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In today’s planning-your-week edition: Proposal could add 280 units, from intern to port leader, and spring Chinook season opens + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Vancouver protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

Proposal could add 280 units: Evergreen Habitat for Humanity seeks $4 million in state funds to expand affordable housing in Vancouver mobile home parks and Hazel Dell. They’ve raised $6 million as lawmakers consider funding — see what’s in the proposal.

From intern to port leader: After a year at the helm, Port of Ridgefield executive director Ethan Perry recently reflected as cleanup winds down and redevelopment nears construction. He was appointed permanently in May — read the full story.

Cautious optimism for anglers: Spring Chinook season on the Columbia opened March 1 and runs through April 8, with lower overall forecasts than last year but hopes for stronger returns near Vancouver — get season rules and forecast.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Shop kids’ business fair at Ashwood
• Discuss Super Burp! with your child
• Dance to Pure Country & Friends
• You’re probably overpaying for car insurance

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 We got your back

Brows, lashes, and finds: When your arches need pep and your makeup bag needs a reset, High Brow Social Club delivers precise brow shaping, lash lift flair, and an ethical cosmetics boutique. A quick tidy often pairs with a new go-to serum, all in one swoop.

Saucy wing situation: Grains of Wrath in Camas turns out seriously crispy wings with sauces like Carolina Gold, Korean BBQ, Classic Buffalo, plus a rotating Fire in the Hole. House beer cools things down… ideal for weeknights when the air fryer just won’t cut it.

Where locals go to swing: Perfect for a close-to-home escape, Camas Meadows Golf Club delivers a scenic, tree-lined 18, a lighted, heated driving range, and a laid-back pace. It’s easy to chase birdies with a buddy, then swap highlights over comfort fare and cocktails at Hickory Restaurant + Bar.

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📆 Our favorite events this week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

👙 Hidden Layers: Women’s Undergarments and How They’ve Shaped Ladies’ Liberties @ Camas Public Library | Thursday (3/5) at 7:00 PM – Whether you survived whalebone or swear by a sports bra, this cheeky talk traces how undergarments shaped women’s freedoms, and why folks kept getting their panties in a twist. Led by veteran costume designer Diane Johnston. Registration required, camaspl.org/HIDDENLAYERS.

⚖ 12 Incompetent Jurors @ Magenta Theater | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Jury duty you’ll actually enjoy, courtesy of Magenta Theater on Main’s 12 Incompetent Jurors, a fast, fur-filled parody of 12 Angry Men. Expect oddball deliberations, a wannabe lawyer, and feline-fueled chaos, and feel smug that your $15, open seating ticket sends 50% to Shifted Theory.

🎺 The Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra @ Providence Academy Ballroom | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Craving a little Roaring 20s without leaving town, the Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra swings into the historic Providence Academy Ballroom. Dress your ankles, not your attitude, and dance or listen with a dance floor, beer, wine, snacks, ADA ramp, and ample parking. All ages.

🎈 20 Years of Play: Kazoodles Birthday Party @ Kazoodles Toys | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Kazoodles is turning 20, which means the toy store that saved countless last-minute birthdays is throwing one for itself. Expect easy drop-ins, fun, surprises, and neighborly chatter. Swing by to toast two decades, relive your inner kid, and claim it’s for the grandkids.

🎶 Fundraiser Concert for Family Promise @ Garden Grove – Community of Christ | Saturday (3/7) at 3:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to swap the couch for something that matters, this benefit concert is it. Pay what you can, enjoy live music, and back Family Promise, America’s leader tackling family homelessness. Bring big hearts, small bills, and your best clap.

💼 Children’s Business Fair @ Ashwood Taps & Trucks | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Swing by Ashwood Taps and Trucks for a pop-up marketplace run entirely by kid entrepreneurs. Shop handmade goodies, slime, and surprisingly polished business plans while you grab a pint, chat with neighbors, and let the kids teach you about profit margins.

🥣 Spring Bowls @ Melt Glass Art Supply | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Skip the yardwork and craft a spring fused glass bowl or plate, no experience required. Choose your design and colors, they provide materials, guidance, and kiln magic, then pick up your masterpiece in about two weeks. Makes a classy gift, or a smug centerpiece.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/4 Shakespeare’s Othello @ Liberty Theatre – 6:55 PM
• 3/4 Aurora: What Happened to the Earth? @ Kiggins Theatre – 7:00 PM
• 3/5 Dead Man’s Cell Phone @ Decker Theatre – 7:30 PM
• 3/6 First Friday Art Walk @ Downtown, Vancouver – 5:00 PM
• 3/6 Mary Poppins @ Fort Vancouver High School – 7:00 PM
• 3/7 Auditions for God of Carnage @ The Arts Centered – 1:00 PM
• 3/8 Jubilate! @ First Presbyterian Church of Vancouver, WA – 3:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• Treat yourself: Save $ on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Vancouver report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 60°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 18%

Patchy fog before 9am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. East northeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Tomorrow – High: 54°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 93%

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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