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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…
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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…
