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College Outlines Three Ways to Qualify for Free Funds
Clark College in Vancouver, Wash., is outlining three options—FAFSA, WASFA and Workforce Education Services—that could help eligible students access free college funds, potentially covering tuition, living expenses and books or supplies, with contact information for the Financial Aid office and WES.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College opens enrollment for Advanced Manufacturing program
Vancouver, Wash. — Clark College says enrollment is open for its two-year Advanced Manufacturing program, designed to prepare students for well-paying, in-demand manufacturing jobs in Clark County and covering CAD and design, welding and fabrication, blueprints and schematics, manual/additive/subtractive manufacturing, and systems integration.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Oakbrook Park to add inclusive wetlands-themed play area, pickleball courts
Vancouver, Wash. — Construction is on track to add an inclusive wetlands-themed playground, shaded pickleball courts, native plantings and a Portland Loo at Oakbrook Community Park, with work expected to wrap up by mid-September and a grand opening date to be announced.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver Safe Routes earns statewide award for sidewalks
Vancouver, Wash.—Vancouver’s Safe Routes to School program earned a statewide Award of Excellence for new sidewalks, paths and flashing beacons near Franklin Elementary, with three additional improvement projects planned this year near Image, Lincoln and Walnut Grove elementary schools.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
AMR SW Washington Operates 24/7, 365 Days a Year
Vancouver, Wash. — AMR SW Washington says it operates 24/7, including weekends and holidays, rain or shine, to be available when emergencies arise.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver Lodging Tax Grant opens for cultural events
Vancouver, Wash., has opened its Lodging Tax Grant to fund cultural events and festivals serving diverse or historically underserved communities, with virtual Q&A sessions at 10 a.m. on Aug. 26 and 1 p.m. on Sept. 2 and applications available online.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College to close offices Aug. 12–13
Clark College in Vancouver, Wash., will close many student services offices Aug. 12–13 for staff development days, while classes will remain in session.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver offers car seat help for expectant parents
Vancouver, Wash. — AMR-SW Washington says those expecting a new baby can visit www.clarksafekids.com to book an appointment for car-seat installation help and tips on how to safely buckle in their newest passenger.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Downtown Stakeholders Forum to Share Updates, Resources for Vancouver Businesses
Vancouver officials announced the Downtown Stakeholders Forum to provide updates and resources for downtown businesses facing summer challenges, including construction and changes in foot traffic, with a 1 to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 19 session at City Hall's Aspen Room and an option to participate in person or online via Be Heard Vancouver.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College Announces Sigma Scholarship Winners
Clark College in Vancouver, Washington, announced on its Facebook page the six Sigma Scholarship recipients for this year—Aidan Marroquin, electrical engineering; Andrea Chacin-Munoz, civil engineering; Mireille Lueguer Ortiz, mechanical engineering; Seth Stigall, computer science; Thomas Arellano, electrical engineering; and Zachary Zamora, biomedical engineering—part of a program established in 2020 to support underrepresented students in STEM pursuing advanced math.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver council weighs impact fee deferral for multi-family housing
Vancouver, Wash. — The Vancouver City Council met Aug. 18, 2025, and discussed an ordinance to amend the municipal code to provide an impact-fee deferral for multi-family residential development.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College promotes Penguin Paths for campus walks
Clark College in Vancouver, Washington, is promoting Penguin Paths to guide campus walks, featuring color-coded penguin-foot markers for 0.5-mile, 1.3-mile and 2-mile routes with maps on the college’s website.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
AMR Spotlights Southwest Washington Paramedic Kate
Vancouver, Wash.—An AMR post highlights Kate, a paramedic in Southwest Washington, and invites others to pursue a career like hers, noting AMR identifies itself as a Global Medical Response Solution.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Advances Design Work
Vancouver, Wash.—The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program is moving forward with its design, and on Aug. 27, 2025, the Community and Equity Advisory Groups will hold a workshop to discuss program-wide guidelines for aesthetic and architectural decisions that will inform procurement and construction documents, building on public input.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
AMR Southwest Washington honors medical transporters on International Day
AMR Southwest Washington in Vancouver marked International Day of the Medical Transporter to honor professionals who keep patients moving safely—from home to hospital and everywhere in between.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver, Wash., Braces for 100-Degree Heat Through Aug. 26
Vancouver, Wash., is under a hot-weather alert with forecast highs of 100 degrees or higher through Tuesday, Aug. 26, and residents are urged to use cooling centers listed by the city or call the Housing Hotline at (360) 695-9677 for shelter assistance.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver to respond to Draft EIS comments
Vancouver, Wash., officials say they read all comments on the Our Vancouver Draft Environmental Impact Statement and will include responses in the Final EIS this winter, with a Sept. 8 deadline to submit comments at www.beheardvancouver.org/plan2045.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College teases video with Oswald, Clark leadership
