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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…
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Community and Neighborhood Grants Program awards $3,500 to seven community groups
The City’s Community and Neighborhood Grants Program has awarded its next round of awards to support seven community groups. A total of $3,500 will support a diverse range of projects that help build community connections, foster a sense of belonging and inspire neighborhood pride for residents of all ages, including: “This round of grants will…
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City Hall customer service desk temporary closure
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City opens redesigned grant application process for tourism and cultural enrichment projects
The City’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) will accept grant applications for tourism and cultural enrichment projects from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30. Successful applicants will receive funding for use in the 2025 calendar year. These grants are available for event/festival organizers, tourism promotion organizations, and one-time tourism program and tourism facilities projects. The LTAC…
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First developers selected for Vancouver’s Heights District Plan
On Monday, Aug. 26, City staff and the Heights Community Investment Committee (HCIC) presented their recommendations for development teams to City Council for the first three City-owned development sites in the Heights District, located at Mill Plain Boulevard and Devine Road, identified as Sites B, C and P. The development teams were selected from a…
