Happy Monday, Vancouver!

Well, it finally happened: the great In-N-Out Burger Vancouver grand opening on Thursday came, saw, and (somehow) did not immediately collapse Mill Plain and 136th Avenue.

Despite the hype (even though 80% of our readers said they weren’t going to check out In-n-Out on opening day), the traffic situation remained shockingly…functional. We were on the ground to investigate…check out our video below for the full opening day experience: 

This week’s headlines also include news of a local restaurant closing its doors, and a local utility provider's rate hike (that you definitely didn't ask for).

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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😭 The Sedgwick in Vancouver, WA is Permanently Closing on 5/8/2026

It's the end of an era (and no, we're not okay). After 5 years of first dates, birthday parties, celebrations, and a few life decisions made over cocktails, The Sedgwick is closing its doors for good on May 8th, 2026. Shout out to Tim and Melissa McCusker for giving Vancouver a spot that somehow worked everything: date night, book club, prom pics, and more. One last chance to go back for old times' sake...or finally try it like you've been saying you would for the past 5 years (time flies!)

📈 NW Natural Plans To Raise Natural Gas Rates Nearly 20%

Northwest Natural is looking to turn up the heat on your wallet with a (nearly) proposed 20% rate hike! 🫠 If regulators don't extinguish this plan, Clark County residents could see an average monthly jump of nearly $13 starting this August. Washington’s Attorney General, Nick Brown, is already calling the increase "unjustified" for captive consumers.

While NW Natural claims they need the extra gas to keep things safe, critics say they’re just fueling a cost-of-living crisis. By 2028, you could be burning through an extra $268 a year just to keep the pilot light on. Don't let your budget go up in smoke without a fight! The UTC still needs to approve the plan, so stay tuned to see if this proposal gets snuffed out.

WEATHER

It’s looking suspiciously like spring here, folks!

Monday, 4/27: 62/47 🌥️ Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday, 4/28: 61/40 🌤️ Cloudy
Wednesday, 4/29: 71/46 ☀️ Sunny
Thursday, 4/30: 75/47 ☁️ Partly Cloudy

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [4/27 - 4/30]

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, APRIL 27th

🎧 Audiobook Walking Club @ Camas Public Library | 9:30AM (FREE)
This free monthly meetup is for the audiobook addicts who want to listen while moving their legs. Participants have an hour to walk and listen before a half-hour of optional socializing. Make sure to check the weather for plot twists (i.e. cancellations).

🐧 Penguin Talks @ Camas Public Library | 12PM (FREE)
Have you ever stayed up late at night, staring at the ceiling, wondering what the Port of Camas-Washougal actually does? Because same. Get the full rundown from Executive Director Trang Lam about marinas, airports, and all the behind-the-scenes stuff keeping East Clark County afloat. It’s a deep dive (nautical pun fully intended) into our local infrastructure that doesn't require a life jacket.

🏃‍♂️ 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.

🎨 Star Wars Paint & Sip Night @ Vice Beer | 6PM ($44)
May the pour be with you! Pre-game Star Wars Day (May 4th) with a themed Paint & Sip event at Vice Beer...where your masterpiece may or may not look like Yoda, but beer you will drink. Pick your vibe: classic Star Wars scene or go full PNW and swap in a Sasquatch (Chewbacca’s local cousin).

🤣 Chicks & Giggles @ 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.

🤣 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, APRIL 28th

🧑‍💼 Industry Hiring Fair @ Evergreen High School | 4:30PM (FREE)
Looking for a new job...or just a better one? This Industry Hiring Fair is your chance to meet local employers, make connections, and flash that resume like it's your money maker (because it is). Bonus: free resume help beforehand (4PM - 5PM) and childcare, so you can focus on landing that next opportunity without multitasking like a superhero. 

✍️ Shut Up and Write! @ The ARTS Centered | 5:15PM (FREE)
Calling all writers (yes, even you with the half-finished novel hiding in Google Docs)! This is focused weekly writing time to just show up, get words on the page, and meet some fellow word nerds. Write, write, write!

