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City Council votes to oppose four statewide initiatives
On Monday, Sept. 16, the Vancouver City Council accepted public testimony and took collective action to express opposition to four statewide initiatives on the ballot for the Nov. 5 General Election. Measure No. 2066 concerns regulating energy services, including natural gas and electrification, and if passed, would repeal or prohibit certain laws and regulations that…
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City releases 2023 Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Steady progress on municipal emissions, but significant community-wide reductions still needed The City of Vancouver has released its 2023 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, measuring both the total carbon emissions generated by municipal City operations/processes and citywide. The inventory measures the City’s progress toward meeting its goal to achieve carbon neutrality by both municipal operations and the…
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Vancouver Police officer involved in shooting during SWAT callout
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. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office released details regarding that incident in a previous communication. Throughout the incident, the suspect was actively shooting…
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City Council Proclaims “Week Without Driving” to highlight importance of mobility access
On Monday, Sept. 16, the Vancouver City Council officially proclaimed the week of Sept. 30 – Oct. 6 as “Week Without Driving” (WWD) to raise awareness about the importance of mobility access in the region. The proclamation is part of the Fourth Annual WWD challenge that was first launched in Washington state in 2021 by…
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Vancouver begins recruitment for next police chief
Vancouver, Wash. – Today, the City of Vancouver opened the recruitment process to hire Vancouver’s next police chief. “Policing in Vancouver continues to experience change and community safety remains top of mind for many in the community. By conducting an internal recruitment, we are prioritizing continuity, deep institutional knowledge and proven commitment to our community,”…
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City awarded $10 million low-interest loan from Washington State Department of Commerce for Water Station 4 PFAS treatment improvements
The City of Vancouver recently was awarded $10 million in a low-interest loan for PFAS mitigation from the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Public Works Board. This funding is an addition to $15 million from the Washington State Department of Health through the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. A portion…
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Vancouver City Council votes to endorse Proposition 4
Vancouver, Wash. – On Monday, Sept. 16, the Vancouver City Council unanimously approved (with one recusal) a resolution expressing support for the Police Services Levy, Proposition 4, which is on the ballot for the Nov. 5 General Election. Read the complete Resolution language. Proposition 4 is a property tax levy lid lift that, if approved…
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Vancouver Police investigate online threat, arrest two armed individuals
Today, the Vancouver Police Department arrested two males who were armed with a firearm outside Mountain View High School. At approximately 12:00 p.m., police received information regarding a social media message a student reported regarding a threat to shoot outside Mountain View High School in an attempt to possibly confront a specific student. There was…
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City Council to host Community Forum on Sept. 23
City Council will hold its next Council Community Forum from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23 at Educational Service District 112, 2500 N.E. 65th Avenue. Community forums are held throughout the year at locations across Vancouver. All community members are invited to attend and share their questions, concerns and ideas directly with the…
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City Manager Update: Sept. 2024
Every couple of years, the City conducts a community survey to listen to your thoughts and feelings about the quality of life and the economy in Vancouver. This year, the hybrid phone survey was conducted over seven days in mid-June. The data we collected is also being used to gauge sentiment around the services we…