Clark College said on Facebook that behind-the-scenes footage from a new video featuring Oswald and Clark leadership will be released soon, and the post includes a penguin emoji.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College announces fall 2025 tuition deadlines
Clark College in Vancouver, Wash., said on Facebook that tuition is nearly due and released its Fall 2025 enrollment and payment deadlines, with payment due Sept. 2 for May 12–Aug. 29; Sept. 8 for Aug. 30–Sept. 5; Sept. 15 for Sept. 6–12; Sept. 22 for Sept. 13–19; and day‑of‑enrollment beginning Sept. 20.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
AMR Southwest Washington: Ambulance at Home Arrives
Vancouver,Wash.—AMR's Southwest Washington division says an ambulance at a house means help has arrived, with crews trained to respond quickly, assess the situation and provide the care needed right where you are, whether it's a major emergency or a precautionary check, "You call, we come," and a reference to "A Global Medical Response Solution" for Southwest Washington.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver invites public input on 2045 environmental impact statement
Vancouver, Wash., officials are inviting residents to comment on the draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Our Vancouver, Our Future 2045 update, with a Sept. 8 deadline and online submissions at beheardvancouver.org/plan2045.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College Team Visits Vancouver Farmers Market
A Clark College team in Vancouver, Wash., stopped by the Vancouver Farmers Market to greet the community, noting that SNAP benefits can be used at the market, according to a post on the college’s Facebook page.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Chuukese Heritage Celebration in Vancouver, Wash. Celebrates Culture and Wellness
Esther Short Park in Vancouver, Wash., is hosting a free, family-friendly Chuukese heritage day through 3 p.m. featuring cultural performances including a 2 p.m. fashion show, traditional Chuukese cooking demos, Vietnamese iced coffee and popcorn, and wellness resources, organized by Sakura39ers Youth, SWACH, the Vancouver Farmers Market and the City of Vancouver, marking the city’s second Chuukese heritage proclamation and Clark County’s first.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College to close offices for Labor Day
Clark College in Vancouver, Washington, will close all offices and services on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day, the college said in a post on its Facebook page.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Main Street Promise Block Party Celebrates Local Progress
Block party celebrated local businesses and updates on Main Street Promise project.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver Promotes Emergency Preparedness Registration Drive
Vancouver, WA promotes emergency preparedness, urging residents to sign up for alerts.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College Student Earns Prestigious National Scholarship
Mallorie Quiring became first Clark College student awarded national Maxine Williams Scholarship.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
AMR Expands Services, Now Caring for Pets
AMR in Vancouver expands services to include pet care alongside human services.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver Hosts 9/11 Patriot Day Ceremony
City holds 9/11 Patriot Day ceremony at City Hall with online broadcast.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver Invites Public to Join City Boards
Vancouver encourages community involvement in updated housing, parks, and justice plans.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College Opens Fall CCE Registration for 2025
Clark College opens fall 2025 registration for Community and Continuing Education courses.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver Opens City Board Application Process
Vancouver, WA accepts board applications—apply by September 30 at their website.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
High Schoolers Gain Hands-On Healthcare Experience
High schoolers gained hands-on healthcare skills in a simulated emergency room.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver Launches Pre-bid for New Bridge Shelter
Vancouver City advances with 120-bed bridge shelter project for comprehensive care.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver Unveils First Cycle Track on Fourth Plain
Vancouver unveils upgraded bike, bus route featuring its first protected cycle track.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College Dinner Raises Funds for Conservation
Clark College’s invasive species-themed dinner raised funds for conservation and education.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
AMR Expands Ambulance Fleet for Vancouver Calls
AMR's Vancouver ambulances ready with increased resources for community care.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Vancouver's Source Climbing Center Reopens for Fall Season
Downtown climbing center reopens with varied experiences for all levels.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College Unveils 2025-2026 Student Ambassadors
Clark College names student ambassadors for tours, events, and campus support.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Clark College Honors Staff at Opening Day Ceremony
Clark College honors outstanding staff and faculty achievements on Opening Day.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Seattle SuperHawks Host Gary Payton at Legends Night
Seattle's USBL team the SuperHawks, with Gary Payton listed as associate head coach, will host the Vancouver Bears for Sonics Legends Night on Wednesday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. PST at Royal Brougham Pavilion on the Seattle Pacific University campus, with Payton joined by Sam Perkins, Shawn Kemp and Xavier McDaniel; tickets are at seattlesuperhawks.com/tickets and the game will stream on Roku TV and watch.usbl.com.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
FlyOver at Navy Pier marks two-year anniversary; Vancouver expansion.
