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Vancouver celebrates America’s 250th birthday with free daylong festival at Fort Vancouver
The City of Vancouver, The Historic Trust and the National Park Service invite the community to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a full day of free family-friendly festivities at the historic Fort Vancouver Parade Grounds on Friday, July 3. Vancouver Celebrates America 250 will transform the Fort Vancouver Parade Grounds into a community gathering featuring live entertainment,…
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting
On June 18, 2026, at around 9:00 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the area of 2400 Rossiter Lane/Evergreen Park for the report that multiple gunshots were heard and witnesses reported seeing several people running away from the area. When officers arrived, they located multiple shell casings near the playground area and several residents of a…
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City launched $2.4M small business loan program in partnership with Business Impact NW
The City has launched a new citywide $2.4 million Revolving Loan Fund designed to expand access to capital for small businesses. Business Impact NW has committed $1.2 million in matching funds. The Fourth Plain investment area will receive $1.2 million in dedicated funding. The Revolving Loan Fund is part of the City’s recently adopted Five-Year…
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City seeks volunteer to serve on Parking Advisory Committee
The City is seeking applicants to fill one mid-term position opening on the Parking Advisory Committee. Applications are due by Tuesday, Jul. 15. The Parking Advisory Committee advises the City on parking policy and program implementation. Membership eligibility and requirements: For full board details, including term information and meeting times, visit http://www.cityofvancouver.us/boards. How to apply: Visit www.cityofvancouver.us/boards to apply online. For questions or to request the application…
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City of Vancouver issues temporary ban on all recreational burning
Vancouver Fire Marshal Heidi Scarpelli is issuing a total ban on recreational burning within Vancouver city limits beginning at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, June 17. The ban is being implemented due to very dry conditions, low fuel moisture, and ongoing hot weather, all of which increase the likelihood that fires will start easily and spread quickly. Fire danger in the…
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City Council to host community forum on climate June 22
City Council will hold its next council community forum from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 22, at the Vancouver Arts Hub, 1007 East Mill Plain Boulevard. The forum will focus on how our community is leading the way in environmental sustainability. Feedback gathered during the event will help inform the City’s Climate Action…
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Vancouver Police Investigate Homicide
On June 15, 2026, at around 12:37 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 3500 block of Creston Avenue for the report of gunshots heard. Callers to 9-1-1 also reported that there was a group of 25-30 teens in the street and that someone was performing CPR on someone lying in the road. Officers located a…
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting
On June 13, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to 3500 E Fourth Plain Blvd/Evergreen Park. Callers to 9-1-1 reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing several subjects fleeing the park on foot. Officers located multiple shell casings in the area and a 16-year-old male with a non-life-threatening injury, who was transported to the…
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Vancouver Police release critical incident video
On May 26, 2026, the Vancouver Police Department was involved in a shooting, during a response to an in-progress residential burglary in the 10900 block of NE 48th Street. One Vancouver Police Officer discharged their firearm. Two Vancouver Police Officers witnessed the incident. The involved officer was placed on Critical Incident Leave, per standard protocol.…
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City announces appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer
After a national search, the City has selected Katie Shifley to serve as its next Chief Financial Officer. She will join Vancouver from Multnomah County Library, where she currently serves as Finance and Facilities Director for Oregon’s largest library system. “Katie brings more than a decade of leadership experience in regional and local government finance,” said…
