Happy Thursday, Vancouver!

We’ve got a little bit of everything for our readers this weekend! First up: Easter egg hunt season is upon us, and we’ve rounded up the best places to let the kids (or you, no judgment) sprint competitively for candy-filled plastic eggs.

Second up…what was that mysterious sound on Tuesday night at 1AM?? If you heard it, you’re not alone…and yes, we made it a poll because we need answers. P.S. if you know what the sound was, please share.

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

📉 Evergreen Schools Cuts 83 Positions as Part of $14 Million Budget Cuts

Things got tough at Evergreen Public Schools this week, as the board approved $14 million in cuts, including 83 staff positions and the elimination of the fifth-grade band and orchestra program (cue the saddest trombone imaginable). District leaders point to declining enrollment (down from 26,000 to under 22,000 students), inflation, and lagging state funding as the reason for the ongoing budget squeeze…marking the fourth round of major cuts in five years. Parents worry the cuts could drive enrollment down even further, while critics argue there may have been other places to trim first.

The Ultimate Guide to Free + Low-Cost Easter Egg Hunts in Vancouver, WA and Clark County (2026) - The PNW Report

WEATHER [3/27 - 3/29]

Hey, at least it’s not raining, right?!

Friday, 3/27: 67/37 🌥️ Mostly Cloudy
Saturday, 3/28: 63/41 ⛅️ Partly Cloudy
Sunday, 3/29: 56/39 ☁️ Cloudy

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [3/27 - 3/29]

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, MARCH 27th

🎨 Art Supply Swap @ Kindred Vancouver | All Day (FREE)
Got a graveyard of half-used craft supplies? Time to brush up on your decluttering at this art supply swap. Bring yarn, paint, beads and draw from what others bring. No supplies? No problem. You’re still welcome to browse, snag some inspo, and grab a glue gun (or whatever strikes your fancy).

🥔 Spuddies @ Carr Buick GMC | 8AM – 2PM (FREE)
A loaded potato…at a car dealership? We’re just as confused as you are (but honestly also fully on board). Head to Carr Buick GMC where Spuddies is serving up loaded spuds, because apparently your next vehicle purchase pairs best with sour cream and chives?! Carbs and cars, baby!

🏳️‍🌈 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!

🧜‍♀️ The Little Mermaid, Jr @ Union High School | 7PM ($8 – $12)
Shell yeah, it’s showtime! Union High School dives under the sea with The Little Mermaid Jr., bringing Ariel and friends to life in a splashy, family-friendly production inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale.

😂 Next Stop Comedy @ Wyld Pines | 8PM ($27)
All aboard the laugh track! Next Stop Comedy will be pulling into Wyld Pines, delivering a brand-new lineup of comics every time. The best part? No drink minimum!

SATURDAY, MARCH 28th

🚴 Bikes and Coffee @ Pro Caliber Vancouver | 9AM (FREE)
Rise and grind…your gears! Kick off your morning at Pro Caliber Motorsports with Bikes & Coffee. Hang out with fellow riders, admire some good-looking bikes, and sip coffee from Gold Cup Coffee House. This morning is wheelie hard to beat!

🌱 Potting Parties @ Center for Agriculture | 9AM – 12PM (FREE)
Ready to get your hands dirty for a good cause? Join the Clark Conservation District for Potting Parties, where you’ll prep native plants for their future glow-up along local streams. Think of it as plant daycare?! But with more mud and fewer nap times.

🗂️ Free Paper Shredding Event @ Salmon Creek Lions Club | 10AM – 1PM (DONATIONS WELCOME)
Got a stack of old bills, tax docs, or mysterious paperwork you’ve been meaning to deal with? WE GOT U FAM. The Salmon Creek Lions Club is hosting a paper shredding event so you can safely destroy sensitive docs without breaking your shredder.

🎈 17th Children’s Festival @ Vancouver Mall | 10AM – 3PM (FREE)
Vancouver Family Magazine is bringing the 17th Annual Children’s Festival to the Vancouver Mall. There will be face painting, balloon art, games, prizes, and enough activities to entertain the kiddos into exhaustion (in theory).

🛒 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?!

👗 Project Cinderella @ Evergreen High School | 10AM – 4PM (FREE)
The Evergreen High School National Honor Society is hosting Project Cinderella, where students can find free prom looks, from dresses and suits to all the finishing touches. Open to all, but especially geared toward high school students. This is your chance to ball on a budget (as in ballroom… but also, yes, free).

🍞 Advanced Sourdough Workshop @ Pomeroy Farm | 11AM ($45)
Ready to rise to the occasion? Head to Pomeroy Farm for an advanced sourdough workshop. Instructor Mikailah Grover will break down dough development, stretch-and-fold techniques, fermentation timing, and how to troubleshoot when your bread has… commitment issues?!

🗺️ A Map of Her Own @ The Covington House | 12PM (FREE)
Join the Clark County Historical Museum at the charming Covington House for a free author talk with Dede Montgomery. Her novel A Map of Her Own weaves between modern-day Astoria and early 1900s Camas, and this talk dives into the real-life roots behind it all. It’s like time travel with better seating!

🎷 Evening of Jazz @ AC Hotel | 6PM ($150)
This year’s Evening of Jazz brings together powerhouse performers including vocalist Halie Loren, pianist John C. O'Leary III, percussionist Charlie Doggett, and bassist Rob Kohler for a night that’s sure to strike all the right notes.

🎭 The Rocky Horror Muppet Show @ Kiggins Theater | 9PM ($15)
It’s time to do the Time Warp…with felt?! The Rocky Horror Muppet Show is taking over the Kiggins Theatre for a chaotic, campy mashup of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and your favorite Muppet-style mayhem.