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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).…
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Vancouver Pollinator Festival to celebrate the City becoming a Bee City USA
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…
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City accepts generous grants to assist with its unsheltered homelessness response
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…
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Community members are invited to apply for Pro/Con Committees for upcoming districting ballot measure
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…
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Vancouver fire marshal issues recreational burn ban
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…
