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Vancouver Police Arrest Wanted Subject with Multiple Warrants

October 15, 2025

On October 14, just before 12:30 p.m., Vancouver Police Department (VPD) officers responded to a report of a wanted subject in the area of NE 88th St and 55th Ave. Officers identified the subject, who had multiple active felony warrants across several states, in a vehicle in the...

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City selects contractor for Bridge Shelter

October 14, 2025

On Monday, Oct. 13 Vancouver City Council approved a $9.38 million contract with Tapani, Inc. to construct a Bridge Shelter at 5313 N.E. 94th Ave., marking another major milestone in the community’s effort to expand shelter and supportive services to address Vancouver’s homelessness emergency. Construction is expected to...

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City Manager update: October 2025

October 13, 2025

October marks one full year since I stepped into the role of City Manager. During the past twelve months, I have had the good fortune to meet and talk with residents, business owners, students, regional leaders, neighborhood associations, and more. These conversations have helped to shape my understanding...
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Vancouver Connects

Catch the latest news and events from City Hall in our October newsletter.

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New pickleball courts and inclusive playground at Oakbrook Community Park

On Sept. 20, we celebrated the grand opening of Oakbrook Community Park, featuring a wetlands-themed inclusive playground, the first dedicated pickleball courts in a City park, a Portland Loo restroom, a nature play area, new sidewalks and ADA parking, nearly 50 new trees, habitat-friendly landscaping and more.

Upcoming Events

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Public Works

Marine Park Beach Cleanup

October 18, 2025

Join the Water Resources Education Center to help remove plastic, styrofoam, and litter from the beaches and prevent it from entering and polluting the Columbia River. All tools will be…
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Events

Volunteer – Día de Muertos

October 18, 2025

Volunteer shifts have now re-opened for community support please RSVP here. Día de Muertos will return this October with beautiful luminarias, traditional Mexican dancing, live music, guest artists, catrinas and…
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Events

Día de Muertos

October 18, 2025

Experience beautiful luminarias, traditional Mexican dancing, live music, guest artists, catrinas and activities for all ages at this annual Día de Muertos celebration. Community members are invited to honor the…
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Upcoming Meetings

Pre-Application Conference

Thu, Oct 16, 2025
9:00 am - 10:00 AM

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City Center Redevelopment Authority Meeting

Thu, Oct 16, 2025
12:30 pm - 2:30 PM

City Hall, Council Chambers

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Lodging Tax Advisory Committee – Special Meeting

Fri, Oct 17, 2025
11:00 am - 2:00 PM

City Hall, Aspen Room

Add to Calendar October 17, 2025 11:00 am October 17, 2025 2:00 pm UTC Lodging Tax Advisory Committee – Special Meeting View meeting agenda and minutes City Hall, Aspen Room

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City Council Workshop

Mon, Oct 20, 2025
4:45 pm - 6:00 PM

City Hall

Add to Calendar October 20, 2025 4:45 pm October 20, 2025 6:00 pm UTC City Council Workshop View all Council agendas and minutes. City Hall

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