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Vancouver reaffirms its commitment to tracking procedures along with the release of State Audit
We appreciate the Office of the Washington State Auditor’s help identifying opportunities for improvement in our internal controls within Vancouver’s Police Department (VPD). We take these findings and the public’s trust in us to monitor, track and safeguard the essential work tools we use to keep the community safe seriously. As part of the state’s…
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Vancouver Police investigate single-vehicle crash
The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred yesterday morning at approximately 8:30 a.m., in the area of Burton Rd./NE 109th Avenue. The driver of a Ford F-150 truck was heading westbound on Burton Rd., drove off the roadway, through chain link fencing and up an embankment toward I-205. The…
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Vancouver Police release critical incident video
On September 27, 2024, Vancouver Police, as part of the SW Washington Regional SWAT team, responded to assist the Clark County Sheriff’s Office with an incident in the 5400 block of NE 71st Street. One Vancouver Police SWAT Officer discharged their firearm during the incident. That officer was placed on Critical Incident Leave, per standard…
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Vancouver Police respond to suspicious device near ballot drop box
This morning at just before 4:00 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to 13th and Esther Street for the report of a possible arson. A caller reported seeing smoke near the ballot drop box located on Esther Street. Police and Fire personnel located a suspicious device nearby. The Metro Explosive Disposal Unit responded and safely removed the device…
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Vancouver Police investigate fatality collision
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City Manager Update: October 2024
Last February, City Manager Eric Holmes announced his pending retirement, effective Oct. 11, after 17 years with the City – 14 of those years in his current position. Following a nationwide search that included input from the community and City employees, Vancouver Deputy City Manager Lon Pluckhahn was chosen to be Holmes’ successor. Pluckhahn, who…
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City accepting applications for up to $1.8 million in affordable housing, community development grants
The City of Vancouver is now accepting applications for the 2025 Economic Prosperity and Housing grant funding cycle. The City anticipates making approximately $1.8 million available from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs, including HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) for eligible housing projects. These funds are available solely for…
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City offers free business advising
The City of Vancouver and select partner agencies are offering Vancouver business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to receive free and confidential business advice from a certified business advisor. The one-hour appointments will be available this fall at the following dates and locations: These sessions are made possible through a partnership with the Small…
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City Manager submits recommended 2025/26 biennial budget to Vancouver City Council
Today, City Manager Eric Holmes submitted his recommended 2025/26 biennial budget to the City Council. “With this recommended budget, we have largely been able to minimize the impact on City services,” said City Manager Eric Holmes. “Through targeted reductions, cost reallocations, and the addition of new revenues, the budget largely maintains our capacity to…
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Vancouver Police arrest man for incidents at Clark College
On September 26th at approximately 1:10 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to Clark College (1933 Fort Vancouver Way) and met with Clark College Security personnel who reported that at approximately 7:00 a.m. a 17-year-old student reported to them an unknown male followed her after she got off the bus, asked her questions about her age and made…
