Category: City News

Vancouver City Council unanimously voted on April 7 to become a Bee City USA® affiliate, joining many other cities and campuses across the country united in improving their landscapes for pollinators. City Council’s approval of the affiliation is the result of efforts by the City’s pollinator subcommittee, Vancouver Bee Project and several City teams. “City…

At Monday’s regular Council Meeting, the City Council accepted two grants totaling $2.7 million to strengthen the City’s response to unsheltered homelessness. These new resources will bolster the City’s efforts tied to the declared homelessness emergency, including enhanced outreach for HART and support for capital costs related to the planned Bridge Shelter’s kitchen. Ed and…

On June 9, the Vancouver City Council adopted a resolution to place a proposed amendment to the City Charter on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot.  If approved by the voters, the amendment would add Section 2.19 to the City Charter to allow election by district for some members of the Vancouver City Council.   As…

Due to arid conditions, Vancouver Fire Marshal Heidi Scarpelli is issuing a total ban on recreational burning effective at 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 13, for the City of Vancouver. The recreational burning ban is based on weather conditions, fuel moisture content in vegetation and community fire safety needs. It will remain in effect throughout the summer/fall…

Vancouver, Wash. – After conducting an extensive national search, City Manager Lon Pluckhahn has extended an offer to Jeff Towery to fill the City’s vacant Deputy City Manager position.  This role is one of two Deputy City Manager positions at the City and oversees departments including Economic Prosperity and Housing, Community Development, Parks, Recreation and…

Honoring City values as we celebrate Pride Month and Juneteenth  June is a powerful month of celebration and reflection. It marks both Pride Month—a time to honor the resilience and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community—and Juneteenth, a commemoration of freedom and perseverance for Black Americans.    The City of Vancouver remains committed to our core values…

The Vancouver Arts & Music Festival has received the Spotlight Award for Best Special Event from the Washington Recreation and Parks Association, recognizing the festival’s outstanding contributions to arts access, community building and economic impact.  Launched in 2023 as a collaboration between Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA, the…

Discover the vibrant art, culture and natural beauty of Vancouver without breaking the bank. This summer, Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is offering a full lineup of free, family-friendly events designed to bring the community together and make the most of the sunny season.  Whether you’re dancing at a waterfront concert, enjoying a movie…

The City of Vancouver is making it easier and more convenient for customers to access essential permitting services. Beginning Thursday, June 4, customers using the City’s ePermit system will be redirected to a new, streamlined Online Permit Center designed to improve the overall user experience. The new, all-in-one Online Permit Center will make it easier…