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Vancouver Police investigate Murder-Suicide
On October 13, 2026, at around 10:45 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to an apartment complex in the 2600 block of NE Neals Lane for a welfare check. A family member reported that her sister lived there with her boyfriend, that she had missed work that day, and family members had not heard from her. Friends…
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New Inspire Vancouver Field Trip Fund opens doors to cultural experiences for students
Inspire Vancouver, the City of Vancouver’s Cultural Access Program, has launched its new Field Trip Fund for the 2026-27 school year. The program brings dedicated funding to expand field trip access for students of all grade levels in public schools across Vancouver. The new funding will help more students experience arts, culture, heritage, and science…
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting
On October 13, 2026, at around 9:20 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center for the report that a male with a gunshot wound had just been dropped off by a friend. Security personnel at the hospital were able to gather some basic information from the friend who left the hospital prior to…
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Vancouver Police invstigate kidnapping
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Vancouver Police Investigate Fatal Collision
Update 10/7: Vancouver Police were notified that the pedestrian who was critically injured has died. The charge of Vehicular Assault will be updated to Vehicular Homicide. The Traffic Unit investigation is continuing and there are no further updates at this time. On October 5, 2026, at around 9:45 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to NE Andresen…
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City Manager submits recommended 2027/28 biennial budget to Vancouver City Council
Today, City Manager Lon Pluckhahn submitted the recommended 2027/28 biennial budget to the City Council per the Revised Code of Washington (RCW Chapter 35.34). “This recommended budget reflects the City’s commitment to responsible management of public resources while making progress on Council and community priorities,” said Lon Pluckhahn. “With state law limiting property tax revenue…
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City Manager update: October 2026
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City Fire Marshal lifts recreational burn ban
Due to cooler and rainier conditions, the Vancouver Fire Department will lift its recreational burn ban on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. All outdoor burning of things like brush/vegetation and garbage is still prohibited within city limits and violators may be subject to a citation/fine. The burn ban originally took effect on June 17 due to…
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City fulfills its promise as its largest infrastructure project comes to a close
Main Street ready to shine ahead of schedule The City’s Main Street reconstruction project, spanning the heart of downtown Vancouver from 5th to 15th, is complete ahead of the original spring 2027 completion schedule. Community members are invited to celebrate Main Street’s reopening with the City and Vancouver’s Downtown Association from 5 to 8 p.m.…
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Old Apple Tree Festival celebrates 200 years of the Pacific Northwest’s oldest apple tree
The annual Old Apple Tree Festival returns Saturday, Oct. 3, at Old Apple Tree Park, 112 S.E. Columbia Way, in the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features live music, hands-on activities, cider pressing, food and crafts for sale, and more. The 2026 celebration marks…