🚲 Urbanism Happy Hour @ Tap Union | 6:30PM (FREE)
Grab your helmet and your happy hour appetite…it’s time for Cycle Vancouver’s Urbanism Happy Hour at Tap Union! Meet fellow two-wheeled enthusiasts, swap stories from the bike lane, and toast to better mobility, stronger community, and fewer potholes.

🌸 A Women’s Circle on Menopause and Peri-Menopause @ Camas Public Library | 6:30PM (FREE)
Hot flashes and...cool vibes?! This free women’s circle with Dr. Kellie Moore (and other guest experts) is here to help you navigate perimenopause and menopause without spiraling. This month’s focus is nervous system regulation...and we all need that, don't we?!

🎱 Autumn Pinny Cup Tournament @ Silver Ball Social Club | 7PM ($12)
Ready to have a ball? Head over to Silver Ball Social Club for a flippin’ cool pinball tournament. Players will be matched together on teams, regardless of skill levels, so get ready to roll over your opponents!

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29th

🪡 Open Craft @ Hook & Needle Fiber | 4PM - 7PM (FREE)
For when you’re feeling crafty, but also a little too lazy to follow official directions. Bring your supplies, hang out, and make something beautiful at this open craft session...or a tangled mess. We don’t judge!

🤝 Volunteer Match-Up @ The Ripple Space | 4:30PM (FREE)
So, this is basically like speed dating…for your altruistic side? Meet ten local nonprofits in quick-fire rounds and see which one makes your heart say “hey, I could volunteer here.” Low commitment, high impact, and zero risk of getting ghosted...unless you ghost them.

🎺 Music Night @ Willful Wine | 5PM – 7PM (FREE)
Sip wine and sway awkwardly at this delightful evening of music and merlot. Willful Wine knows how to pair a Pinot with a trumpet solo. Wine not?!

♻️ Recycling Done Right @ Cascade Park Library | 6PM (FREE)
Turns out, you've probably been recycling wrong. Come fix that in this free workshop sponsored by the City of Vancouver and earn smug eco karma points (or something). 

🍷 Wine School @ Dovetail Cellars | 6PM ($30)
It’s time to wine a little (and learn a lot). This interactive Wine School dives deep into Suav Blanc with five blind tastings from around the world. There will be guided discussion, the chance to rate each wine, and 10% off any future wines. Hey, education should come with perks…wine not?! 

🃏 Tabletop and Taps @ Vault31 Bar | 6PM (FREE)
Board games are always a good idea. Join your fellow nerds at this board game meet-up and get ready to pwn some n00bs at Catan. Bring your A-game, or just bring yourself and let the dice and drinks (or both?!) decide your fate.

📝 Poetry Street PNW @ Camas Public Library | 6:15PM (FREE)
Come share your verses, snap for strangers, and bask in the cozy glow of Pacific Northwest wordsmithing at this free event. 

🚢 The Port of Vancouver Lecture Series @ The Kiggins Theatre | 6:30PM (FREE)
The Port of Vancouver’s lecture series is back, and yes...it’s actually free (in this economy?!). This installment, “Collaboration is Key: Why the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma formed The Northwest Seaport Alliance,” dives into...surprise, surprise...exactly why the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma formed The Northwest Seaport Alliance. RSVP required!

🤣 Comedy Night @ Shanahan’s | 8PM (FREE)
Grab the mic (literally) every Wednesday! In-person sign-ups kick off at 7:30, and the stage lights blaze at 8:00. Hosted by the one and only Sean Grace, this is your chance to shine, stumble, or just watch others do both.

THURSDAY, APRIL 30th

✍️ The Craft of Writing @ Vancouver Library | 10:30AM (FREE)
This writer’s group dives into the craft of writing with a mix of exercises, book discussions, and friendly workshopping. Explore published gems across memoir, fiction, and non-fiction, then test-drive your own stories in a supportive, collaborative setting.

