Category: City News

The City of Vancouver is now seeking applicants to fill ​three​ ​full-term​ openings on its ​Building and Fire Code Commission​ (BFCC). Applications are due by Friday, May 2.  ​​The BFCC is a volunteer group that advises the Vancouver City Council on building and fire code updates or new rules.   ​The BFCC:   ​ ​Membership eligibility…

Media advisory What The City of Vancouver is hosting a public dedication of “Revealed,” a new sculpture by artist Randy Walker, commissioned to honor the legacy of the Hidden Brick Company.“Revealed” is a dynamic artwork that invites visitors to engage with the history of Clark County through steel bricks etched with words that uncover the region’s past. During…

Vancouver’s recognition of Arbor Month in April will include an Arbor Day celebration and tree planting at the Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum, a presentation of the Gordon and Sylvia MacWilliams Evergreen Award, a display at Cascade Park Community Library and pop-up arboretums at Arnada Park and Clearmeadows Park. Vancouver is being honored as Tree City…

Vancouver, Wash. –  During Monday’s State of the City address, Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle invited the public to participate in a design competition to create a new city flag for Vancouver. “This is an opportunity for the public to help shape the identity of our community and be a part of Vancouver’s history,” said Mayor Anne…

The City of Vancouver’s annual State of the City event took place March 24 at the Firstenburg Community Center. Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle‘s speech highlighted the progress the City and community have made together on key issues – community safety, homelessness, affordable housing and economic opportunity – and how the community’s voice continues to power decisions…

On March 12, the Vancouver Fire Department (VFD) celebrated the extraordinary contributions of Vancouver firefighters, City employees, public safety partners and community members at its 2025 Vancouver Fire Awards Ceremony. “Our dedicated first responders serve our community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, often placing themselves at great risk to do so,” said…

City of Vancouver Volunteer and Urban Forestry programs added seven trees to the Volunteer Grove at Centerpointe Park (N.E. Fourth Plain Boulevard at Pacific Way) to recognize civically minded community members who dedicate their time to the city. Now in its eighth year, the Volunteer Grove tree planting was held on March 8, with an…

City of Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and the Vancouver City Council will host the 2025 State of the City and Council Community Forum at 6 p.m. Monday, March 24. Mayor McEnerny-Ogle’s address will highlight the progress we’ve made together on key issues – community safety, homelessness, affordable housing and economic opportunity – and how the…