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City selects contractor for Bridge Shelter
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 begin this November. “Selecting a contractor is…
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City Manager update: October 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 of the community’s priorities, concerns, and aspirations.…
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Free residential fall leaf disposal coupons
As colorful leaves begin to fall, the City encourages residents to keep them out of streets and landfills. Proper disposal is important, as fallen leaves can clog storm drains and cause standing water on roadways, creating hazardous conditions for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Large piles of heavy, wet leaves are hard for street sweepers to…
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Applications open for 2026 CDBG, HOME and HOME-ARP funds
The City is now accepting applications for its 2026 Economic Prosperity and Housing funding cycle. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) anticipates making approximately $1.9 million in federal funds available locally. These include Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds. The City expects to…
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Vancouver City Council refers ethics complaint against Councilor Harless to Hearings Officer
As part of their regular Oct. 6 meeting, the Vancouver City Council considered a complaint against Councilor Kim Harless under City Council Policy 100-36, which outlines the code of ethics that Councilmembers follow while serving on City Council. After hearing a report from the City Attorney, Councilor Harless provided comments before recusing herself while the…
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Recreational burn ban lifted
Due to cooler and rainier conditions, the Vancouver Fire Department will lift its recreational burn ban on Wednesday, Oct. 1. 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 13 due to dry…
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Vancouver sets the stage for $7 million annual investment in arts, culture, heritage and science
The Vancouver City Council has approved a resolution adopting the Cultural Access Plan Policy, which will guide the City’s new Cultural Access Program. Beginning in 2026, the program will distribute an estimated $7 million annually in grants to expand community access to arts, culture, heritage, and science. To be eligible, applicants must be nonprofits focused…
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Six designs advance in Vancouver flag design competition
The City announced the six finalist designs in its city flag design competition. The designs were selected from 138 public submissions and reflect a wide range of creative interpretations of Vancouver’s identity. “The creativity and thoughtfulness in all the flags were inspiring and narrowing the 138 entries down to six finalists was a challenge,” said…
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Vancouver Police Investigate Fatality Collision
Update 9/19: This evening, Vancouver Police were notified that the child involved in this incident has died. No further updates are anticipated. Update 9/18: The Vancouver Police Department released misinformation last night regarding the death of the child involved in this incident. There was miscommunication on behalf of officers and responders at the scene who…
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Quarterly Community Forum on Sept. 29
City Council will hold its next Council Community Forum from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, at Educational Service District 112, 2500 N.E. 65th Avenue. Community forums are held quarterly at locations across Vancouver. All community members are invited to attend and share their questions, concerns, and ideas directly with the City Council…
