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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…
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City opens new pickleball courts and inclusive playground at Oakbrook Park on Sept. 20
The City will celebrate the grand reopening of Oakbrook Community Park (3103 N.E. 99th Ave.) on Saturday, Sept. 20, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, pickleball demonstration, free giveaways and light refreshments. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon, beginning with remarks from Mayor McEnerny-Ogle. The improvements mark the completion of Phase 1 of…
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City Manager update: Sept. 2025
September is National Preparedness Month, which means it is a perfect time to plan and take simple steps to prepare for the unexpected. At this point in my career, I have been through half a dozen FEMA-declared emergency events and have experienced what it means when nature has other ideas. My family and I had…
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Groundbreaking in Vancouver’s Waterfront Gateway celebrates partnerships and progress
Nearly 100 people joined City leaders and project partners for a ceremonial groundbreaking of a new affordable housing community. The project, located at 615 W. 6th Street and developed by Colas Development Group (CDG) and Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA), will transform the 0.92-acre site into a six-story 95-unit building. The City invested…
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Vancouver’s Main Street reaches milestone in construction
On Thursday, Aug. 28, the first block of the Main Street Promise construction project will reopen to travelers. Before the barricades are removed, the block between Mill Plain Boulevard and 15th Street will be closed for a celebration from 3 to 5 p.m. marking the milestone. “Main Street is the heart of our downtown and…
