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National search yields a new deputy city manager for Vancouver
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…
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City Manager update: June 2025
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…
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Vancouver Arts & Music Festival wins best in state
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…
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City to host free music, movies and more this summer in Vancouver
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…
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City launching streamlined ePermit system to improve customer experience and accessibility
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…
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Vancouver Police investigate shooting
Today at around 12:10 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to 4100 Plomondon Street for reports of a drive-by shooting in the parking lot near the Jim Parsley Center. The investigation indicated that an altercation occurred between several individuals in the parking lot, with an unknown male shooting several rounds from a vehicle before driving off. There…
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City Council adopts new Economic Development Strategy
On Monday, April 21, Vancouver City Council adopted the City’s first-ever, Five-Year Economic Development Strategy. In alignment with the City’s core values of sustainability and resiliency, and livability, the inclusive strategy is designed to help support economic growth and address growing disparities within the community, and is organized around four primary goals: “It’s important to…
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City to host 192nd improvement project open house
The City of Vancouver invites community members to the first open house to learn about proposed improvements to 192nd Avenue between Northeast 18th Street and Southeast 1st Street, one of east Vancouver’s busiest and most important corridors. The event will be held at Union High School, 6201 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., from 4 to 6 p.m. on…
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Public Works Week: Celebrating the champions that keep the City running
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City Council approves $11.15 million to help create or preserve 330 affordable rental homes
The City of Vancouver has awarded $11.15 million from its Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) to help create or preserve 330 affordable rental homes with a focus on seniors, people with disabilities and individuals exiting homelessness. City Council approved a resolution adopting the AHF award recommendations during their Monday, May 12 meeting. “This funding underscores our…