🦋 Custom Claw Clips for Adults @ Camas Public Library | 4PM (FREE)
Time to get a grip...on style! Design your own custom claw clips with beads, rhinestones, and your personal touch. All supplies included. Claw-some creations? Check.

🏃‍♀️ Vancouver Run, Grub, and Chug @ The Vancouver Waterfront | 6:45PM (FREE)
Run for your health, and drink for...well, fun. Kind of like a race but with fewer rules and more rewards. This run club meets weekly, so if this is your vibe, guess what? You can do it next week, too!

🧖 Community Spa Night @ Dandelion Teahouse | 7PM ($50)
Are you ready to feel tea-riffic?! This self-care (fun)draiser benefits the Vancouver Pride Block Party, all while pampering...you! Attendees will receive mini reiki sessions, mini massage sessions, foot soaks, tarot readings and a sound bath. Positivi-tea and social good?! Sign us up!

WEEKLY EVENTS

Note: please call or visit each establishment’s website before visiting for a particular event in case details have changed.

BINGO

[MONDAY] Music Bingo Monday @ Ghost Runners Brewery | 7PM (FREE)
[TUESDAY] Bingo @ Grapes n Hops | 6PM (FREE)
[WEDNESDAY] Not Boring Music Bingo @ Fortside Brewing | 6PM (FREE)
[WEDNESDAY] Bar Card Bingo @ Vancouver Elks Lodge | 6PM (FREE)
[THURSDAY] 5 Star Bingo @ Doomsday Brewing Pub | 6PM (FREE)
[THURSDAY] Adult Bingo @ Underbar | 7PM (FREE)

TRIVIA

[MONDAY] Monday Night Trivia @ Shorewood Restaurant and Bar | 6PM (FREE)[MONDAY] Trivia Night @ Pour Choices Pub | 6:30PM (FREE)
[MONDAY] 5 Star Trivia @ Gossip in the Grain | 6:30PM (FREE)
[MONDAY] Trivia Night @ Thirsty Sasquatch | 8PM (FREE)
[MONDAY] Trivia Monday @ Full Heart Irish Pub | 9PM (FREE) 
[TUESDAY] Trivia Night @ Oak Tree Station | 6PM (FREE)
[TUESDAY] Last Call Trivia @ Tip Top Tavern | 7PM (FREE)
[TUESDAY] 5 Star Trivia @ Playmakers Hazel Dell | 7PM (FREE) 
[TUESDAY] Trivia Tuesday @ Underbar | 7PM (FREE)
[TUESDAY] 5 Star Trivia @ JB’s Taphouse and Grill | 7PM (FREE)
[TUESDAY] Trivia Night @ Ole’s Outpost | 7PM (FREE)
[WEDNESDAY] Not Rocket Science Trivia @ Coral Club | 7:30PM (FREE)
[WEDNESDAY] 5 Star Trivia @ Grapes n Hops | 6PM (FREE)
[WEDNESDAY] Last Call Trivia @ Victor23 | 7PM (FREE)
[THURSDAY] 5 Star Trivia @ Doomsday Brewing Pub and Pizza | 6PM (FREE)
[THURSDAY] 5 Star Trivia Night @ Ghost Runner Brewery | 7PM (FREE)
[THURSDAY] 5 Star Trivia Night @ Grady’s Public House | 7PM (FREE)
[THURSDAY] Not Rocket Science Trivia @ Brickhouse | 7PM (FREE)
[THURSDAY] Trivia Thursday @ Breakside Vancouver | 6PM (FREE)

Lateral Thinking Puzzle of the Day

🧠 Time to put your thinking cap on!

Welcome to our Lateral Thinking Puzzle section, where things aren’t always as they seem. Ready to challenge your brain with some tricky scenarios and unexpected twists? Let’s see if you can crack the puzzle!

We’ll give you the answer in Thursday’s edition of The PNW Report (Vancouver)!

Today’s Puzzle: What gets bigger the more you take away from it?

Last Thursday’s Question + Answer: If you have me, you want to share me. If you share me, you don’t have me. What am I? [Answer: A secret]