Happy Monday, Vancouver!

Hope you all survived the soggy weekend, Vancouver! The good news: we’re back to our regularly scheduled summer sunshine (at least for now). The better news: some lucky drivers managed to score premium gas at unleaded prices at the 192nd Costco this past weekend…if that was you, congrats on living every Clark County commuter’s dream. And the best news? This week is packed with events!

Here's what to expect in today's edition of The PNW Report (Vancouver)😀 

📰 Local News
☁️ Weather
🎉 Events & Things To Do
🤔 Lateral Thinking Puzzle

Let's get started!

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🇺🇸 The Plot For a New City Flag Thickens

Remember that competition the City hosted for a new flag? Yeah, we’ve got updates! Vancouver’s old flag (aka Clipart 1993) is finally getting retired. The city got 138 new designs…everything from minimalist mountains to salmon, birds, and, somehow, LeBron James. Check them out at City Hall before the committee picks a winner later this year.

WEATHER

Time to turn those sprinklers back on, Vancouver!

Monday, 8/18: 78/56 ☀️ Sunny
Tuesday, 8/19: 81/57 ☁️ Cloudy
Wednesday, 8/20: 81/55 ☀️ Sunny
Thursday, 8/21: 88/57 ☀️ Sunny

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [8/19 - 8/21]

Looking for something fun to do this week? You’re in the right place! 🎉 

Stay tuned for Thursday morning’s newsletter, where we’ll give the lowdown on all the cool upcoming weekend events!

MONDAY, AUGUST 18th

🩸 Red Cross Blood Drive @ Cascade Park Library | 10AM - 3PM (FREE)
This isn’t your average library circulation…Cascade Park Library is checking out blood donations! Swing by the Red Cross Blood Drive and save lives, one pint at a time. Now that’s a happy ending!

🏃‍♂️ Run Club @ Foot Traffic | 5:45PM (FREE)
Looking for an excuse to be active but mostly just want to socialize? This run club is 50% chatting, 50% running, and 100% a good time. They meet at the Trader Joe’s on Chkalov, you know, just in case you wanna grab some cheese for the drive home.

🤣 Downtown Laughs @ Donnell’s | 6PM - 8PM (FREE)
Mondays don’t have to be so miserable…laugh your way into the week at Donnell’s! Grab a drink, find a good seat, and get ready for an evening of raw, unfiltered comedy from some of the funniest locals around.

🧩 Speed Puzzling @ Contrarian’s Cafe | 6:30PM ($25 - $30)
Wanna get jiggy with it?! Put your skills to the test in this high-stakes, competitive jigsaw showdown at Contrarian’s Cafe. Race against other puzzle masters as individuals or pairs, depending on what strikes your fancy.

🤣 Open Mic Comedy @ Underbar | 8PM - 10PM (FREE)
Underbar’s Open Mic, hosted by Juan Duran, is the place to be to beat the Monday blues. Their drink selection doesn’t hurt either tbh…sip sip hooray!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19th

📈 Startup Conversations in the Couve @ The VIC | 9:30AM (FREE)
Each month, Startup Conversations in the Couve puts a local founder in the hot seat to share how their idea went from spark to startup. You’ll hear where it all began, the hurdles along the way, and what’s next on their roadmap. Today’s event features Cody Goldberg of Harper’s Playground - because if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life!

💵 Business Tax Basics @ Cascade Park Library | 10AM (FREE)
Join Nicholas Baer from the Washington State Department of Revenue for a no-nonsense guide to the taxes your business might actually owe. On the syllabus: registration, nexus, excise returns, and all the fine print that keeps accountants up at night. Perfect for new businesses (or anyone who wants to avoid a surprise from the taxman). Don’t get lax about tax!

✍️ Shut Up and Write! @ Vancouver Community Library | 5:15PM (FREE)
Finally! A local writer’s group that encourages you to stop procrastinating and actually, finally, literally put words on the page. No endless small talk, no excuses…just quiet, focused time to write. WRITE ON!