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This year, the Fourth of July is special. Celebrating America 250, Clark County has several July 4th events and fireworks displays. Don your red, white and blue, pick an event or two and get ready for some good, old-fashioned family fun! Link in comments.

"Networking, even with all the AI out there – pressing the flesh, sharing a cup of coffee, discussing a topic – really brings people closer," Firmin says. "The business connections and the commerce that's happening right in front of our eyes is fantastic."

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Are you ready to attack the trails? From scenic old-growth forests with rugged terrain and challenging hills, to Seabrook's scenic beaches, the Washington Coast has some incredible biking trails. Social media influencer Lain Van Ogle recently visited the area and has his picks on where your next trip should take you: mountain biking across Grays Harbor. link in comments.

Clark County residents can now easily donate to the NW Furniture Bank at its new location, 14000 SE 6th Street, just off 139th and SE Mill Plain.

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We live in a highly interconnected world. To achieve true success, learning how to work together is essential. On March 27 and 28, 2026, Saint Martin's University held an Entrepreneurship Hackathon where teams of business, computer science, and engineering students tackled real-world challenges. From concept to final pitch, these intrepid groups combined their education and expertise to create innovative solutions.

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Do you have some furniture you need to donate but are struggling to find a place that takes it? Even Goodwill often will not take big pieces anymore. Or maybe you are in need of furniture and can't find anything in good, usable shape. NW Furniture Bank is coming to Vancouver, Wash., to complete this cycle and get your furniture out of your house and into the home of someone in need.

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"Grays Harbor County is a place where the salt of the Pacific meets the cold, clear freshwaters of the Olympic foothills," shares Amy. "It's a region defined by the kind of quiet that makes a person breathe deeper. For anglers — especially those chasing trout — it's a landscape full of small surprises and big rewards, and out here, fishing isn't just a hobby, it's part of the rhythm of living on the coast."
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The upcoming FIFA World Cup runs globally through June and July of 2026. In the Pacific Northwest, we're surrounded by FIFA World Cup matches, hosting six in Seattle and seven in nearby Vancouver, BC. For die-hard fans looking for a summer road trip, there are an additional six in San Francisco and eight in Los Angeles. If you are headed to Olympia to watch FIFA Soccer, plan to make time to visit the Washington coast—we've got lots of things to see and do in Grays Harbor County.

While Visiting Olympia to Watch FIFA World Cup Soccer, Head to the Washington Coast - ClarkCoTalk The upcoming FIFA World Cup runs globally through June and July of 2026. In the Pacific Northwest, we’re surrounded by FIFA World Cup matches, hosting six in Seattle and seven in nearby Vancouver, BC. For die-hard fans looking for a summer road trip, there are an additional six in San Francisco an...

What happens when you build a networking group people actually want to attend? In Lake Oswego, it looks a lot like the West End Business Group.

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One of the best things about Thurston County is our parks! If you are looking for a park near Olympia or Lacey that's great for picnicking, walking and more, check out Tolmie State Park! Tolmie State Park offers clamming, tide pooling, nature trails and even a reef for scuba divers.

State Park Near Olympia-Lacey That’s Great for Picnicking, Walking and More - ClarkCoTalk If you are looking for a park near Olympia or Lacey that’s great for picnicking, walking and more, check out Tolmie State Park! Tolmie State Park offers clamming, tide pooling, nature trails and even a reef for scuba divers.