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City opens Lodging Tax Grant application for 2026 tourism and cultural events, festivals and programs
The City’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will accept grant applications for 2026 tourism-related projects and events from Aug. 1 to Sept. 19. Grants are available for local events and festivals, tourism promotion and marketing programs, or capital improvement projects that increase overnight and day-visit tourism. Lodging Tax Grants are funded through a four percent lodging…
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting
On July 23, 2025, at around 6:15 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 13600 block of NE 22nd Street. A man reported that an unknown male had broken into his home through a window carrying a shotgun and attacked him. The victim was able to flee from his residence to his neighbor’s house. He suffered…
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Vancouver Police Arrest Sex Offender for Rape of Teen
On July 11, 2025, Vancouver Police responded to an area hospital for the report that a 12-year-old had been provided alcohol by an adult male who then had sexual relations with her. Investigators learned the male was 24-year-old Suliaman Abdul-Hadi, who is a level 3 sex offender who is on GPS monitoring and restricted from…
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City and County funding agreement advances Bridge Shelter project
This week, the Vancouver City Council and the Clark County Council both voted to authorize signing of an interlocal agreement that will allocate $2.1 million to the City’s project to provide shelter and services to residents experiencing homelessness at the Bridge Shelter, which will open in 2026 at 5313 N.E. 94th Ave. “This agreement reflects…
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Vancouver’s Rental Registration Program to improve quality, safety of rental housing
At Monday’s regular Council Meeting, City Council adopted the Rental Registration Program ordinance to improve the quality and safety of rental housing in Vancouver. “The program offers wide-ranging benefits for the entire community. Tenants will gain safer, more habitable homes, with clearer channels for repairs and relocation assistance when needed. Landlords will have better access…
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting
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City Council supports the Modified Locally Preferred Alternative for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
On Monday, July 11, 2022, Vancouver City Council unanimously approved a resolution stating the City’s support for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s (IBRP) recommendation for a Modified Locally Preferred Alternative (MLPA). The MLPA aligns with goals identified in the City’s Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Plan, Transportation System Plan and Vancouver City Center Vision. “City Council’s vote to support…
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City Manager update: July 2025
Partnerships fuel progress on Bridge Shelter Addressing homelessness remains one of the City’s most urgent priorities, and opening a Bridge Shelter is a key step forward. When complete, it will offer up to 120 beds and provide critical services like case management, housing assistance and options for medication-assisted treatment support that will help people transition…
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Marshall Community Center celebrates 60 years of health, connection and creativity
Marshall Community Center (1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd.) will turn 60 on Wednesday, July 2, and everyone is invited to join in a celebration of memories, milestones and community spirit. The free, drop-in celebration will include activities, treats and a look back at the center’s history of service to Vancouver residents of all ages and abilities.…
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Vancouver Police investigate death of two people
On June 25, 2025, at around 3:00 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to a parking lot near Vancouver Lake (8600 block of NW Erwin O Riger Memorial Hwy). A caller to 9-1-1 requested an ambulance and said he and his friend were going to commit suicide. Officers located two deceased males, each with a gunshot wound(s).…
