Monika Spykerman

Freedom for all

Vancouver is among hundreds of cities nationwide where “No Kings” protests are planned for Saturday.

From concerts to cars to clay, there’s still time to make plans for Father’s Day on Sunday. Here are several weekend events that the fathers in your life might enjoy — and save room for barbecue!

Perhaps most exciting, the beloved Cruise the Couve is making a comeback on July 19, when wheeled wonders will cruise Vancouver’s Main Street between Mill Plain and Fourth Plain.

The Clark County Parks Foundation organized the first Dozer Day in 2005 on an empty construction site, giving kids a chance to operate big construction rigs with the help of experienced volunteers. Ne

Mount St. Helens’ Johnston Ridge Observatory is slated to reopen to the public in spring 2027, according to a recently re-released timeline detailing the phases of restoration work to state Highway 50

Have you heard the buzz? There’s a new art exhibit this month at Art at the CAVE, a contemporary art gallery in downtown Vancouver. The gallery is showcasing the work of three artists, Clark County residents Sharon Agnor and Kathy Willson and Clackamas, Ore., resident Cindy Geffel. Their engaging, colorful and just plain fun works are on display through May 31, featuring two- and three-dimensional art in a panoply of media designed to get people thinking about pollinators.

Jagged, empty eye sockets stared blankly from the hideous mask. Each cheek sprouted a mass of cotton balls, pompoms, tissue paper, buttons, coffee filters, plastic stars and deconstructed silk flowers. One ear — or where the ear should have been — was pierced with a silver Christmas tree brooch. “Death waits for us all” was scribbled on the forehead while the chin said, rather cryptically, “Don’t expect flowers.”

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is expanding its 152-acre reservation near La Center by about 60 acres.

Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries will celebrate Free Comic Book Day and Star Wars Day (May 4, as in “May the fourth be with you”) in one giant event on Saturday: Library Con, a celebration of fan culture with activities at all local library branches.