Happy Thursday, Vancouver!

We have good news and bad news for you. The bad news? The temperatures are dropping. The good news? The SEAHAWKS ARE HEATING UP!

Our boys in blue have officially advanced to the NFC Championship and will be facing off against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, January 25th at 3:30 PM.

If you’re not a football fan, don’t worry…we’ve still got lots for you to do in our (freezing) city.

Anyways, 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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LOCAL NEWS

🚦 After a Long Road… 137th Ave Is Finally Open

After months of cones, closures, and detours, NE 137th Avenue is officially open to cars. While a little cosmetic work is still happening (sidewalks, bike paths, landscaping, and all the finishing touches that make it look intentional), the big win is that you can now actually drive it.

The project (under construction since June 2024) brings wider lanes, a center turn lane near Fourth Plain, shiny new roundabouts (so many roundabouts), improved lighting, sidewalks, bike paths, and safer connections all along the corridor. Final paving and striping will wrap up as weather cooperates closer to spring 2026, but for now? Give your Waze some rest!

WEATHER [1/23 - 1/25]

Stay warm out there, folks!

Friday, 1/23: 45/27 ☀️ Sunny
Saturday, 1/24: 45/27 ☀️ Sunny
Sunday, 1/25: 42/35 🌥️ Mostly Cloudy

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [1/23 - 1/25]

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

Stay tuned for Monday morning’s newsletter, where we’ll give the lowdown on all the cool upcoming weekday events for next week!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23rd

📝 Smash Journals @ Two Moons Wellness | 7PM ($25 - $35)
Hate journaling but love feelings? Perfect. Enter smash journaling! Join this Smash Journal workshop where you’ll learn how to turn a notebook into a gloriously messy art journal…maybe you can even journal about how much you hate journaling?!

🪩 Intro to Mediumship @ Love Potion Magickal Perfumerie | 6PM ($50)
Ever wanted to peek behind the veil? Join evidential psychic medium Daniel Monroe for an intro to mediumship class and learn the language of spirit in a grounded, beginner-friendly way at Love Potion Magickal Perfumerie.

🌈 Queer and Trans Meet-Up @ Dandelion Teahouse | 5:30PM (FREE)
Yay for equali-tea! Come sip some beverages with fellow members of the LGBTQIA community at Dandelion Teahouse. Allies are always welcome!

🏠 Marshall House Tour @ Officer’s Row | 10AM (FREE)
Step inside the Marshall House, where Queen Anne elegance meets military history. Once home to General George C. Marshall, this turreted treasure features stained glass, intricate woodwork, and a peek into the past with period furnishings and a recreated study. Walk-in tours available Wed–Fri, 10–2, and select Saturdays, 11–3.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24th

🇰🇷 K-Pop: Huntrixx Takeover @ Vancouver Mall | 1:30PM - 4:30PM (FREE)
The HUNTRIXX crew is taking over Vancouver Mall for a high-energy, concert performance with choreo and sing-along moments to “How It’s Done,” “Golden,” and “What It Sounds Like,” followed by a photo meet & greet with the cosplay characters. We’re going up, up, up!

👏 Stewardship Saturday @ Columbia Springs | 9AM - 12PM (FREE)
Say goodbye to screen time and hello to green time! Take the Reset Pledge at Columbia Springs and spend the morning with the trails instead of your phone. All the tools and guidance will be provided at this family-friendly volunteer event. Who’s ready to kick some grass?!

💍 Say Yes to the Dress with Randy Fenoli @ Crown Bridal | 9AM - 5PM ($150)
Say yes…to the ultimate dress moment! For $150 (applied to your gown when you say yes), you’ll get one-on-one glam time with the legendary Randy Fenoli (from the popular TLC TV show) during a 90-minute private appointment. If finding the dress with the Randy sounds like your fairy tale…this is the tulle deal.

🍽️ Robert Burns Supper @ Hotel Indigo | 5PM ($150)
Are you ready to feel the burn(s)?! The Robert Burns Supper is back, and it’s got twenty years of flavor to celebrate. Enjoy a swoon-worthy dinner by El Gaucho, excellent wines, live music, and auctions. Best part? Every bite and bid supports the next generation of chefs, winemakers, brewers, and distillers. Come eat well, toast loudly, and do some serious good.

🫐 Blueberry Pruning Workshop @ Heritage Farm | 10AM - 12PM ($10)
Berry obsessed? Same. Let the Master Gardeners show you how to prune your blueberry bushes like a pro (and not like someone wildly snipping and hoping for the best). Partake in some hands-on trimming at the blueberry demo field…where you’ll practice the fine art of cutting back now so you can brag later?!

🛩️ Open Saturday @ Pearson Field Education Center | 10AM - 3PM (FREE)
Soar into a free Saturday adventure at Pearson Field from 10AM - 3PM, where your kids can geek out on flight simulators, launch stuff into vertical wind tunnels, and learn STEAM-y things…just plane awesome!

🌚 Once in a Blue Moon Sale @ Downtown Camas | 10AM - 6PM (FREE)
This sale only happens once in a blue moon…and yep, this is that moment! Downtown Camas is throwing its 7th Annual Once In A Blue Moon Sale, and the deals are so good they’re practically lunar events. Look for blue-tagged bargains, scoop up shop giveaways, and hunt down hidden Blue Moons around downtown for prizes.

🏥 Volunteer Engagement Summit @ Fuel Medical | 11AM - 3PM (FREE)
Looking to give back without giving up your whole weekend? Join the 2026 Volunteer & Community Engagement Summit. Stroll through 15 local organizations, find a cause that sparks joy (thanks Marie Kondo), and connect with your community.

🛒 Vancouver Farmers Market @ Esther Short Park | 10AM - 2PM (FREE)
Your weekly reminder that vegetables can be aesthetic and bread is always the answer. Stock up, stroll around, and try not to spend all your money on honey and hot sauce. But, if you do, at least you’re spending local?!