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New affordable housing project honors native community, begins transformation of Waterfront Gateway
Vancouver, Wash. – City leaders, community leaders, and development partners will gather from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Aug. 27, for the ceremonial groundbreaking of a new affordable housing community. The event marks the first construction milestone in the City’s efforts to develop Waterfront Gateway and continues the City’s commitment to creating affordable housing…
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City Manager update: August 2025
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Multi-Vehicle Collision Investigation
On August 6, 2025, at around 5:15 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to a multi-vehicle collision at SE Mill Plain Blvd. / SE 160th Avenue. Callers reported a male driving a tow truck ran through a red light striking multiple vehicles. Approximately ten people were injured, at least two with serious injuries, including one person who…
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Vancouver Police investigate fatal traffic collision
On August 5, 2025, at around 8:40 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to NE 49th Street/NE 127th Avenue for a traffic collision involving a bicyclist who had been hit by a vehicle. When officers arrived, they located the bicyclist lying in the roadway and citizens performing CPR on the man. Emergency medical personnel arrived and transported…
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City Council approves resolution to place police services levy, Proposition 5 on November ballot
Vancouver, Wash. – On Aug. 4, the Vancouver City Council unanimously approved a resolution to place Proposition 5, a levy to fund police services, on the Nov. 4 General Election ballot. “Vancouver’s population continues to grow, and so does the need for police services,” said Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle. “We have the second lowest-staffed police department…
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Grand opening celebration for new playground at Fruit Valley Park on Aug. 16
The City will celebrate the grand opening of the Elizabeth Austin Playground at Fruit Valley Park (3200 Fruit Valley Rd.) at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, marking the debut of a fully-inclusive play space built in honor of community leader, educator and mother, Elizabeth Austin. Made possible by a $1.2 million gift from the…
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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…