FlyOver at Navy Pier in Chicago is celebrating two years of operation, offering a multisensory, theater-style flight over the city, as the Believe Chicago experience is now available at the same FlyOver location in Vancouver.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
WSDOT Honors 61 Colleagues Killed in Work Zones
The Washington State Department of Transportation honored 61 colleagues killed in work zones since 1950 with a vigil by the honor guard as families gathered to remember, survivors shared near-miss stories, and officials urged motorists to slow down, put down their phones and pay attention.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
ASU Alumni Take Seven-Night Alaska Cruise
Arizona State University alumni in Tempe, Arizona, report a seven-night Alaska cruise aboard Star Seeker, a deluxe all-suite small ship, from Juneau to Vancouver through the Inside Passage, with visits to remote coastal towns and views of glaciers, snowcapped mountains and icy seas, and the report provides a booking link: https://ow.ly/72aR50YExeq.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seattle launches Regulatory Request System
SEATTLE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, unveiled the Regulatory Request System to streamline permit paperwork, offering real-time tracking and summer outreach ahead of its Oct. 1, 2026 rollout as part of the "Building Infrastructure, Not Working" initiative.
| May 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM | Gov |
Western Meadowlark named Bird of the Week
Birds Connect Seattle designated the Western Meadowlark as Bird of the Week, praising its bright yellow belly, black V-shaped collar and flute-like song, its preference for grasslands and fields, its year-round presence in parts of western Washington, and its ground-nesting camouflage, with more information at birdweb.org.
| May 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM | Community |
I-5 in Vancouver to continue weekend road work
Crews on southbound I-5 through Vancouver will continue work into the weekend, using a drop-hammer "guillotine" breaker to crack, seat and overlay a 50-year-old stretch between NE 179th Street and the I-5/I-205 split, with lane closures, reduced speeds and expected delays.
| May 13, 2026 at 6:38 PM | Gov |
15-year-old Mio Imai wins Curb Concerto Competition with Nashville Symphony
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fifteen-year-old violinist Mio Imai won the Curb Concerto Competition with the Nashville Symphony, performing the Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor to take the top prize.
| Apr 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM | Arts |
Seattle fire warns against smoke grenades at games
Seattle fire officials warned that smoke grenades and flares should not be brought to or used at sports games because they pose a fire hazard and emit dangerous carbon monoxide, as Seattle Fire hosted a workshop with Vancouver, B.C., Fire & Rescue, the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Santa Clara Fire Department to share planning information and conduct pyrotechnics training.
| Apr 22, 2026 at 2:20 AM | Fire |
Plane makes emergency landing on SR 14 in Vancouver
A small plane made an emergency landing on eastbound SR 14 at milepost 2.4 in Vancouver, Wash., coming to rest on the shoulder and prompting a brief right-lane closure; all lanes were reopened by 1:40 p.m. and no injuries were reported.
| Apr 18, 2026 at 6:55 PM | Gov |
Buffalo Bandits top Vancouver, per postgame report.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bandits beat Vancouver last night, according to the team's postgame report that included a quote about it being a "game of runs" and the crowd behind them.
| Apr 5, 2026 at 12:09 PM | Sports |
Kraken earned a win in Vancouver on team-wide effort
The Seattle Kraken earned a win in Vancouver, according to an official Kraken news release that praised every line, defense and goaltenders for working together and noted the speed, intensity and energy on the bench, with postgame remarks from Matty Beniers, Jared McCann and Bobby McMann and head coach Lane Lambert, and postgame sound presented by New Amsterdam Vodka.
| Mar 15, 2026 at 1:36 AM | Sports |
Wrong-way crash blocks I-5 north of Ridgefield; detour set
Clark County, Wash.—All northbound lanes of Interstate 5 near State Route 502 (milepost 12), south of Ridgefield, are blocked after a collision involving a wrong-way vehicle, with northbound detours at Exit 11 for SR 502/Battle Ground and motorists urged to avoid the area or expect significant delays, according to WSDOT.
| Mar 9, 2026 at 8:38 AM | Gov |
Sea-Tac counts down 100 days to World Cup
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport marked 100 days and counting, posting that the West Coast is ready to welcome the world and that it will get fans from Vancouver to Seattle to the Bay Area and Los Angeles from gate to game, “See you in June.”
| Mar 3, 2026 at 4:24 PM | Gov |
Push-bumper truck clears jackknifed I-205 near Vancouver
The Washington State Department of Transportation says a jackknifed truck blocked all southbound lanes of I-205 near Vancouver on Monday and was cleared with a push-bumper truck, which the agency called its solution and noted the line "PUSH IT REAL GOOD," while thanking partners @wastatepatrol and @ccfd6.
| Feb 26, 2026 at 6:42 PM | Gov |
Sounders, Whitecaps meet in CONCACAF Round of 16 Leg 2
Seattle Sounders FC will face Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16, with Leg 2 set for March 18 at 8 p.m. PT at One Spokane Stadium in Spokane; tickets go on sale to season-ticket members Feb. 26 at 9 a.m. PT and to the public Feb. 27 at 9 a.m. PT.
| Feb 26, 2026 at 12:19 AM | Sports |
Porter Airlines Launches Nonstop Phoenix-Ottawa Service
Porter Airlines celebrates inaugural nonstop flight from Phoenix to Ottawa.
| Feb 7, 2026 at 7:25 PM | Airport |