Vancouver Wine & Jazz Fest: Celebrating its 25th anniversary from Aug. 22–24 at Esther Short Park, the festival brings Grammy winners and local acts together for three days of wine, music and community — check out the lineup.
Vancouver shelves fifth site: The city paused plans for a fifth Safe Stay community in late 2023 to prioritize a 120-bed bridge shelter expected by summer 2026 — find out what comes next.
What $1,500 rents in Clark County: The Columbian’s RentCafe analysis finds Vancouver renters snag about 784 sq ft for $1,500, Camas averages 689 sq ft, and U.S. renters get around 715 sq ft at that price point — find out what your budget can buy.
All-abilities playground debuts: The Elizabeth Austin Playground at Fruit Valley Park opened Saturday with fully fenced grounds, rubber bird-themed surfacing and adaptive equipment—from zip-line swings and slides to rope climbers and a water feature—all funded by the Kuni Foundation in honor of a community leader’s vision for inclusive play. — find out how it’s designed for every child.
Takeover trimmed to opioid care: The Cowlitz Indian Tribe has revised its plan, now taking only Columbia River’s NorthStar opioid treatment clinic while leaving other mental health services independent — learn what this means.
Other Vancouver headlines this week
- Vancouver has identified 20 underutilized downtown sites
- Bridge replacement delays will cost $1M daily
- Companies fight copper wire theft surge
- Vancouver seeks memorable new flag design
- Back-to-school rush hits Vancouver Mall early
- Coworking incubator opened at Vancouver Innovation Center
