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City posts draft recommendations for the “Downtown Access, Mobility and Parking Plan: Focusing on People”
The City of Vancouver has released draft recommendations and actions for the “Downtown Access, Mobility, and Parking Plan – Focusing on People.” This plan outlines a series of planned actions to enhance downtown access and mobility, and manage parking from 2025 through 2030. Examples of proposed actions include repurposing private parking options for public use…
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Vancouver Police Investigate Fatality
On this date at approximately 0425 hours Vancouver Police responded to a collision at the intersection of SE 117th Ave/Mill Plain Blvd. A male pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle. The male was transported to a local hospital and did not survive his injuries. The driver stayed on scene and is cooperative. There is no…
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Vancouver voters reject Proposition 4, Police Services Levy
While election results have not been certified, preliminary results from last week’s election show that Vancouver voters have rejected Proposition 4, the Police Services Levy. “While we are disappointed that Proposition 4 did not pass, we understand that public safety continues to be a priority for our community,” said Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle. “We remain committed to…
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City launches 10th annual Korey’s Joy Drive
The City of Vancouver invites the community to support the 10th annual Korey’s Joy Drive by donating toys and warm clothing for neighbors in need starting Wednesday, Nov. 13. Korey’s Joy Drive honors the memory of Korey Cochran, a City employee who passed away from brain cancer in 2017. He received the rare cancer diagnosis…
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Vancouver Police conduct death investigation (Update 1)
*** Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department are investigating this as a homicide. The child that was located inside the vehicle is safe and is being cared for by family members. Anyone with information related to this case is asked to call the Vancouver Police Department tip line at (360) 487-7399. Nothing further is being…
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Vancouver Police Planning for election week
In anticipation of gatherings of people who may wish to exercise their First Amendment rights surrounding the election, the Vancouver Police Department is preparing safety plans and coordinating with other City departments and local partners to increase safety and provide information related to lawful, peaceful assembly. “The City has a long history of supporting the…
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Vancouver Police arrest suspect in shooting at shopping mall
Update 11/3 – The suspect was taken into custody at approximately 6:17 p.m. at 13906 SE 18th Circle. He was subsequently interviewed by detectives and then booked into jail at approximately 8:49 p.m. On November 2, 2024, Vancouver Police arrested the suspect in the shooting at the Vancouver Mall on October 31st. Travis L. Ward,…
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Vancouver Police conduct death investigation
This morning at around 4:25 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 300 block of N. Blandford Drive for the report of a deceased woman in a car. When officers arrived, they located a female inside the car deceased, and a small child inside the car that did not appear to be physically injured. The Vancouver…
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Vancouver Police continue investigation into shooting at shopping mall
Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Major Crime Unit are continuing the investigation into the shooting that occurred at the Vancouver Mall yesterday evening. The two victims who were injured were both adult males, 30 and 40 years of age. Both suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were treated and released from the hospital. There have been…
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Statement from Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and Vancouver City Council
Last night should have been an evening of Halloween fun at Vancouver Mall. Instead, it turned to fear as reports of shots being fired spread. We want to assure you that the safety and well-being of our community is our top priority. The Vancouver Police Department, Fire Department, and other law enforcement partners responded swiftly.…
