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Vancouver Police investigate drive-by shooting
Vancouver Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred last night around 11:20 p.m. Callers reported that they heard multiple shots in the area of W 31st Street/Fruit Valley Road and also at a location in the 1900 block of W 31st Street. In total officers recovered approximately 55 shell casings. Multiple vehicles were struck by gunfire…
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City Manager Update: August 2024
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Vancouver Police investigate suspicious devices near waterfront
This morning at around 10:45 a.m., an individual called 9-1-1 to report that while they were walking in the area of Phil Arnold Way/Columbia Street when an unknown male passed by, pointed out 3 pipe-shaped items and said they were pipe bombs. The male left the area and was last seen heading northbound on Columbia…
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City Council to appoint Vancouver’s next City Manager
After conducting a national search that included input from the community and employees, the Vancouver City Council will vote to appoint Lon Pluckhahn as Vancouver’s next City Manager on Monday, Aug 12. This appointment is effective at 5:01 p.m. on Oct. 11. “With his extensive experience in city administration and a proven track record of…
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City seeks applicants for position on City Center Redevelopment Authority
The City of Vancouver is seeking applicants with real estate, construction or economic development backgrounds who are interested in supporting the growth and success of downtown Vancouver, to fill one mid-term vacancy on its City Center Redevelopment Authority (CCRA) board. Applications must be submitted by Monday, Sept. 9. The CCRA board is responsible for overseeing…
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Watch live, local election results on CVTV
Clark/Vancouver Television (CVTV) will provide the only live television coverage of local primary election results in Clark County starting at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6. Viewers can tune in to Comcast channel 23 for up-to-the-minute Clark County election results, analysis and commentary. Live streaming CVTV election coverage will also be available to viewers online at…
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Vancouver Police investigating shooting
Update: Based on the investigation at this time, there is no threat to the general public. The Vancouver Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 4300 block of Plomondon Street that occurred at approximately 8:20 this morning. A caller reported seeing a male in the parking lot with a gun and then hearing gunshots.…
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Vancouver Police Chief Jeff Mori announces forthcoming retirement
Police Chief Jeff Mori will be retiring from his position with the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) effective Oct. 11. Mori, sworn in as VPD’s chief in June 2022, will be departing after more than five years with the department and more than 31 years working in law enforcement. His reasons for retiring are personal, including…
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Finalists for Vancouver City Manager position named
Vancouver, Wash. – Three candidates have been selected as finalists to interview for the City of Vancouver’s City Manager position. The finalists were chosen following a national search, community input, and preliminary screening interviews. In alphabetical order, the candidates are: Candidate bio summaries can be found at Recruiting Vancouver’s Next City Manager. “After an extensive…
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City seeks community members to serve on Pro and Con Committees for November ballot measures
On Nov. 5, Vancouver voters will consider six measures referred to the ballot by City Council. One measure, Proposition 4, is a levy to fund increased police services. The other five measures ask voters to approve or reject proposed amendments to the City Charter, a process that’s required every five years. As part of the…
