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Vancouver Arts & Music Festival announces open call for juried art exhibit
The Vancouver Arts and Music Festival is accepting submissions for visual artists to participate in a juried art exhibit Aug. 1-3 as part of the festival programming. There is a $30 application fee for up to three entries; the deadline to apply is Saturday, June 7. Artists from all disciplines and backgrounds are invited to…
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City Manager Update: February 2025
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City offices are on delayed opening Feb. 5
On Wednesday, Feb. 5, all City of Vancouver municipal offices/facilities will delay opening due to anticipated inclement weather per The National Weather Service’s winter weather advisory for tomorrow. Buildings will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for in-person services. The City will be open to the public online or by phone at 8 a.m.…
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting At Park
On January 29, 2025, at around 4:24 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to Jaggy Road Park (4500 block of NE 72nd Avenue) for the report of a shooting. Officers located a 21-year-old male deceased at the park. Within minutes of police arrival, officers located and detained a male in the area who matched the suspect description.…
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting
On January 26 at around 3:00 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 3100 block of Littler Way for the report of gun shots heard but the caller did not report seeing anything. An officer arrived but did not observe any obvious damage to property or any victims. At approximately 10:40 a.m., a resident in the…
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Vancouver Police Investigate Collision Involving Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle
Last night at around 7:15 p.m., a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the area of SE 117th Ave/SE Mill Plain Blvd. The driver was traveling eastbound on SE Mill Plain Blvd. in the lane closest to the divider, when he struck a pedestrian who was crossing mid-block approximately 10 feet from the nearest, designated…
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Vancouver Police Recruiting For Next Neighbors On Watch Academy #25
The Vancouver Police Department is currently accepting applications for our next Neighbors On Watch (NOW) academy which runs April 17-May 22. Department NOW volunteers are an integral part of VPD’s mission of making Vancouver the safest urban city in Washington. During the 6-week academy, participants will meet once per week and will learn a variety…
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Residents encouraged to apply for traffic calming measures on Vancouver roads
Community members are invited to submit traffic concerns and champion project locations for possible selection through the 2025 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program to help slow traffic and increase street safety in local neighborhoods. The program will award approximately $300,000 for traffic calming projects this year. Community members interested in pursuing a traffic calming project for…
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Vancouver USA Arts and Music Festival announces call for vendors and performers
Artists, creative makers and performers are invited to participate in the Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival, July 31 – Aug. 3 in Vancouver, Washington. Applications are now open for community stage performers and vendor booths for visual artists and creative makers. Artists of all genres and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Vancouver Symphony Orchestra…
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Vancouver Police Arrest Bank Robbery Suspect
On December 21, 2024, Vancouver Police responded to a bank robbery at the Bank of America at 1145 SE 164th Ave. During the robbery, a male entered the bank, presented a note and implied that he had a firearm. The suspect fled the bank and was not located by police. Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes…
