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City Manager update: October 2026
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City Fire Marshal lifts recreational burn ban
Due to cooler and rainier conditions, the Vancouver Fire Department will lift its recreational burn ban on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. All outdoor burning of things like brush/vegetation and garbage is still prohibited within city limits and violators may be subject to a citation/fine. The burn ban originally took effect on June 17 due to…
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City fulfills its promise as its largest infrastructure project comes to a close
Main Street ready to shine ahead of schedule The City’s Main Street reconstruction project, spanning the heart of downtown Vancouver from 5th to 15th, is complete ahead of the original spring 2027 completion schedule. Community members are invited to celebrate Main Street’s reopening with the City and Vancouver’s Downtown Association from 5 to 8 p.m.…
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Old Apple Tree Festival celebrates 200 years of the Pacific Northwest’s oldest apple tree
The annual Old Apple Tree Festival returns Saturday, Oct. 3, at Old Apple Tree Park, 112 S.E. Columbia Way, in the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features live music, hands-on activities, cider pressing, food and crafts for sale, and more. The 2026 celebration marks…
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Homicide Suspect Arrested
On September 8, 2026, Vancouver Police were notified that homicide suspect Maai E. Hinton had surrendered to police in Tacoma Washington and was currently in the Pierce County Jail. Hinton was wanted for the homicide of Guerlin Caetano, who was shot in Vancouver on April 18, 2026, while sitting in his vehicle in a parking…
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City Manager update: September
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Vancouver Police Investigate Arson
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Vancouver Police investigate shooting
On August 30, 2026, at around 5:34 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 6100 block of NE 77th Avenue for the report of a disturbance with a weapon. Callers reported a male with a gun went inside a residence and multiple gunshots were heard. When officers arrived, they located two adult males inside the residence…
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Passion meets purpose: Apply to join a City Board or Commission
The City will accept applications for openings on 13 Boards and Commissions through Sept. 30. “Boards and Commissions give our community a direct voice in shaping the policies that impact Vancouver’s livability, health, safety and future,” said Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle. “You don’t need a long resume or political experience, just a passion for this city and a desire to help shape…
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Vancouver Police Investigate Fatality Collision
On August 19, 2026, at around 7:45 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to S. Andresen Rd./MacArthur Blvd. for the report of a collision involving a pickup truck that hit a pedestrian who was in motorized wheelchair. The driver (55 years old) was traveling westbound on MacArthur, had stopped at the stop sign and was proceeding through…
